According to AT&T, 10 Mbps uploads ought to be enough for anybody.
What?
In a blog post defining how AT&T is thinking about broadband for the 21st century, Joan Marsh, AT&T’s EVP of Federal Regulatory Relations, says there’s “no compelling evidence” that people need more than 50/10 Mbps or 100/20 Mbps service.
No compelling evidence. That is a remarkable quote.
Here’s the truth: the speed of information is directly equated to economic success. If you’re faster, you are more likely to win the race.
Hey, AT&T: it’s clear that you don’t want to help close the digital divide. What was that about your 5G network? We don’t need that kind of speed… do we?
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About Shelly Palmer
Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with AI strategy, implementation and governance, as well as technology, media and marketing. Named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Technology, he is a bestselling author, covers tech and business for Fox 5’s Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN, and writes the popular daily business blog Think About This. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.