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Comment on Aren’t Broadband Providers the Same? by ISP 1

ISP 1 — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:25:42 +0000

Aren’t Broadband Providers the Same?

Unfortunately, no they are not.

“Broadband” or “High Speed” Internet are loosely defined terms. Originally broadband Internet was defined as downstream speeds faster than 512Kbps. The definitions minimum speed has been steadily going up. Currently the FCC defines Broadband as a 4Mbps or faster Internet connection. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadband_Internet_access

Many broadband providers advertise “blazing fast” as 512 Kbps download speeds. 10 years ago that was super fast but today it is painfully slow.

The newer fiber optic and DOCSIS 3.0 cable systems are the way to go. 100 Mbps is available in many areas.

Comment on Municipal Broadband Untouched. Session is Over. Thank you! by Municipal broadband haters in NC dealt a blow | Broadband Internet Offers

Municipal broadband haters in NC dealt a blow | Broadband Internet Offers — Sat, 14 May 2011 21:10:20 +0000

[...] the SouthEast Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (SEATOA). According to Rice, the state legislature’s key House committee at first simply [...]

Comment on House Bill 129 by Joe

Joe — Tue, 10 May 2011 15:19:30 +0000

Would it be possible for the citizens of Wilson to form their own corporation (similar to the holding corp. for the Green Bay Packers), and have the city sell the fiber-optic network to the citizens? And thereby nullify the effects of SB 87?

Comment on Wilson Largely Exempted, but NC Takes a Big Step Backward by Jefferson Jackson

Jefferson Jackson — Tue, 10 May 2011 14:08:29 +0000

This single event has decided for me that I will vote against the incumbents in the next elections.

Comment on Wilson Largely Exempted, but NC Takes a Big Step Backward by Mike

Mike — Sat, 07 May 2011 17:43:21 +0000

I’m looking to move to NC later this year and this is just so disappointing. The politicians that passed this bill should truly be ashamed. TWC and ATT have no competition hence not motivation or desire to upgrade their networks. Wilson and Salisbury just became my top choice for buying a home when I move. Congratulations on what you have accomplished and I’m sorry to hear about this bill passing.

Comment on House Bill 129 by Darryl

Darryl — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:55:42 +0000

Speaking as a resident in Statesville, NC i feel it is absolutely imperative for this asinine bill not to pass. As it stands now, I have two choices for high speed internet. AT&T, which next month will be implementing caps on an infinite resource and Time Warner Cable, which offers a BLAZING fast ten (10) Mbps for $58.00 a month…it’s sickening. We have no access to fiber optic service and what’s worse is some people in rural areas of Statesville can only resort to broadband through satellite. God forbid these mega monopolies are challenged by municipal broadband service that actually aims to please the consumer and not charge more for less so we can remain the country’s worst broadband service provider.

Comment on About by JamesB

JamesB — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:16:16 +0000

I think you probably have ZERO ability to change where this is going other than pressing your local city or town to push on this. Our State Gov’t has never cared what the people of this state think unless it’s an election year.

Comment on About by Denise Linn

Denise Linn — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:52:48 +0000

I agree with Brent Akins. I also live in Winston-Salem, but am eager to support/get involved with this issue. Who can I contact for more information?

Comment on About by JamesB

JamesB — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:47:26 +0000

One of the co-sponsors of this Bill accepted campaign money from ATT and Time Warner, go figure.

Comment on About by Eric Dynamic

Eric Dynamic — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:11:26 +0000

I would challenge the bills on constitutional grounds: since when can a legislature prohibit the free exercise of citizen choice as to the operation of their economic system under a Democracy?

Frankly My Dear, By Now, I think the correct reply to these {epithet} jerks should be

“the next time you call for laws to protect your monopolies –

we’ll push to nationalize your entire industry, so that we can quit putting up with your crap and attacks on our society.”

How about it?

Same nonsense with PG&E in California. The writing is on the wall: it’s about time to start FIGHTING BACK against Corporate Fascism.