Lindon is still in on UTOPIA. http://t.co/9LFhlzV65l -> Content producers need to stop fearing the cable companies and make some real money. http://t.co/TtCF2QLdo1 -> Here's a chance to talk to the Utah Broadband Project. http://t.co/yH5dUhCE5T -> A bunch of you are in the Internet slow lane. http://t.co/HH03lQyDdt -> The incumbent… Continue reading
In a surprise move, UTOPIA Executive Director Todd Marriott has stepped down and is no longer with the agency. The press release is light on details, but I can only assume that with the Macquarie deal in the works and UTOPIA meeting its financial targets under its five year plan,… Continue reading
Broadband Bytes for 2014-01-03 http://t.co/ilWZnrxrVf -> Is YouTube ready to start doing 4K video? http://t.co/TuOeiIZ0kG -> It kind of seems like AT&T is about to start doing some odious shakedowns. http://t.co/HdJMHJSkKW -> Does your connection struggle with HD? Netflix wants to give you a discount for giving it up. http://t.co/4MkcqfHzEA… Continue reading
I suppose it could be possible for UTOPIA opponents and critics to make their case without lies or misrepresentation, but much like discovering how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop, the world may never know. The latest example is an op-ed published in… Continue reading
There’s not a lot of details out about the proposed public-private partnership between UTOPIA and Macquarie, but it’s already looking like Provo’s deal with Google Fiber is about as raw as I thought it is. Here’s a breakdown of how the two deals differ: UTOPIA/Macquarie iProvo/Google Contract length 30 years… Continue reading
Macquarie isn't a done deal yet. http://t.co/4lc6X2xsyQ -> Broadband Bytes for 2013-12-27 http://t.co/7MkcA2caLy ->
Broadband Bytes for 2013-12-20 http://t.co/dVLaVbSqkw -> Uh oh. Looks like the UK "porn" filters have expereinces a significant amount of scope creep. http://t.co/QsIVOyjUgC -> Why you won't see major telecom upgrades: investors are scared to death of the costs. http://t.co/HWyFx0jdNm -> Is Internet access going to get better or worse… Continue reading
Broadband Bytes for 2013-12-13 http://t.co/nam186YTnK -> Like most incumbents, AT&T believes that being first to a franchise agreement gives them special rights. http://t.co/mjspogklAi -> Good news: UTOPIA is ahead of their 5-year projections. http://t.co/kVU3rmGWa7 -> Yet another reminder that if you're not already upgraded, you're going to get sold off…. Continue reading
Broadband Bytes for 2013-12-06 http://t.co/8hnPkJ3jaV -> Yet another reminder that CenturyLink loves taking subsidies. http://t.co/oQ2UmEBX4z -> Remember when Ars asked for ISP horror stories? They've delivered in spades. http://t.co/PaCijmTrOA -> From the "you don't say" department: it's hard to get financing for fiber projects. http://t.co/xY9XaPTeBo -> Less-than-shocking: video streaming is… Continue reading
Broadband Bytes for 2013-11-29 http://t.co/aMymRWpBIE -> Want a gig from your existing ISP? You probably need competition to get it. http://t.co/yZdvpwvtBA -> Is there a top-tier ISP interested in UTOPIA? All signs point to yes. http://t.co/6kTmI97exi -> Bear in mind that this low-latency solution 1) doesn't provide lots of bandwidth… Continue reading