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The 'Good Enough Broadband' Debate Resurfaces
Original: Good Enough Broadband
The phrase 'good enough broadband' is circulating in internet policy discussions, raising questions about how fast a connection truly needs to be. Advocates and policymakers are weighing whether modest, reliable speeds can meet most households' needs, or whether settling for 'good enough' risks leaving communities behind as demands for streaming, remote work, and new technologies keep climbing.
Why now: Ongoing policy debates over broadband speed standards and funding for internet infrastructure keep the question of adequate connectivity in the news.
Benton Institute for Broadband & Society
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- Good Enough Broadband · Benton Institute for Broadband & Society
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