This is what John Chambers of Cisco Systems had to say in Business Week. He is so right. Why are we so far behind? 17th in the world?

Here is what we do know: We are only as strong as the systems and infrastructure we have. A world that used to be defined by who ruled the High Seas is now defined by who delivers the best network connections. The FCC has shown leadership by pointing us in a direction. Now it’s time for the rest of us to build the systems that are vital to the economic and social future of every nation.

Why America Needs a National Broadband Plan – BusinessWeek