[TriLUG] OT: TWC pushing anti-consumer broadband bill

[Mark Turner]

Yes, those are good ideas, Matt. Unfortunately, though, we do not have 
the luxury of time in this case. This bill's fate could very well be 
decided before the next TriLUG meeting.

I think an online petition will make an impact. However, should you wish 
to try other routes, I would highly suggest you call your state 
representative as well as those serving on the Public Utilities Committee:

http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2011&BillID=S87

When dealing with the state legislature, a phone call is more effective 
than an email, so please consider calling. You can find out who your 
state representatives are here:

http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/GIS/RandR07/Representation.html

Thanks for your support!

Regards,
Mark


On 02/22/2011 12:48 PM, matt at noway2.thruhere.net wrote:
> I agree that "broadband" in the USA is in a sorry state compared to what I
> am learning of costs versus throughput in much of the rest of the world.
> Currently the providers have a near monopolistic hold on the market due to
> the high infrastructure requirements.   Legislation designed to increase
> this stranglehold are, in my humble opinion, a bad thing and municipal
> internet service may be one of the few effective competitor options.
>