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Broadband access Assignment

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Running head: BROADBAND ACCESSBroadband accessName of the Student:Name of the University:Author Note:
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1BROADBAND ACCESSTable of Contents1. Introduction:......................................................................................................................................22. National initiatives that contributed to access..................................................................................23. Australian national broadband plan..................................................................................................34. Digital divides in Australia..................................................................................................................35. Countries that have lowest broadband access rates.........................................................................46. Benefits of having higher speed........................................................................................................47. Conclusion:........................................................................................................................................58. References:........................................................................................................................................6
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2BROADBAND ACCESS1. Introduction:With the increased digitization that is going on around the world, the need for affordablebroadband access has grown exponentially. Broadband provides access to services, resources andproducts which enhances the life of individuals. Broadband could overcome financial andgeographical barriers in order to provide access to cultural, recreational, and educationalopportunities and resources [1]. That is why broadband access is so important. This report wouldresearch on national initiatives that had led to affordable broadband access. The current situation ofAustralian national broadband plan would also be studied. ‘Digital divide’ will also be researchedupon. Countries would be identified that offers lowest access rates. Benefits of higher connectionspeed will also be researched upon. 2. National initiatives that contributed to access. In October 2009, Finland became the first country to declare broadband access and it wasconsidered as a civil right. After a month, Spain became the next to grant the right to broadband forcitizens. 1 Mbps connection was granted to every citizen at an affordable price and all this was donein 2011 [2]. This was a pledge adopted by both countries mentioned above. In the year 2010,Australia was another country to formulate a national broadband plan for citizens. The estimatedcost of the project was up to 38 billion dollars in US currency. In another case, United Kingdom alsopassed Digital economy act on 8th April 2010. For the most powerful country on the planet which isthe US, national broadband plan was published on the year 2010. Main emphasis of the plan was oncompetition policy, regulation, spectrum management and infrastructure sharing. The plan alsocreated a connect America fund. It was created for ensuring that a minimum of 4 Mbps downloadspeed is available for all citizens.
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