There is a growing need to have our real world integrate with our digital world. We rely so much on the internet that when we stop and think about it, could we actually accomplish all the same things today without it?

This leads me to wonder: should internet services be a right, and not a privilege? That is to say, should the government help subsidize the cost and provide some form of nationwide wireless network? (Network: Uncle Sam Password: amabo - Obama backwards of course!)

Critics are mounting tons of complaints against internet providers like Comcast and Tme Warner because they want to charge more for lesser speeds. They argue that their costs have only gone up as users have gone up. But are these caps going to drive people to get more creative when it comes to getting online?

But with routers and wireless options abound, will ISP’s be able to maintain their dominance if a free option is available? Do you go running to Starbucks when you internet is down? Or do you head to your local library?

Thoughts?

Tags: ISP, Comcast, Time Warner Cable