Orientation of proposal

Action is needed to prevent two speed services being made available to consumers. Inequalities should be quantified and action plans implemented to make that which is now available for privileged users available to everyone (permanent access, broadband for multimedia, etc.).

Context

There is a new hierarchy in Western countries between quality networks (broadband, reliable machines, etc.), i.e. between networks for the rich, in particular the scientific and business sectors and the major cities, and the traditional network, that of the poor. Even if many people would be happy to access a normal network and consider broadband and improved ergonomic design as subsidiary, care should be taken that this does not become a new source of inequality. This issue is especially important since service quality is often the condition that permits the creation of content rather than being a simple consumer.