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Adopt a Standard for an Open Home (Video) Gateway Device
On one path is an incredible opportunity:
*to help close the digital divide,
*to create an entire ecosystem of connected TV that allow a freedom of communication that can quickly reach virtually all citizens,
*to create entire new industries... more »
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Catching up with Korea
Korea spent billions of dollars bolstering their broadband infrastructure and it shows. Their internet culture is ubiquitous. People watch TV shows & streaming news on their mobile devices on the subway! We need to catch up.
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Carriers should serve people, then the other way around.
Net neutrality is critical. If the carrier gets to decide what content is appropriate or control the content I receive, then we will have eliminated one of the most significant aspects of the Internet - the ability to connect with any resource, anywhere on the Internet. Broadband must deliver the fastest pipes to the most people, not deliver the people... more »
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Increase focus on more symmetrical connections, i.e. improved upload speeds
Upstream internet speeds in the US are still abysmal. Much focus and discussion has been focused entirely on download speeds.
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Disallow forced services
Likewise, if I wanted to get a phone and pay for data only, and use VoIP for the occasional phone call,... more »
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Modernize the federal Universal Service Program
The National Broadband Plan should include the Federal Communications Commissions' plans to modernize the federal Universal Service Program to support affordable, universal, landline, and wireless broadband.
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Abolish mobile phone texting price gouging
Abolish mobile phone texting price gouging! The cost to handle the data transfer of a few characters from phone to phone is minimal in comparison to voice. It must end!
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Force the Telecommunications Industry to fall in-line in the US and remind them who is really in charge
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Open New Spectrum
The National Broadband Plan should direct federal policymakers to open underutilized spectrum currently reserved for both public and private use for a new generation of wireless devices that will provide robust broadband service over great distances and rough terrain without interference to existing licensed uses.
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Mobile Data Plans
If I have a mobile data plan, I should be able to tether the phone to my computer without having to pay an additional fee.
I own my phone. If there is a tethering app available on it, I should be able to utilize this app. Who are the telcos to control what I do on a device that I own?
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More Public Input at Public Hearings
Scheduling meetings during the hours of 8-5 means that only people who can afford to take off work (or whose work is lobbying the FCC) will be able to attend. This skews the input toward those with money and away from those without.
If the FCC wants to hear from... more »
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Make Broadband Delivery Like A Utility
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Seperate infrastructure from service
In order to enhance content neutrality and bring competition to the market, you need to separate the infrastructure (which is a natural monopoly/duopoly) from service provision (which can be a true competitive... more »