"The bill under discussion (by Congress) would represent a leap forward in our knowledge about broadband markets and inevitably improve broadband policy," Scott said in his prepared testimony.
Free Press, which was joined by Consumers Union and the Consumer Federation of America in presenting research at the hearing, said that many countries charge less for broadband than U.S. providers. The consumer groups said an analysis of commercially advertised broadband revealed that Verizon Communications offered the fastest connection -- 30 mbps download/5 mbps upload for $179.95 a month plus fees and taxes. That contrasted with broadband 100 mbps symmetrical offerings in Japan offered at less than $50 a month.
Subsea cable alternatives can provide a level of comfort for those concerned about disruptions. Realistically, they will continue to play a small, but critical role in the short term.
Maintaining existing network infrastructures often incurs huge technical debt before newer technologies are adopted over time.
Amid ongoing regional uncertainties, telecom infrastructure in the Middle East has expand to include terrestrial low-latency network infrastructure, which offers resilience and agility in navigating political complexities without relying solely on undersea networks.
