It is not only possible but desirable to have different companies running competing but interconnected networks.
Predictor: Gore, Al
Prediction, in context:In a 1994 article for The New York Times, Nathaniel Nash covers the United Nations Telecommunications Conference in Buenos Aires, quoting Al Gore. Nash writes: ”Discussing a favorite theme, Vice President Al Gore told a United Nations telecommunications conference here today … ‘Privatization is not enough. Competition is needed as well … Today, there are many more technology options and it is not only possible but desirable to have different companies running competing but interconnected networks.'”
Biography:Al Gore, a former U.S. senator and vice president, made the future of technology an important part of his political agenda and was a leader in technology policymaking in the years before and during the Clinton Administration. Internet pioneers said his support had significant impact in the building of the U.S. network. (Legislator/Politician/Lawyer.)
Date of prediction: January 1, 1994
Topic of prediction: Information Infrastructure
Subtopic: Role of Govt./Industry
Name of publication: New York Times
Title, headline, chapter name: Gore Sees Privatization of Global Data Links
Quote Type: Partial quote
Page number or URL of document at time of study:
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