Obama will push the FCC to remove restrictions that keep local municipalities from creating their own fast and efficient broadband networks.
In addition, the White House has announced that over 50 cities have come together as the Next Century Cities coalition, to offer “community-supported” local broadband service.
The president also outlined other measures to promote local network initiatives, including support for rural communities, increased investment incentives and a new Broadband Opportunity Council to oversee operations across the country.
Full press release here: http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/01/13/fact-sheet-broadband-works-promoting-competition-local-choice-next-gener