One of the smartest strategies to spur economic recovery is to get all Californians connected through broadband—high-speed access to the Internet—at home, school, work and in all public places.
Today, the ability to be “connected” instantly through the Internet to information, services and digital tools is increasingly critical for access to and success in education, jobs, and economic opportunity. High-speed Internet networks are essential 21st Century infrastructure—as vital to commerce, economic competitiveness and quality of life as the transportation system was to the last century. In addition, broadband is a “green technology” that can significantly reduce impacts on the environment by offsetting vehicle trips, decreasing the use of resources, and saving energy.