US Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Powell says it’s:

“the most dramatic and meaningful stimulation to our economic productivity and growth.”

Gee, wouldn’t it be nice if we head that type of talk from the Australian government – or even Telstra?

Powell went on:

“Everybody talks about it like we’re talking about phone service. Wake up! This is not about phone service,” he said. “It’s about our lives and our prosperity and the role of the U.S. in the 21st century, and will we be a nation of tech leadership.”