Broadband opens the door for students of all ages to surf the web at a higher rate. Educators can rely on Broadband technology to bring their class material to the students in a short amount of time as to retain their attention. Societal use of Broadband technology is in vast growth. Most consumers of the technology are single and have an income suitable for cable or DSL connections. The legal issues of broadband are not unlike those already infused in the internet.
Freedom of expression is the most complicated matter.
From a personal perspective, the development of Broadband Technology is exciting. It allows for so much advancement in a persons creative strives. A consumer can now create just about anything they can imagine and have it published on the web through the use of Broadband technology and other megatrends. The only disadvantage that comes to mind could be the high cost in purchase in a cable modem etc. The problem of expense could also be seen as the obstacle that could possibly delay Broadband technologies monopolization of the market.