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"Broadband" is a well-defined technical term originating from physics. But "broadband internet" (what the OP was referring to) is a vaguely defined marketing te
by w1ntermute 12y ago
"Broadband" is a well-defined technical term originating from physics. But "broadband internet" (what the OP was referring to) is a vaguely defined marketing term that is often used by ISPs to deceive consumers as to the speed of their connections. The OP is suggesting that that term be repurposed as a clearly (legally) defined one that improves internet access in America without introducing onerous regulations.
- wmf 12y agoThe FCC does have a definition of broadband: currently 4 Mbps, possibly to be redefined to 10 or 25 Mbps. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2014/05/30/the-fcc-may-consider-a-stricter-definition-of-broadband-in-the-netflix-age/ http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2014/05/30...