Yet another right, internet access

[Finn_Jarber]

Originally Posted by DC at the Ridge

There has been some discussion of constructing infrastructure which would be government-owned, and thus some discussion of just how involved the government should be in operating that infrastructure. There has also been some discussion of providing internet service free to specific groups of people, sometimes the groups are the disabled, sometimes the groups are unemployed people needing job training. As I said, I think I over-stated the possibility of a government ISP, but I think at this point, as far as the FCC is concerned, all possibilities are on the table. But the FCC is really actively asking for public participation on this.

There is a difference between funding HS access to the disabled and job seekers, and actually running an ISP. The running of ISPs will be done by private companies and the gov will fork out the money for the needy. That's the discussion, not that government will open their own shop to run an ISP.

[DC at the Ridge]

Originally Posted by Finn_Jarber

There is a difference between funding HS access to the disabled and job seekers, and actually running an ISP. The running of ISPs will be done by private companies and the gov will fork out the money for the needy. That's the discussion, not that government will open their own shop to run an ISP.

Then I stand corrected. It seemed to me that the FCC hadn't ruled any possibilities out at this point, and given the numerous municipalities that have stepped into the ISP market, it didn't seem outlandish or even unreasonable as a consideration. But evidently you are more up to speed on this issue.