Televisions, radios, and videocassette recorders started as luxury items within the reach of only a handful of Americans. Today, almost everyone has these products in their homes. Some communities have gained access to new technologies before others based on the cost of service and factors related to their geographic location. In other words, merely because disparities between various groups of people exist as the new goods and services are being offered does not mean there is a national crisis that requires federal intervention. Allowing the Market to Grow.
Internet access remains quite inexpensive and flat-rate plans for unlimited access are common.
The problem of access is solving itself. Of course, more can and will be done by the private sector to ensure that Americans gain access to the Internet and interactive technologies. But Congress can take steps that will facilitate these beneficial developments. Provide tax relief for the communications industry , which currently faces a dizzying array of burdensome industry-specific taxes at the federal, state, and local levels. Encourage wireless and satellite solutions by freeing up and auctioning off more publicly held spectrum and deregulating existing wireless providers so they can offer more broadband services.