The IEEE (Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers) has issued a new white paper stating that "U.S. prosperity is at risk" if it does not become a national goal to invest heavily in Gigabit networks. The organization went on to say this:
Failure to act will "relegate the U.S. telecommunications infrastructure to an inferior competitive position" and undermine the future of the U.S. economy.
The IEEE is a fairly staid body that rarely gets involved in political issues, so when this group speaks out, it's worth paying attention. How about your community? Are your local leaders and economic developers paying attention to this?