Alternative paths to broadband deployment

Widespread deployment of broadband technology may well be the next wave of the computer and communications revolutions. No one knows what technology, business plan, marketing idea, or combination of such ideas will best serve customers or succeed in the marketplace. As a result, government policy should not favor or disfavor any type of plan to provide these services. The computer industry provides a great model for widespread deployment of advanced technology with the government acting as a referee to ensure competitive service provision. In this way customers will get to decide which services they desire and are worth their support.