As stated in MIS in Use 6 (page 126), the biggest bottleneck in the Internet is the last mile from the ISP to the home. Numerous cities are developing plans and proposals to provide optical cable to the doors of small businesses and homes. When this occurs, applications that require high bandwidth, such as the delivery of movies, will become popular. As of 2008, Netflix offers limited streaming video with existing technology. The company is positioned to pounce on higher bandwidth as it becomes available. Name three other products or services that become feasible when most homes have optical cable at the door.

What companies or industries stand to lose from the development of high-bandwidth capability? If you worked in one of those companies, how would you respond to this threat? How can you use the knowledge you gained from this question to guide your search for your first job