We would undoubtedly find new things to do with 100 Mbits, even the 1 Gbit systems being tested in places.

FORBES: Does High Speed Broadband Increase Economic Growth?

We do know however, that the move from none to 2 Mbits, or from 256 k to 2 M, does indeed produce those growth dividends.

FORBES: Does High Speed Broadband Increase Economic Growth?

Getting everyone, however rural, up to 2 Mbits produces a much better return on investment than trying to make sure that urban areas have 50 Mbits, or 100.

FORBES: Does High Speed Broadband Increase Economic Growth?