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Fiber munis share incumbent war stories
(old news - 05:34PM Monday Aug 30 2004)
tags: Fiber · municipal
Whether they know it or not, residents of Lafayette, Louisiana, and residents of the tri-cities in Illinois (Batavia, St. Charles, and Geneva) have plenty in common. Both communities are trying to get fiber to the people, despite the best efforts by the incumbents to keep them out of the broadband business. It only makes sense that the muni-fiber group in Louisiana (Lafayette Pro-Fiber) would seek out the muni-fiber group in Illinois (Fiber for our future) and share war stories.

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Shuddertrix

join:2004-07-08
Botkins, OH
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Lucky people...

Those lucky people, they are actually being thinked about by fiber providers. Hmph. Maybe i'll move there, just to be thinked about.. heh

Monster Rain
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join:2002-08-03
USA

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Re: Lucky people...

Guess what? Fiber can be throttled down to a 1.5/256 connection just like DSL or Cable. Just thought you might like to know that
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Shuddertrix

join:2004-07-08
Botkins, OH
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Re: Lucky people...

Yes, i know that. But still, that would be evil for fiber, wouldn't it? Or just a way for them to make money..
joewho
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Zorglub

join:2000-11-18
Fremont, CA

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Go munis

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KoolMoe
Aw Man
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join:2001-02-14
Annapolis, MD
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Beat 'em to the punch

Take lessons from the Presidential Election.
The Bush campaign makes first strikes against the Kerry campaign with all sorts of misinformation. Kerry is then forced to refute them which makes him look 'defensive'.

Attack SBC/Comcast NOW.
Put together spots that highlight their rate increases, their poor/no service, and maybe even some rumours (you want your fees to increase AGAIN next year! It'll happen!). Force the incumbents to defend their position. They started playing dirty the first round. Your turn, muni's.

I have a friend who just moved to the Chicago area. Renting now but looking to move. I forwarded him this article in hopes that he'd strongly consider moving to your area...

Hey, another spot! "City-owned infrastructure will bring new residents, increasing tax revenues, reducing the tax burden on current residents, and bringing more income to local businesses."
KM
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Sunburn

join:2000-10-05
Denver, CO

Re: Beat 'em to the punch

said by KoolMoe See Profile:
Take lessons from the Presidential Election.
The Bush campaign makes first strikes against the Kerry campaign with all sorts of misinformation. Kerry is then forced to refute them which makes him look 'defensive'.

Attack SBC/Comcast NOW.
Put together spots that highlight their rate increases, their poor/no service, and maybe even some rumours (you want your fees to increase AGAIN next year! It'll happen!). Force the incumbents to defend their position. They started playing dirty the first round. Your turn, muni's.

I have a friend who just moved to the Chicago area. Renting now but looking to move. I forwarded him this article in hopes that he'd strongly consider moving to your area...

Hey, another spot! "City-owned infrastructure will bring new residents, increasing tax revenues, reducing the tax burden on current residents, and bringing more income to local businesses."
KM

You guys talk about broadband like it is CRACK!

BTW - since you brought it up, could you please back up your statements and give me ONE example where Kerry ever refuted anything that was said of him by Bush?...and what proof do you have that anything the official Bush campaign has said about Mr. Kerry has been untrue?? Lastly, how do you convince yourself of all this?

Pv8man999

@in.us

I Doubt they will....

I doubt verison will throttle thier fios down to 1.5 MB...they've spend billions trying to wire america up with fiber. They are offering 15MB down and 2 MB at 49 bucks a month. They will take the broadband market by force and couse a monopoly if the DSL and cable providers done upgrade to the new standards to come.

~Pv8man
Pv8man@hotmail.com
Hey Norm

join:2004-08-18
Saint Charles, IL

Re: I Doubt they will....

finally, they are doing something about broadband in the tri city area! just a couple years ago you'd have to have a wet dream to even think about broadband in the area. SBC and earthlink teased the area my parents lived in, saying DSL was availible in their area, when it wasnt. comcast HSI was a pipe dream. fast forward to present day, and both broadband options are there.

if stc, batavia, and geneva can get things in gear, FTTH will give DSL and HSI a run for it's money...and maybe trip it...and perhaps pee on them...then run away laughing...yeah, thats it:D:D:D
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