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$10 Broadband
“The condition states that Comcast must provide ‘high-speed Internet access service for less than $10 per month’. This is significantly lower than the $34.99 Comcast charges for it’s introductory high-speed internet service. This condition provides affordable access to the internet for low income American households.
$150 Computers
“Comcast must also offer ‘personal computers, netbooks, or other computer equipment at a purchase price below $150′. Since high-speed Internet is useless without a computer, it makes sense for the FCC to impose this condition. Comcast should provide a bundle which includes a computer, monitor, keyboard, pointing device, ethernet cable, and router so that everything needed to get online is made available to the those who qualify. The cost of the hardware will probably be subsidized by both Comcast and the federal government.
Computer Training
“This condition mandates that Comcast must provide ‘an array of digital-literacy education opportunities’. While this is the least specific condition, it presents the most value for low income households. Lack of computer literacy is far more damaging than lack of access to internet connected computers.
“Meeting these conditions will probably be done through the public school system where students from low income households can be identified. The computer training will be offered at school, and, once completed, students will be given access to the low cost broadband access and reduced price computer hardware.
“These conditions, if met, could go a long way toward helping the less fortunate take advantage of the digital revolution. It remains to be seen how Comcast will implement these stipulations and if those who stand to benefit the most will take advantage of these opportunities.”
Let’s forget about the computers that are already available at your local public library, and the computer instruction that is available in most grade schools, high schools, and colleges: If someone with “money” gets to surf the net at home, why, the “disadvantaged” get to as well! The Government will make SURE of it, even if it has to FORCE those nasty private companies to BANKROLL the entire scheme!
And of course the supposed “beneficiaries” of this social engineering will be the most hurt by the fallout – they will be nothing without the 24/7 safety net that Big Brother provides – a totally dependent social underclass created and nurtured and empowered by their beloved Uncle Sam. Its constituents will even be allowed to vote for their benefactors on certain Tuesdays in November.
What’s that tapping sound I hear?
