New super fast modems and special software will allow computer users to get data at speeds much higher than are currently possible using regular phone lines, not the expensive special cable or phone lines you need today to cruise the net. And the promises fell short. John Dodge, the editor of PC Week magazine admits the deal won't erase the social divisions on the net entirely, but it will improve things. Absolutely, just as people who live in good towns can send their kids to good schools and people in ghettos have to send their kids to not so good schools. But I don't think it will be as pronounced as all that.
Technology is widely available at very affordable prices.
It may be slow but at least you can get there. In New York, I'm Michelle Brier for Marketplace. And that's the top of our news for Tuesday, January 20th. Global Insecurities Hong Kong is talking tough on defending its stable currency and touting the strength of its economy and skilled work force. But as Marketplace's George Lewinski reports, there is concern about some economic vulnerabilities.