Broadband Internet Keeps The American Dream Alive & Accessible

[Commentary] Millions of college students are returning to classes and millions of Americans who already have a good education are looking for jobs in this challenging economy. Both groups face similar challenges in making limited budgets work while striving to build future careers in an increasingly competitive marketplace. However, they also share one potentially game-changing ally through the power of high-speed Internet.

At Broadband for America our goals are clear: Make broadband access available to every home and business in the nation, encourage continued private sector investment and competition and, finally, get all Americans online so that content creators, providers and government agencies can use the Internet to promote societal improvements and economic growth. So, why in this challenging economic climate should making high-speed Internet access and adoption universal be such a priority? Turning our economy around and staying ahead of the global marketplace for years to come requires the hard work and commitment of all Americans. We know that commitment is already in place. What those millions of Americans need now is a national broadband plan that opens the doors of opportunity for every American to take full advantage of. Getting every home and business connected to broadband is the key to keeping the American Dream alive and accessible for us all.