Why US broadband service continues to stagnate - some simple numbers to drive the point home

May 6, 2009

I've been fascinated by the recent announcement that Australia is spending $31 billion USD to upgrade its broadband. With all the excitement and fuss over the broadband stimulus funding in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, it may seem strange to be claiming that the $7.2 billion is a pitifully small amount—but let me bring this home for you...