Internet Could Reach Capacity By 2010

Seattle (dbTechno) - According to a study released, the demand for internet services as well as infrastructure investment which is not up to par could lead to internet outages by 2010.

Nemertes Research has stated that internet providers are going to have to invest around $50 billion to avoid outages of the internet. The expectation is that the internet could actually reach capacity if these companies do not spend 60 to 70% more than their current plans call for.

Nemertes stated “Rather like osteoporosis, the underinvestment in infrastructure will painlessly and invisibly leach competitiveness out of the economy.”

The statement is that “The next Google, YouTube, or Amazon might not arise” if this is not fixed.

“We conclude by urging content and service providers to cooperate with researchers in sharing data.”

Tax credits were also suggested to spur internet providers to add more broadband capacity. If this is not done, 2010 could mean a traffic jam on the internet.