On December 2, 2008, in Washington DC, Jim Baller of the New America Foundation brought together a host of Broadband Advocates that in an unprecedented display of consensus about where America's broadband future should be headed released a Call to Action that provides President-elect Obama and the incoming Congress a policy framework for a comprehensive national broadband strategy.
The Coalition (see list of signatories) includes prominent communications providers, high technology companies, manufacturers, consumers, labor unions, public interest groups, educators, state and local governments, utilities, content creators, foundations, and other stakeholders in America's broadband future. These organizations believe that such a strategy is critical to America's economic vitality, educational opportunity, public safety, energy efficiency, environmental stability, global competitiveness, and a continuing high quality of life.
At the event, representatives of these organizations voiced support for the Call to Action, discussed their shared goals, and announced their intent continue to work together to address key issues and policy priorities.
Geoff Daily of App-Rising.com had a front row seat and wrote a great review of the event; it is well worth checking out.
The Who's Who in the Broadband arena have shared their view with the incoming President. Even if commercial interests play a big role, it is still good to see such strong consensus.
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