This paper highlights key aspects needed for a national infrastructure plan: improvement to the digital infrastructure for the economic benefits and an increase in private-sector investment in nationwide deployment of future-proof, fixed broadband networks. The author recommends policy measures achieve those goals, such as direct funding support, changes to the tax code, and actions to enhance the productivity of capital expenditures.
The National Broadband Resource Hub is made possible through the generous support of the Ford Foundation and Schmidt Futures. The site is administered by the Broadband Equity Partnership.