As the utility of the 21st century, universal availability of affordable high speed fiber optic broadband services for all citizens has been identified as a national priority; and high speed fiber optic services are a modern necessity that is essential for future economic development, education, public health and safety, agribusiness
growth and quality of life;
Whereas, affordable access to fiber optic broadband services allows businesses
to compete locally, regionally, nationally and internationally in today's emerging knowledge-based global economy.