US Invented the Internet, but its Internet Speed is Lagging Behind

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ITEXPO Miami begins in: 26 Days. REGISTER NOW! The latest news from the Dark Fiber Online Community. Sponsored by Allied Fiber. Powered by TMCnet. Feature Articles US Invented the Internet, but its Internet Speed is Lagging Behind Unlike Switzerland, Singapore or Barbados, which rank higher according to the 2013-2014 Global Competitiveness Report by the World Economic Forum, the U.S. covers a large mass, which makes it very difficult to have uniform Internet speed across the country. While many large cities enjoy high Internet speeds, rural areas and underserved urban regions brings the average down dramatically, landing the U.S. at number 35 on a list of 148 countries. 2014 for the Web Likely to Have Highs and Lows It's so often the case with, well, just about anything really, that when its future is considered, there are high points and low points to consider. There are advances that emerge to improve things, and there are unexpected glitches and hazards to slow things down, as Ars Technica's Jon Brodkin recently noted. The Internet, that part of our lives that for many only increases in importance, will prove no exception, as challenges and advancements are already coming into view. Britons View Broadband Infrastructure as Key to Economic Future Residents of the United Kingdom believe strongly in the power of broadband, as evident by a new survey. In fact, 43 percent of respondents chose broadband as the best means of improving the country's economic future, far outranking the second-place choice, power stations at 32 percent. City of Dunnellon Unloads its Fiber Optic Business When public entities decide to embark on a business venture and try to perform the function private companies do so very well, it eventually ends in catastrophic failure. The continual fiasco of the Venezuelan government is one great example, but closer to home the rollout of healthcare.gov is another. These and other examples should provide future leaders to do what they do best, which is to legislate and leave the private sector to do what it does best, which is to efficiently run a business. The latest flop comes from the city of Dunnellon, Florida, which has finally made the wise decision to liquidate its failed fiber optic utility to Florida Cable Inc. New York Rolling Out Fiber to Rural Areas of the State In the 21st century, there are few technologies that are as highly sought after as broadband Internet access. One reason why the tech is so popular is because the original rollout of the truly high speed dark fiber has been slow. As different parts of the country eventually get it, other parts realize they are falling behind when it comes to luring in businesses and residents. View all Communities

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