Time for Montana to catch up on broadband access

It’s incredible to sit back and consider the changes we’ve experienced as a result of commercial Internet access. Things we once never dreamed possible have now become parts of our daily routine — talking on our cellphones, accessing videos on our mobile devices, participating in live video chats with people overseas, the list goes on and on. But in many ways, we’re still in the early stages of technological innovation, with many more incredible changes yet to be realized.

That’s why it’s so important that Montana keep pace with the rest of the nation in broadband access. High-speed Internet access is no longer a luxury for the urban elite; it’s a necessity that all Americans deserve.

Rep. Wayne Stahl, R-Saco http://leg.mt.gov/css/Sessions/62nd/leg_info.asp?HouseID=0&SessionID=105&LAWSID=3846 , represents House District 35 in northeast Montana. He is a ranking member of the state House Federal Relations, Energy, and Telecommunications Committee.

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