Friday, July 18, 2003
A new report evaluates state-by-state broadband deployment policies. The ranking is based on categories including right-of-way rules that make it easy to lay high-speed lines, creation of e-government and learning services, and incentives for suppliers to expand access.
TechNet, a national organization made up of about 200 chief executives and other industry executives, completed the report. TechNet believes pushing broadband deployment is critical, because the United States is falling behind Asian and European countries in broadband, which is vital for economic development.
In a good line, Michigan's Governor Jennifer Granholm said: "We're making Michigan a plug-and-play state to attract digital-age businesses."
You can download a copy of the report from this page: Go
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Michigan and Florida lead in broadband policies
