Bruce Mehlman and Larry Irving write a good overview on depicting the U.S. government's stance on America adopting broadband and related technologies. The U.S. is falling behind other countries when it comes to connectivity per capita, despite a growing availability of broadband and wireless hotspots.

"While there are multiple reasons for this lack of widespread adoption--privacy and security concerns, desire for separation from what is associated with work, generational disinterest--the biggest factor by far remains that too few citizens see the value."

The article explains our dilemma and seeks out IPTV to help revitalize our broadband stagnancy.

"For anyone seeking more rapid broadband adoption, the "silver bullet" is made of better content and new services. No new service or technology offers more promising content and services than IPTV, video offerings provided over Internet Protocol. IPTV offers rich video programming (like digital cable TV) and two-way interactive options, allowing a compelling and differentiated experience."

The authors then describe the primary roadblock to be legislation that requires local franchise agreements.

Take some time and click over to CNET and read the entire article.