  nixen Rockin' the Boxen Premium join:2002-10-04 Alexandria, VA
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I'd say that, from a purely residential perpective, it's not quite a utility, yet. But, even in that regard, it's close. I know, in my case, any place I think of moving to has to have broadband if I'm to be effective in my job.
However, for viable business community the availability of broadband in a community is a genuine requirement.
-tom -- "Some people have morals, standards and ideals about quality, but I'm an American: I couldn't care less." --Tony Pierce (paraphrased) |