How Big a Number is That?

The FCC recently issued a report on the number of Americans not having broadband.

They state:

In response to a Congressional directive to inquire whether broadband “is being deployed to all Americans in a reasonable and timely fashion,” the FCC concluded in its Sixth Broadband Deployment Report that between 14 and 24 million Americans still lack access to broadband, and the immediate prospects for deployment to them are bleak. This report underscores the need for comprehensive reform of the Universal Service Fund, innovative approaches to unleashing new spectrum, and removal of barriers to infrastructure investment.

There are 308 million Americans so we are looking at less than 5%! There are more than 5% who cannot read! So why are we worried?

I still ask if you want to live on a mountain top it is your choice and no one should be taxed to support your life style.