Re: New minimum speed for US broadband connections

[Mike Hammett <nanog () ics-il net>]

The "definition" of broadband is almost exclusively used in reporting. It usually is not the definition used for 
minimum requirements for funding builds. 




It's what is used to determine where to build, not what is built. 




That's why I've been so persistent in this thread. The expansion of the definition just dilutes the opportunity for 
those with a real need (such as having 1.5/384) to seek parity. 




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Mike Hammett 
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----- Original Message -----

From: "Jared Brown" <nanog-isp () mail com> 
To: nanog () nanog org 
Sent: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 7:46:10 AM 
Subject: Re: New minimum speed for US broadband connections 

On Sunday, 30 May 2021 Mike Hammet wrote: 
> Why 100/100? 

Because subsidies should only be used for long term solutions. 

The definition of broadband is mainly relevant to determine who should receive subsidies. Commercial broadband has 
already far surpassed the minimums. 


- Jared