California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger held a press event to announce a new task force for promoting broadband networking in California. The event highlighted the possibility of telemedicine.
Schwarzenegger signed an executive order designating one state agency — Business, Transportation & Housing (BT&H) — as lead coordinator for implementing the state’s broadband policy. The agency will create a database linking private broadband companies with state transportation agencies, permitting companies to better coordinate fiber optic installation. It will also establish a pricing policy for private companies paying for “rights-of- way” access to state roads. Previously, charges to lay fiber varied widely–the order sets pricing based on actual costs incurred by the State.
The event was held less than two weeks before the election.http://gov.ca.gov/index.php?/press-release/4575/
