Well...almost. The FCC is considering plans to set-up free, high-speed public Wi-Fi in both major metropolitan areas, and rural areas. Though it would take several years to implement, this proposal could go a long way to bringing the United States up to speed with the rest of the developed world, when it comes to broadband access, speed, and price. Currently, the United States ranks 16th in the world in these areas. Microsoft and Google are two major proponents of the plan.

Meanwhile, telecom giants, that want the wireless spectrum completely privatized, are horrified by the idea of free public access to high-speed internet. The world is rapidly changing in the digital age, which is why it's important we take the necessary first step to making access to high-speed internet a basic human right.

Learn more here: http://www.dailywireless.org/2013/02/05/free-internet-bill-drafted/