[kictanet] http://www.broadband.gov/plan/goals-action-items.html

[Harry Delano]

Mr. Eric,
 
I find these goals  and call to action much more in tandem with what we
would like to achieve here,closer at home  - especially while visualizing
"2030"
and also, as we endeavour to be the leading Technological Hub on the
continent..
 
Again, we perhaps may not peg our benchmarks on what the West wants to
achieve, since quite frankly, they are still ahead. However, this offers
some 
insight into what we should aspire to rollout. We may not achieve this over
a fortnight, or not perhaps in the next 10yrs, or even by 2030. But at least
let's 
begin somewhere..
 
Harry

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GOALS & ACTION ITEMS HIGHLIGHTS


Goal No. 1: At least 100 million U.S. homes should have affordable access to
actual download speeds of at least 100 megabits per second and actual upload
speeds of at least 50 megabits per second.


In order to be a world leader in access to broadband by 2020, the plan has
recommendations to foster competition, drive demand for increased network
performance and lower the cost of deploying infrastructure. These will help
inform consumers about broadband performance, expand services and
infrastructure, and reform access to rights-of-way to lower barriers to
entry for firms.


Goal No. 2: The United States should lead the world in mobile innovation,
with the fastest and most extensive wireless networks of any nation.


Without enough spectrum, the wonderful potential that wireless and mobile
broadband promise will remain unrealized. The Plan recommends making 500
megahertz of spectrum available by 2020, including 300 megahertz within the
next five years, for both licensed and unlicensed use. In addition, the
Commission recommends initiatives to ensure greater transparency and access
in allocating spectrum for various uses.


Goal No. 3: Every American should have affordable access to robust broadband
service, and the means and skills to subscribe if they so choose.


Not only is our world increasingly accessible online, but Americans have
more opportunity for civic engagement than ever. But for these exciting
online tools to be useful, every American must: have access to a network; be
able to afford that access; and have the opportunity to develop digital
skills. The Plan proposes reprioritization of resources and strategic
targeting of efforts in order to achieve the goal of a 90% broadband
adoption rate by 2020.


Goal No. 4: Every community should have affordable access to at least 1
gigabit per second broadband service to anchor institutions such as schools,
hospitals, and government buildings.


The plan makes recommendations to upgrade the E-rate and improve the Rural
Health Care support programs. Reforming incentive structures, licensing, and
data interoperability, ensure that public priorities take advantage of the
benefits broadband networks offer. And once community anchors are connected
to gigabit speeds, it will become less expensive and more practical to get
the same speeds to homes.


Goal No. 5: To ensure the safety of American communities, every first
responder should have access to a nationwide, wireless, interoperable
broadband public safety network.


Often, first responders from different jurisdictions cannot communicate
effectively with each other at the scene of an emergency. A nationwide
broadband safety network should be robust enough to maintain performance in
the aftermath of a disaster, and should allow every first responder to
communicate with each other and share real-time data over high-speed
connections.


Goal No. 6: To ensure that America leads in the clean energy economy, every
American should be able to use broadband to track and manage their real-time
energy consumption.


The United States must lead by encouraging renewable power, grid storage,
and vehicle electrification. Real-time data can also inform automated
thermostats and appliances, allowing consumers to save energy and money
while reducing the need for expensive new power plants. Consumers should be
able to access real-time usage information from smart meters and historical
billing information over the Internet.



Eric M.K Osiakwan
Director 
Internet Research
www.internetresearch.com.gh
emko at internetresearch.com.gh
42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North
Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031
Fax: +233.21.258811
Cell: +233.24.4386792




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