Study says open broadband access is key to competition

The state of the nationwide broadband infrastructure in the U.S. is certainly lacking compared to other parts of the world where much faster speeds are offered at lower prices. According to the FCC, part of what has allowed such robust competition in the global market is open access to carrier facilities.

According to the FCC, these open policies have helped other industrialized nations to develop competitive broadband markets. The FCC released a draft of a study that looked into broadband practices and plans this week with the aim of improving the reach and use of broadband in America...