U-CAN in the News
Today’s Salt Lake Tribune had a small write-up on U-CAN today. Go check it out. UPDATE: DSL Reports picked up on it too.
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UTOPIA Posts Another New RFP
Rolling stones gather no moss and UTOPIA is barrelling down the hill. There’s a new RFP up on their website looking for fiber splicing and testing to tentatively begin in August. The RFP closes on August 1, so it looks like they’re sticking to an aggressive expansion strategy. Good news… Continue reading
UTOPIA Construction to Start in August, Just as Planned
Forum poster luminous has pointed out on the forums that UTOPIA has posted a new RFP to start construction again by August. This falls in line with the expectations set with city councils in April and May to waste no time in getting things rolling again. It's definitely good news… Continue reading
Clearwire Promises Open Network; Is This the Mythical Third Pipe?
Everyone was buzzing about the prospect of a wide-open network during the 700MHz auction (don't hold your breath on Verizon making good on it), but Clearwire is giving it to us now. The company, a joint venture with Sprint, Comcast, Time Warner and others, is promising open everything on its… Continue reading
Centerville Forming UTOPIA Oversight Committee
Centerville is taking a proactive role in making sure UTOPIA's health stays under close watch by forming an advisory committee composed of both residents and city officials. The city council is currently accepting applications from residents who are interested in participating and the word on the street is that three… Continue reading
Todd Marriott Named New UTOPIA Executive Director
As unveiled at the meeting in Payson, Todd Marriott was named as the new Executive Director of UTOPIA today. I had suspected it from the moment they introduced him at one of the earlier meetings and it's exciting to have someone with sales savvy and a passion for open networks… Continue reading
Off Again, On Again: Payson to Reconsider Vote on New UTOPIA Bonds
After more waffles than you'd see in an Eggo plant, Payson has decided that they need to rethink their vote on the new UTOPIA bonds after being the lone hold-out. The city council will meet Monday May 12 at 6PM to reconsider backing the new UTOPIA bonds, a move that's… Continue reading
BREAKING: Murray Approves New UTOPIA Bonds 4-1
Less than an hour ago, Murray's City Council approved the new UTOPIA bonds by a vote of 4-1 with Council Member Pat Griffiths casting the lone dissenting vote. This paves the way for the new bonds to be in place by June 1. Rumor has it that Payson will be… Continue reading
Opinion Piece in the Daily Herald
This opinion piece is adapted from my more in-depth analysis of the situation with iProvo and was published in today's Daily Herald. I had the opportunity to attend the inaugural meeting of the iProvo Review Committee and walked away with a significant amount of new data including copies of the… Continue reading
BREAKING: Orem Approves New UTOPIA Bonds By Unanimous Vote
After almost 2 hours of discussion and questions, the Orem City Council voted 6-0 to approve the new UTOPIA bonds and move forward with the new plan for the network. This leaves Murray as the last city to vote on the issue and all signs there point to yes. With… Continue reading