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It’s been said for years that American cable and DSL providers are behind the times when bringing high speed Internet to U.S. consumers.  This may not be the case much longer.  Even as recently as an August 2008, U.S. consumers were receiving slower Internet connections than even their neighbors to the North in Canada.  However, new advances are seeking to lower American costs, increase high-speed Internet availability, and make speeds faster.  This is not to say that Americans will see the results of this work tomorrow, but the demands of the American public are being heard.

By reading up and comparing DSL providers, you can see what steps your ISP is taking to get the lead out of your Internet connection.  Several grassroots organizations have been extremely active in the 2008 election in persuading candidates to understand the importance of high speed Internet, not only to American consumers, but also for American business to maintain their market share in the world economy. The impact to bring better, less expensive service is still in its infant stage, but will continue to progress with active participation by consumers, advocates, and businesses alike.