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National Broadband Master Plan:

A Secure, Publicly Owned, National Fiber-Optic Network

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About

The National Broadband Master Plan (NBMP) is Neo Network Development's immediately actionable, 5-Year plan to digitally overhaul, modernize, secure, and unify America's investment in digital infrastructure by building a vast, Nationwide network of underground conduits, infrastructure, and enough fiber to facilitate a rapid migration away from individual retail internet circuits over to dedicated strands of fiber.

The ideal place to build this new infrastructure is directly alongside the U.S. Interstates, Federal Highways, Federally Funded State and County Roads, where the U.S. Department of Transportation is the lead agency responsible for their safe operation and permissible use.

As a Nation, our overreliance on hundreds of private companies and thousands of individual retail internet circuits is our Achilles heel. Every level of government, military, defense, intelligence, energy, communications, transportation, healthcare, and financial institutions use a consumer-grade internet for everything from sending and receiving email to managing critical control systems, putting life, health, human safety, and sovereignty at risk simply because until now, there has been no other choice.

Upon completion, this new infrastructure and fiber optic core will connect thousands of anchor points, including Federal buildings in every state capital and major U.S. city in all 50 states, our international, national, and regional airports, seaports, and ground transportation hubs, critical utilities, energy production and distribution facilities, military bases and intelligence agencies, essential communications and wire centers.

The plan would also provide the foundational infrastructure needed to interconnect megawatt and edge data centers to capture up to $20 Trillion in private-sector investment in AI, Quantum Computing, Advanced Wireless, and an unlimited array of emerging technologies, including the Golden Dome.

Built almost entirely within existing federal transportation rights-of-way, this sovereign infrastructure and fiber optic core will fortify Homeland Security, harden our Military, intelligence, and National Defense capabilities, and fuel 21st-century digital economic growth.

Strategically routed to interconnect thousands of unserved rural areas and underserved communities, infrastructure access will enable the provisioning of far more affordable internet services for economically disadvantaged communities and the seamless upgrade and overhauling of the public internet itself.

By unifying public taxpayer funds and private sector investment to include all government (public) and commercial business and use cases, the measurable taxpayer savings are so profound, this one infrastructure project is inherently self-sustainable, pays for itself and pays the American taxpayers and ratepayers back while the commercial use with the participation and help of the private sector provides a perpetual source of non-tax revenues needed to fund continued organic growth and expansion of the infrastructure over time.

It is this unique combination of shared ownership, accessibility and use and an actionable plan to leverage the U.S. and State Departments of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration existing resource pool, established supply chain and demonstrated ability to safely build our roads, tunnels and bridges to build the information superhighway consisting of robust and resilient infrastructure at scale and to place the fiber optic cables needed for immediate, emergency Government use.

This new fiber optic core will defend and protect our most vulnerable and critical infrastructure from acts of cyber-terrorism, cyber-warfare, and malicious attack from hostile foreign governments, terrorists, and criminal bad actors, saving countless billions of dollars and preserving the life, health, and human safety of over 336 million Americans.

Ultimately, it is the institutional and industrial experience and commercial subject matter expertise of the private sector owners and operators joining forces to ensure that every incumbent Telecommunications, Fiber Hyperscaler and Internet Service provider is able to build fiber and access electric service 5 to 10 times faster and up to 3 times more cost effectively than would ever be possible building independently owned and operated networks.

For more than three decades, the American taxpayers and ratepayers have involuntarily paid in more than $300 billion in the form of federal tax relief, broadband grants, and temporary and ineffective broadband subsidies, while these programs have been plagued by corruption, inexplicable delays, gross negligence, willful misconduct, fraud, waste, and abuse.

In the midst of a $39 Trillion National Debt Crisis, we can no longer afford, or allow, our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to bear the brunt of prior generations' cataclysmic financial and fiscal mismanagement, and the incompetent and unrestrained taking and spending of public funds, while getting nothing of value in return.

If we are once again forced to borrow against our family's future, we have a fiduciary duty, financial obligation, and social responsibility to invest in infrastructure rather than gifting or spending it all to subsidize an ailing industry incapable, unwilling, or unable to build the fiber America needs in places where it is needed most.

This one major infrastructure investment will secure safety and preserve our families' futures by generating non-tax revenues, so we can finally begin to reduce our spiraling national debt and use the proceeds to pay them all back.

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National Broadband Master Plan

Build America's Secure Digital Backbone

America's greatest vulnerability to attack isn't on land, at sea, in the air, or in space; the biggest threat is the internet cloud and worldwide web. A fragmented, consumer-grade internet has become a national security risk, leaving critical infrastructure and control systems exposed in an era of cyber warfare and quantum threats.

This Impact Video explores Neo Network's National Broadband Master Plan (NBMP)—a bold, infrastructure-first solution to build a secure, sovereign, and self-sustaining information superhighway within America's existing federal transportation rights-of-way. The message is clear and urgent: America has the assets, the expertise, and the opportunity to act now. The only question is whether we will build what the 21st-century digital future demands before it's too late.

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Discover the Key Components of
The National Broadband Master Plan

How a National Broadband Master Plan Can Strengthen America's Future

Broadband touches every part of modern life and is widely recognized as a fifth utility, yet today's approach to faster, more reliable, and more affordable broadband is fragmented, inefficient, and largely ineffective.

This video featurette highlights one critical component of Neo Network's National Broadband Master Plan (NBMP) and explains why a comprehensive, infrastructure-first strategy is urgently needed. Learn how building the infrastructure needed to deploy high-capacity fiber optic networks can strengthen security, reduce exposure, and protect the nation before the next digital threat ends in tragedy.

Watch why Neo Network's National Broadband Master Plan is necessary and explore the full Master Plan to understand the integrated strategy for securing America's digital future.

Watch to See Why Change Can't Wait.

Why America Needs a National Broadband Master Plan Now

High-speed broadband is no longer a luxury; it's foundational infrastructure.

This video featurette highlights one key pillar of Neo Network's National Broadband Master Plan (NBMP) and explains how a long-term, strategic approach can strengthen national security, close connectivity gaps, fuel economic growth, and position the United States as a global leader for the next century.

Watch the rationale behind Neo Network's National Broadband Master Plan and explore the full Master Plan to understand the comprehensive strategy for securing America's digital future.

Watch How a Unified Approach Can Transform the Future of Broadband.

Inside the National Broadband Master Plan: What It Is and How It Works

America's broadband problems—high costs, poor quality, and limited access—share one root cause: not enough fiber in the right places.

This video featurette explores a critical component of Neo Network's National Broadband Master Plan (NBMP) and introduces a bold proposal to build a nationwide fiber-optic core along the U.S. Interstates, Federal highways, and Federally Funded State and County roads. Designed for transparency, security, and long-term sustainability, this plan delivers benefits that extend far beyond broadband.

Watch how Neo Network's National Broadband Master Plan works and explore the full Master Plan to understand the comprehensive strategy for securing America's digital future.

Watch to Understand the Plan Behind the Promise.

The Financial Case for a Smarter National Broadband Investment

Billions of dollars are being invested in broadband, but is the money being used wisely?

This video featurette highlights one key pillar of Neo Network's National Broadband Master Plan (NBMP) and makes the basic financial case for an infrastructure-first approach. It shows how shifting from leased or rented networks and thousands of individual retail internet circuits that rely on perpetual subsidies to dedicated dark fiber can profoundly reduce costs, enhance security, and create a self-sustaining platform that supports all levels of government, now and into the future.

Watch how Neo Network's National Broadband Master Plan proposes a smarter investment model and explore the full Master Plan to understand the integrated strategy for securing America's digital future.

Discover the Smarter Way to Fund Broadband.

Ensure Safe National Broadband Deployment Without Compromising Budgets

When it comes to national infrastructure, safety isn't optional—it's the mission. Choosing the lowest-cost option often leads to the highest long-term risk. Smart planning and modern construction make all the difference.

This video featurette explores one critical component of Neo Network's National Broadband Master Plan (NBMP) and explains how a proactive, safety-first approach to national fiber deployment reduces risk, protects communities, and delivers long-term savings.

Watch how Neo Network's National Broadband Master Plan strengthens the digital backbone every critical sector depends on and explore the full Master Plan to understand the comprehensive strategy for securing America's digital future.

Watch How Smart Infrastructure Reduces Risk.

Why the National Broadband Master Plan Is Critical to National Security and Resilience

As cyber risks increase, America's civilian networks remain dangerously exposed.

This video featurette highlights one critical component of Neo Network's National Broadband Master Plan (NBMP) and explains how an infrastructure-first approach creates the secure fiber foundation needed to protect critical infrastructure, economic stability, and public safety before a crisis hits.

Watch why Neo Network's National Broadband Master Plan is essential for national defense and security, and explore the full Master Plan to learn about the integrated strategy for securing America's digital future.

Watch to See Why National Broadband Is Mission-Critical.

Build America's Digital Superhighway with the Airport Improvement Program (AIP)

In 1956, America built the Interstate Highway System to connect and protect the nation. Today, our digital infrastructure lacks the same level of security. This video introduces Neo Network's vision for a Public Digital Superhighway—a nationally owned fiber backbone deployed along existing interstates and federal highways.

As part of Neo Network's National Broadband Master Plan (NBMP), the FAA's Airport Improvement Program (AIP) can help transform publicly owned airports into secure digital hubs, strengthening cybersecurity, restoring digital sovereignty, and unlocking new non-tax revenue.

Discover how this approach protects critical infrastructure and builds a safer digital future for America.

Discover a bold blueprint for a smarter, safer digital future.

A Clock Is Ticking

The U.S. is currently in a state of undeclared digital warfare. Hostile actors continuously target government systems, utilities, transportation networks, and financial infrastructure through the public internet.

Experts warn of "Q-Day," the potential moment when quantum-enabled AI could break existing encryption in the coming years. When Q-Day arrives, software-based defenses alone will fail. The only durable, long-term solution is a secure, physically separated fiber-optic core network that can operate independently of the public internet.

Need for a Better Model

Since the Clinton administration, more than $300 billion in federal subsidies, tax relief, and broadband grants have been awarded to private providers. Despite this spending, the U.S. still relies on leased infrastructure from private fiber-optic internet providers, often at retail rates.

The current model has failed to deliver security, affordability, or accountability. NBMP envisions replacing perpetual subsidies with infrastructure ownership to create conditions for affordable internet providers, sustainable pricing, and long-term public value.

Build, Own, and Operate the Fiber Core

NBMP is built on a simple premise: the government should own its digital backbone just as it owns its tanks, naval vessels, and aircraft.

The plan would establish a secure, underground fiber-optic network within existing federal transportation rights-of-way. This national fiber optic infrastructure platform would connect all 50 state capitals, major cities, and critical infrastructure hubs.

Public ownership ensures transparency, security, and resilience—while enabling shared access for commercial and community use.

Proven by History

America Has Built Its Way Forward Before

NBMP follows the same playbook that built the nation's most transformative infrastructure:

  • Abraham Lincoln connected a divided nation through the railroads.
  • Franklin D. Roosevelt electrified rural America.
  • Dwight D. Eisenhower created the Public Interstate Highway System.

Each project strengthened national security, accelerated economic growth, and delivered generational returns. NBMP carries that legacy into the digital age.

A Secure, Affordable Fiber Future

The National Broadband Master Plan proposes a Public Digital Superhighway that delivers a secure, publicly owned fiber optic internet solution at a national scale—supporting defense, government operations, and economic growth while enabling affordable internet services for communities nationwide.

Neo Network Development envisions building the fiber optic infrastructure America needs—secure, sovereign, and built to last.

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Your Voice Matters:

Help Shape the Future of America's Internet

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If you'd like to learn more about our plan and discuss how you and/or your organization can join in this effort to support change in Internet infrastructure across the nation, here are two ways we would love to connect:

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