As Congress considers reforms in the nation's telecommunications laws, a broad coalition of education, business, and advocacy groups sent a letter today to lawmakers urging them to support legislation that would help bring high-speed Internet access to more Americans.
"America has seen nearly a decade of decline in its world standing in broadband services largely because of an uncompetitive marketplace—with monopolies and barriers to entry written into the law," the letter read. "In part, this is because we lack a comprehensive policy to address the digital divide, ensure the free flow of content, and promote the development of ubiquitous, high-speed Internet access at affordable prices."
Among the signatories to the letter were Educause, Internet2, the American Association of Law Libraries, and the Association of Research Libraries.–Andrea L. Foster
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