I'm dealing with a satellite connection because state and local governments don't yet understand the role of IT infrastructure as an alternative to highway infrastructure. Problem is, the flow of highway tax dollars doesn't include IT either. I've seen some calculations to suggest how much oil could be saved if office workers were allowed to tele-commute one or two days a week. The debate is moving in the right direction, but this failure is a clear instance where the federal government needs to take a much more active role - just like with the Interstate Highway System.