FCC Proposal Would Cover the US With Public Wi-Fi 299
pigrabbitbear writes "Internet access is an essential need on par with education access, but at what point do regulators recognize that? When will government officials acknowledge that widespread, guaranteed access is essential to fostering growth in the country? Somewhat surprisingly, that time is now, as the FCC is now calling for nationwide free wi-fi networks to be opened up to the public. The FCC proposes buying back spectrum from TV stations that would allow for what the Washington Post is dubbing 'super wi-fi,' as the commission wants to cover the country with wide-ranging, highly-penetrative networks. Essentially, you can imagine the proposal as covering a majority of the country with open-access data networks, similar to cell networks now, that your car, tablet, or even phone could connect to. That means no one is ever disconnected, and some folks – especially light users and the poor – could likely ditch regular Internet and cell plans altogether."
Re:Just like a public library (Score:2, Funny)
Internet Access should be like Library Access.
It is a little different because it is for knowledge,
Learning about porn.
commerce,
Buying porn.
and entertainmnet.
Watching porn.
But it seems like a gevernment service that should provide for a populace to thrive.
Re:Cue the (Score:4, Funny)
Did I tell you how shocked I am? Really, I'm so shocked.
Re:Nice idea, but... (Score:2, Funny)
It'll work because every 15 minutes or so my Internet access will be interrupted by a commercial advertisement or the President's latest message to the masses.
Conservatives will hate this. (Score:3, Funny)
The government has no business spending on infrastructure. Roads, bridges, telephones, police, fire fighters, and democracy have all been bad enough for our great nation!
Re:Cue the (Score:5, Funny)
Me too. Someone on slashdot used 'cue' properly.
Re:Cue the (Score:2, Funny)
It's a mute point though.