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More Consolidation, Fewer Jobs, No Duh
North Carolina and Broadband as Infrastructure
Need Cloud Services like Online Backup? Steer Clear of Comcast
Community Networks Provide Cable/Broadband Competition That is Otherwise Unlikely
Syracuse Community Broadband Initiative Changes Name
The folks in Syracuse who are organizing for a community-owned network have changed their name from the Syracuse Municipal Broadband Initiative to Syracuse Community Broadband Initiative:
Video Comparing American vs. European Broadband Networks
Rick Karr has produced a "can't miss" 15 minute video that shows what happens when telecommunications is treated more like infrastructure and less like a for-profit morass controlled by massive companies.
Going Big with a Gig at Case Western Reserve University
Some still question whether we need FTTH networks, suggesting that modest copper upgrades will be fine for most over the next 5-10 years. When it comes to essential infrastructure, the idea that we should "cut costs" by operating right on the margin usually ends poorly -- and costs more, particularly in lost opportunities.
Lessig Promotes Publicly Owned Broadband at Personal Democracy Forum
I have long been a fan of Larry Lessig's work, so I was proud to see him use our work as the foundation for his presentation at the 2011 Personal Democracy Forum.
Vermont Town First to Get Universal Access to ECFiber Community Network
New Video: Community Fiber Networks Better than Phone, Cable Networks
#KillSwitch MoneyBomb Today - Let's Get it Made!
Today, take a moment to learn about a promising documentary and pledge some support to make sure it gets made! A short description:
Business Interest in Cortez Muni Network Exceeds Expectations
Response to Seattle RFP: More of the Same
Lafayette's LUS Fiber Creates Videos, YouTube Channel
Lafayette's publicly owned FTTH network has created a YouTube channel featuring a commercial aimed at residential subscribers (in 15, 30, and 60 second spots) as well as a longer video aimed at increasing economic development. Both are embedded below.
The Short Story of AT&T's Attack on Schools, Libraries in Wisconsin
I wrote the following synopsis of AT&T's attack on schools and libraries in Wisconsin for SaveTheInternet.com. We are still waiting for the Governor to sign the bill, something that may take another week or longer apparently.