Archive for February, 2009
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
Rumor: Management Shake-Up at Broadweave
Word around the campfire is that EsNet isn’t very happy with how Broadweave is doing and plans to find a new operations manager as part of taking a more active role in the company. I’ve confirmed with with two sources, so it seems pretty solid. One of the sources claims that CEO Steve Christensen may [...]
15 Comments » - Posted in Rumors, iProvo by Jesse
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
Prime Time Communications to Buy Out Mstar
After months of rumors that Mstar has been looking to be acquired, it looks like Prime Time Communications, the newest provider, is the suitor. This gives Prime Time an instant customer base on UTOPIA and strengthens Mstar’s position as a triple-play provider. It comes at a cost, however. Now that Prime Time is the only [...]
4 Comments » - Posted in News, UTOPIA by Jesse
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Prime Time Communications Announced as New Triple-Play Provider on UTOPIA
Chalk up another one for UTOPIA. Today they announced having scored Prime Time Communications as a new service provider and one that brings their own video product. Mstar now has some real triple-play competition including in the HD market. Prime Time is in a few private communities including Sun River in St. George and Lake [...]
34 Comments » - Posted in Cheers, News, UTOPIA by Jesse
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Broadband Bytes: February 14-20, 2009
Headlines this last week have been dominated by the DTV switch, The Pirate Bay’s trial, and a finalization of the broadband stimulus amount. There were also announcements on 4G wireless from AT&T and Verizon as well as more movement towards online video (and a big step back for Hulu). All this and more in this [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Broadband Bytes by Jesse
Friday, February 20th, 2009
Liveblogging the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee: Feburary 20, 2009
As I normally do when attending government meetings, I’ll be liveblogging the entire affair. Today the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee will be considering SB205, a bill that makes modifications to redevelopment agency funds.
Upon a closer examination, it looks like it will do two things that can affect UTOPIA: network infrastructure can only be paid [...]
3 Comments » - Posted in Events, Legislation by Jesse
Friday, February 20th, 2009
UTOPIA in Brigham City: Open for Business
A press release issued today makes it official: UTOPIA is ready to sign up customers in Brigham City. The open house is still on for 1PM today (though the press release already quotes those events with special time travel technology) to answer questions and make sure service is available to your home or business.
17 Comments » - Posted in Cheers, News, UTOPIA by Jesse
Thursday, February 19th, 2009
SB205 Hearing This Friday at 2PM
SB205 will be heard before the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee this Friday the 20th at 2PM. For those of you planning on going to Brigham City, that doesn’t leave much in the way of time to make it down for the hearing, especially since it will be the first item heard. I would encourage [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Legislation by Jesse
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
SB205 Assigned to Committee
SB205 has been assigned to the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee. There is currently no hearing scheduled during which it could be heard, so keep your eyes on their schedule for changes. It will be critically important that as many of us as possible appear at the hearings to speak our piece and express the [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Legislation by Jesse
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
UTOPIA Open House in Brigham City This Friday
UTOPIA will be holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house this Friday February 20th to officially open Brigham City. The event will take place from 1PM to 3:30PM at 100 N 600 W. The rumor mill says that a new provider may be announced at this meeting.
4 Comments » - Posted in Events, Rumors, UTOPIA by Jesse
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
SB205 Text Available, Would Ban RDA Funds for Telecom
The text of SB205 became available a few short moments ago and, as currently worded, would ban the use of RDA funds on telecommunications projects. (See lines 651-3.) The bill is a direct response to Centerville’s attempts to build out fiber optics infrastructure in the city to promote next-generation networks. Given Sen. Bramble’s significant power [...]
