Blog » 40 Countries Call Broadband a Universal Service Obligation

Broadband is considered to be a universal service in more than 40 countries, according to an International Telecommunication Union report. The study also found that 82 nations have or plan to adopt a universal broadband strategy.

The United States has not designated broadband as a universal service obligation, but did adopt a National Broadband Plan in early 2010.

Read the full ITU Report

Links:

Increased Competition has Helped Bring ICT Access to Billions (ITU)

FCC Broadband Plan will Help the U.S. Regain its Standing in the Internet Age (Speed Matters)

Category: Universality, FCC, International Competition