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Wally Bowen, Tim Karr: Block the Broadband Power Grab
Wally Bowen, the Founder and Executive Director for the Mountain Area Information Network in Asheville, North Carolina, wrote the following op-ed with
FCC Commissioner: Blocking Local Broadband Authority "'Exactly The Wrong Way to Go"
FCC Commissioner Copps spoke at the SEATOA Conference in Asheville, North Carolina, on Tuesday.
Rural Massachusetts Open Access Fiber-Optic Network Builds Momentum
We are hearing exciting news from western Massachusetts -- at least 17 towns have already held the necessary meetings and votes to join the Wired West cooperative that will build an open access, universal, FTTH broadband network in each of the member towns. This is an exciting project in a region largely left behind by cable and phone companies.
Leading Critic of Community Network in NC Revealed to Be TWC Employee
It will come as no surprise to those familiar with this space that the leading critic of MI-Connection, a cable network in North Carolina owned by local governments, has been revealed to be an employee of Time Warner Cable.
Santa Monica's City Net Recognized by Ash Center at Harvard Kennedy School
We have frequently encouraged communities to learn more about Santa Monica's approach to incrementally building a publicly owned fiber-optic broadband network, which has just received another award.
Community Broadband Networks Launches New Theme
We're cleaning up our act with a new theme designed by Eric James. We hope you find the site more pleasant to use and will notify us if you find something amiss. Thank you.
Time Warner Cable Monopoly Protection Act Heads to North Carolina Governor
It took far more longer than expected, due to the many phone calls from concerned citizens opposing it, but Time Warner Cable's investments in the North Carolina Legislature have finally paid off. A bill that will crush its only potential broadband competition in the state is sitting on the Governor's desk.
Venturing Into the Rights-of-Way: I Own What???
This is the first in a series of posts by Rita Stull -- her bio is available here. The short version is that Rita has a unique perspective shaped by decades of experience in this space.
Tennessee Bill to Encourage Economic Development Killed by Telco Lobbyists
As we continue to report on depressing campaigns to deny people fast, affordable, and reliable access to the Internet (as Time Warner Cable is doing in North Carolina), we are also making an attempt to highlight good legislation (as we
Time Warner Cable Bill his Senate Floor, Chaos Ensues
As Time Warner Cable's bill to limit competition from community networks nearly finished its exciting journey through the North Carolina Legislature, it found itself in a madhouse where the sponsor of TWC's bill (Senator Apodaca) accused another Senator of allowing his chi
Tim Pozar on Community Broadband
Tim Pozar talks with Leo Laporte and Tom Merritt about community broadband, particularly in San Francisco where Tim lives.
Time Warner Cable Bill in North Carolina Heads to Senate Floor
A short update on yesterday's hearing of the Senate Finance Committee on Time Warner Cable's bill (HB 129) to level community broadband in North Carolina: the bill was passed and will head to the Senate Floor (but not this week) TODAY.
Time to Act: North Carolina Senate Finance Committee Votes on H129 on Wed
North Carolina's Senate Finance Committee is poised to take away the right of communities to decide for themselves if building their own broadband network is a good idea or not.
Broadband Properties Summit - Economic Development Program Streaming on Thursday
I'm heading down to Dallas tomorrow for the annual Broadband Properties Summit.
UTOPIA Expanding into Centerville with Broadband Stimulus Award
Centerville is finally getting the fiber-optic network it wanted, after many years of waiting. UTOPIA has started work to expand its network, first to community anchor institutions and then to residents and businesses.
Michigan's Failed Deregulation of Cable After 5 Years
Five years ago, Michigan decided to deregulate cable companies, preempting local authority to negotiate with cable companies in favor of a more relaxed statewide franchise. Many states have gone down this path in hopes of spurring competition and lowering the prices for service.
Pro Community Broadband Bill in Washington Will Return Next Year
As we recently noted in our coverage of the Chelan Public Utility District in Washington state, state law restricts the authority of Public Utility Districts to offer retail services over the fiber-optic networks many have built.
Listen to Progressive States Network Phone Call about Community Broadband
I just noticed that Progressive States Network has published the audio from a phone call we did on March 31 about community broadband networks. I was one of the four guest speakers -- we each spoke for 5-10 minutes and then answered questions from the audience.
Google Gigabit Chief Defends Local Authority to Build Broadband Networks
Google's Gigabit Chief, Milo Medin (actual title: VP for Access Services), told the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee that the FCC takes too long to make decisions, causing uncertainty for a variety of companies and slowing innovation.