Establishing the US as a leader in broadband is an admirable goal that enjoys near universal agreement, but how we reach that goal is a contentious question that requires a good deal of research and careful analysis. To that end the Broadband Task Force at the Federal Communications Commission is initiating a proceeding to develop research recommendations for Congress to enable the US to advance broadband deployment in the US over the next decade and to be a global leader in broadband networking in the years 2020 and beyond.
That effort is being led by Dr. Douglas Sicker, Associate Professor at the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado, Boulder, an expert in network systems.
The plan will consider the competitiveness of the U.S. marketplace; more specifically, how research funding might help bolster areas where the US can lead technology innovation. The process of developing these recommendations should focus on an open discussion with substantial outreach to industry, academia, government, and the public.
The FCC seeks targeted comment on this research that will help the US achieve broadband leadership.
