Broadband funding in stimulus plan sparks debate

February 6, 2009 By JOELLE TESSLER , AP Technology Writer

(AP) -- Among the economic stimulus proposals moving through Congress is one that fulfills an old dream of broadband boosters. It would offer substantial funding for high-speed Internet networks in corners of the country that still rely on dial-up connections or have only one broadband option.


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