Another Quote by Julius Genachowski
“One way or another, we need to understand that broadband is essentially telephone service, and just as we got to telephone service in the United States to one hundred per cent, we need to do it for broadband.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Broadband Policy, US FCC Chairman, 2010
Broadband should be as universally accessible as telephone service, aiming for 100% coverage.
In simple terms: Make broadband as common as phones.
Key Takeaway
Push policies for universal broadband.
Themes
technology
policy
access
equity
Mood
optimistic
determined
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- rural internet rollout
- school connectivity
- public Wi‑Fi
- municipal broadband
- regulatory reform
Key Concepts
public utility
digital divide
infrastructure
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we fund universal broadband?
- What incentives encourage private investment?
A Different Perspective
Achieving full coverage faces high costs and political resistance.
