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Matt
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said by TKJunkMail  :said by flycuban :Funny that at the end of the day - consumers still have the option of choosing whomever they want as their ISP, etc. Comcast can compete just as any other provider in the area. Consumers are NOT being forced to purchase services from any one company, unless there isn't any other company to choose from. They are forced to take services from the electric utilty, which may be forced to subsidize the ISP services if that venture proves unprofitable. Then those electric customers could see higher rates to cover the ISP losses. Yes, and Puff the Magic Dragon could fly down the street. Hey, it's possible, however it's very unlikely.
From their FAQ:
Is it fair for government to compete with the private sector?
One of government’s key responsibilities is to provide communities with infrastructure and fiber optics is a key infrastructure much like roads, sewer systems and the electric system. Well-functioning infrastructures help private businesses grow and compete which is the primary reason we think Chattanooga should have it.
Yes, we are government but we raised the capital for the construction of this project just like any company, we will have to pay franchising fees to deliver video services in each municipality just like any company, we will pay tax equivalents like any other company would. | |
Pizz
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1 edit | If the Cable/Telco's were smart, they would try and ink an agreement with this FTTH muni, and be their upstream carrier to the internet. ATT in Utah was smart, and inked a deal with Utopia Networks »www.redorbit.com/news/technology···dex.html
Even though ATT is not their ISP, they still provide transit, which sill turns a very nice profit as a carrier. I'm sure Verizon (tier 1 provider) Qwest, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, all have backbones that could easily provide upstream to the internet.
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Matt
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| said by Pizz :If the Cable/Telco's were smart, they would try and ink an agreement with this FTTH muni, and be their upstream carrier to the internet. ATT in Utah was smart, and inked a deal with Utopia Networks » www.redorbit.com/news/technology···dex.htmlEven though ATT is not their ISP, they still provide transit, which sill turns a very nice profit as a carrier. I'm sure Verizon (tier 1 provider) Qwest, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, all have backbones that could easily provide upstream to the internet. I agree wholeheartedly. Let the muni manage the last mile and let the incumbents provide access over it. | |
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