Why the FCC's Broadband Plan Will Struggle to Connect with the Public

Today is when the FCC delivers its National Broadband Strategy to Congress. We've already had some sneak peeks at the deets, such kitting 100 million households out with super-fast speeds with either a free or lo-cost version, getting techno-illiterates up to speed with their computing skills.

Eric Schmidt posted a rallying cry on Google's blog yesterday, comparing the battle for connectivity to that of the Space Race, five decades ago. He called upon the private companies to make a big...