President Obama has just signed an executive order that could reduce the cost of broadband Internet access by up to 90 percent.
The order makes it faster, easier, and cheaper to get broadband equipment set up on federally owned property, including roadways and federal buildings.
Currently, these properties are managed by a range of different agencies, and each agency has its own way of handling broadband providers’ requests for leases on the properties. Today’s new order gives agencies “a uniform approach for allowing broadband carriers to build networks on and through those assets and speed the delivery of connectivity to communities, businesses, and schools.â€
“Building a nationwide broadband network will strengthen our economy and put more Americans back to work,†President Obama said in a
statement today. “By connecting every corner of our country to the digital age, we can help our businesses become more competitive, our students become more informed, and our citizens become more engaged.â€
