.@UTOPIAnet is a debate point for Longmont, CO and their fiber network vote. http://t.co/1a2qkStU # Google wants to do fiber in Europe too. http://t.co/W90fWmw7 # We're number 12! We're number 12! http://t.co/SkR9dUkz # NCTC leverages economy of scale for its TV Everywhere effort. http://t.co/0KSuqHOM # Cable's spectrum holdings gives them… Continue reading
The Deseret News brought up that UTOPIA and iProvo are proving to be campaign issues in the upcoming municipal elections. (h/t: Brian Merrell) The article itself provides a good background on the financial details of the networks (and an added bonus that the Utah Taxpayers Association is little more than… Continue reading
The feds had a hand in "six strikes" agreements. http://t.co/jyiGDvcw # YouTube may be making a play for original content. http://t.co/06qIQnk6 # TechDirt calls bunk on USF reform. http://t.co/ZWNx85IL # The incentive for original cable content? Higher carriage fees. http://t.co/sF4M6Jmj # Comcast makes the top ten least trustworthy companies list…… Continue reading
See below for update. It appears that astroturfing isn’t just for the Utah Taxpayers Association anymore. The Utah County Association of Realtors, a very powerful lobbying group, has been organizing a “public forum” entitled “What does UTOPIA mean for your home?” and has been using robocalls to promote attendance at it…. Continue reading
Surprise! Your ISP is way overstating its bandwidth costs. http://t.co/713YqHiY # Is text messaging about to get gutted? http://t.co/csNBlgRN # There's still a lot of money to be had in cell tower backhaul. http://t.co/y0olMBhE # Just because you don't know how to use a gig now doesn't mean you don't… Continue reading
CenturyLink says "me too" with cheap Internet. http://t.co/x3E4pWb2 # Batton down the hatches, pirates: your ISP could cut you off thanks to ACTA. http://t.co/KF2zOYGT # Netflix's move to original content includes the Arrested Development revival. http://t.co/KOjJ0Wpa # Don't know much about iProvo and want to know more? I'll be speaking… Continue reading
Netflix inks a big deal with Dreamworks. They're far from dead. http://t.co/vaIcGYPe # Amazon adds Fox streaming to give Netflix a run for its money. http://t.co/Mgr5cEut # Get educated on USF reform. http://t.co/ZCng8YCd # Unsurprisingly, the unaffordability of big broadband is holding up both adoption and the killer apps for… Continue reading