No I did not read it too quickly. I also don't take a few words and
take them out of context.
The section you quote mentions Broandband over power lines (BPL) as only
ONE method to bring broadband access to more people. The other is
wireless access. Then look at the "facts" in the pdf file:
More options for broadband access (broadband NOT BPL)
Nearly doubled the spectrum for wi-fi access (ie NOT BPL)
Over 93% of zip codes have broadband (NOT BPL) access
94 % of schools have broadband (NOT BPL) access
Encouraging new investment to bring broadbad to more homes
BPL can be a part of the solution, BUT it is NOT, the only solution.
BPL has a good goal, but is probably not able to deliver. Let the power
companies attempt to develope BPL, they will not succeed.
I'll be getting my new wireless laptop at work in a few more weeks...
Tom Frenaye wrote:
> At 06:08 PM 8/18/2005, Chuck Gooden wrote:
>
>>According to how I read it, the White House wants broadband access and
>>BPL is only one method of several of getting it. Let's not muddy the
>>waters and confuse broadband access with BPL.
>
>
> You must have read this paragraph too quickly. See the second sentence:
> (CAPS added)
>
>
>>Republicans are working to reduce burdensome regulations that discourage
>>broadband investment. High-speed Internet access should not be governed by
>>regulations
>>established decades ago for the telephone. Consumers should have more options
>>for
>>affordable broadband access. The promise of BROADBAND OVER POWER LINES and
>>wireless
>>Internet access provide new opportunities to connect households, schools, and
>>businesses
>>to the Internet. Under the President’s leadership, the Administration has
>>nearly doubled
>>the amount of spectrum available for innovative wireless broadband
>>applications such as
>>Wi-Fi and Wi-Max.
>
>
> -- Tom
>
>
>>Tom Frenaye wrote:
>>
>>>At 12:54 PM 8/18/2005, W6YN Don Milbury wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>" The white house wants BPL..." Where is this fact published?
>>>
>>>
>>>Page 62, 2nd paragraph --> http://www.gop.com/media/2004platform.pdf
>>>
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