Discussion

• @lymanstoneky @lymanstoneky on x

  This seems like massively overpaying— in what works does it possibly cost $100b to do this??? https://twitter.com/...

• @danielaperdomo Daniela Perdomo on x

  Because satellite doesn't reach the last mile (geographically & topographically), is vulnerable to cyberattacks, and is subject to central points of failure as all top-down comms. Satellite is not an end-all, be-all comms stack. We need bottom-up mesh networks as well. https://tw…

• @jrhuddles Jennifer Huddleston on x

  This is a good reminder as well that there are new forms of connectivity coming. These solutions may be more cost effective and provide better service than traditional options in some cases. A light touch approach encourages competition and enables innovative options. https://twi…

• @rbreich Robert Reich on x

  Biden's “Build Back Better” plan is a good step but $2 trillion over 8 years is peanuts relative to what must be done to rebuild infrastructure, catch up with the Chinese on critical technologies, and stop climate change.

• @sophaskins Cron Mom on x

  this would be a big deal the democrats should genuinely fight for this like they're a party that has ideals, and is in power https://twitter.com/...

• @ronwyden Ron Wyden on x

  This proposal will make once-in-a-generation investments in the American people. Rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure means building a better future for our children. I look forward to working with the Biden administration to get these priorities across the finish line. https:…

• @bnonnecke Brandie Nonnecke on x

  The pandemic has made clear the social & economic costs of underinvestment in broadband infrastructure. I'm very excited to see broadband investment prioritized in the #infrastructureplan. https://www.theverge.com/...

• @avsa Alex Van de Sande on x

  Direct cash transfers to citizens is the stick all government programs should be measured against. https://twitter.com/...

• @solpicciotto Sol Picciotto on x

  “a generational opportunity to fundamentally shift how countries around the world tax corporations” and this is how to do it https://papers.ssrn.com/... https://www.whitehouse.gov/...

• @reptedlieu Rep. Ted Lieu on x

  .@POTUS' #AmericanJobsPlan will create millions of good-quality jobs, fix highways and transit systems, deliver clean drinking water and more #ForThePeople. This is a bold and imaginative investment in our future. https://www.washingtonpost.com/ ...

• @elidourado Eli Dourado on x

  This is $820 per U.S. household. A Starlink terminal costs $499. How about we just buy a Starlink terminal for every household that wants one and doesn't have access to fixed broadband? Would save $80B. https://twitter.com/...

• @gwestr Greg Wester on x

  Why does everyone think Starlink is a scalable technology? https://twitter.com/...

• @tedstein Homestead Ted on x

  $1,200 per year for broadband isn't going to help rural people and Starlink won't work in forests and there is cost to scale and the tech isn't even proven and SpaceX has no support infrastructure and https://twitter.com/...

• @jsuedekum Jens Suedekum on x

  “I'm convinced that if we act now, in 50 years people will look back and say, ‘This was the moment America won the future.’ ” While 🇪🇺 might bemoan its irrelevance, realizing it was too timid in crucial times out of overblown debt and inflation worries. https://www.washingtonpost…

• @emilskandul Emil on x

  We will look back at Universal Internet Access as one of the smartest and cost-effective policies to tackle poverty, health disparities, achievement gaps, job reskilling and more. https://twitter.com/...

• @albertwycheung Albert Cheung on x

  The Biden infrastructure plan would allocate more than $200 billion to build and upgrade 2 million affordable, sustainable homes. In the UK, we are still smarting from the govt's decision to axe the $1.5bn Green Homes Grant program. What a week. https://www.whitehouse.gov/...

• @senschumer Chuck Schumer on x

  Addressing infrastructure, climate, & environmental justice together to create millions of good paying jobs is the right combination to meet America's challenges I'll work with @POTUS to pass a big, bold bill to drive America forward for decades to come https://www.vox.com/...

• @karavoght Kara Voght on x

  One slice of this proposal that shouldn't be missed: As @kellymakena notes, Biden's 100% broadband coverage commitment prioritizes networks affiliated with local governments + nonprofits over corporate giants. A touch of anti-trust regulation found its way into the jobs plan! htt…

• @jrosenworcel Jessica Rosenworcel on x

  Broadband for 100% of us. I'm all in.

• @jake_k Jake Kastrenakes on x

  what does biden consider an acceptable upload speed? why won't the white house say? are they afraid of offending the gamers? https://www.theverge.com/...

• @jstein_wapo Jeff Stein on x

  1 striking thing about the ultimate Biden infrastructure plan released today is it's even more deficit averse than I suggested — WH saying ~$2T in spending will be paid for in full with new tax hikes on businesses. Surprise to many observers https://www.washingtonpost.com/ ... ht…

• @kellymakena Makena Kelly on x

  there's been some pressure on the FCC by senators like @MichaelBennet to increase base broadband speeds. will be interesting to see if anything changes over the next few weeks https://www.theverge.com/...

• @jstein_wapo Jeff Stein on x

  Biden plan now out. Some promises: — EV stations nationwide — Replace every lead pipe — Universal clean drinking water — 2M homes retrofitted or built — Universal affordable high speed broadband by 2030 — Fix 20K miles of roads/bridges PRO Act included https://www.washingtonpost.…

• @yamiche Yamiche Alcindor on x

  President Biden will begin selling his $2 trillion infrastructure plan today in Pittsburgh, saying it would fix 20,000 miles of roads and 10,000 bridges, while also addressing climate change and racial inequities and raising corporate taxes. Details: https://www.google.com/...

• @ceciliakang @ceciliakang on x

  Biden infrastructure plan talks about broadband like the Electrification Act of 1936. Promises ongoing affordability and choice for consumers. If passed, this is going to be quite a journey: https://www.whitehouse.gov/...

• @kellymakena Makena Kelly on x

  since the money would be going toward projects over the next 8 years, i asked if the president supported increasing minimum broadband speeds — no answer, just that Biden believes everyone should have access to the internet https://www.theverge.com/...