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    Every home, business and civic institution in America must have access to high-speed Internet. More »

  • Choice

    Consumers must enjoy real competition among Internet providers to achieve lower prices and higher speeds. More »

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    The Internet should continue to create good jobs, spread new ideas be an engine of economic growth. More »

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    Internet users should have the right to freedom of speech and commerce without gatekeepers or discrimination. More »

Posts tagged: Global comparison

Victor W. Pickard's picture

Competition, Consumer Choice, and the Cost of Connectivity

Co-written with Sascha D. Meinrath of the New America Foundation

The Internet is not a luxury, it is a necessity. As a lifeline to crucial resources for millions of American families, businesses, educational institutions, and municipalities, high-speed Internet should no longer be considered a commodity, but rather a critical utility on par with water and electricity.

Principle: Choice Tags: competition, Connectivity, Global comparison