Broadband Bytes for 2011-12-03
Unsurprisingly, you're using screens other than TVs to watch video. http://t.co/S4jk7EAo # Powered by Twitter Tools
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Broadband Bytes for 2011-11-26
Fmr. @UTOPIAnet exec plans to sue @mayorwinder over a Burwash story. http://t.co/WAcW7338 #utpol # CenturyLink starts capping. http://t.co/hgEbfGem # Powered by Twitter Tools
Broadband Bytes for 2011-11-19
Can't figure out what to do with a gig? Build it first, worry about apps later. http://t.co/n0PPO5t2 # Charging for prioritization gives ISPs an incentive for clogged pipes. http://t.co/T9BnfOcb # Surprise! RUS kind of sucks at that whole oversight thing. http://t.co/t9wlIUtb # The science has spoken: telecommuting is good. http://t.co/vckmhRDe… Continue reading
Broadband Bytes for 2011-11-12
So… let's talk about freeing up spectrum, but say nothing about the massive spectrum squatting. Seems legit. http://t.co/HChKgjIO # DNS attack spreads malware in Brazil. http://t.co/FTIvkJJQ # Hard drive shortage could have a big effect on cloud services. http://t.co/pwZNE8D5 # Mmmm… terabit! http://t.co/EDqG8Pvb # Charter playing nice with over-the-top video…. Continue reading
From Muni to Co-op? UTOPIA Model Paves a Way
A lot of people wonder why someone with my libertarian tendencies would support municipal broadband. I’m often trying to explain to them the massive market corruption that has occurred largely at the hands of bungled state and federal regulation, often getting a glazed look in return. By the time I… Continue reading
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Broadband Bytes for 2011-11-05
Google Voice would be a lot cooler if not for cranky carriers. http://t.co/MAMHswCI # Can your state lose a broadband grant? Louisiana did. http://t.co/XxaFk5Gg # Consumer education is proving to be a significant barrier to broadband adoption. http://t.co/oY370WEC # Is a lack of cable competition caused by hamstringing local governments?… Continue reading
UTOPIA Restructuring the Bonds
UTOPIA appeared before the Tremonton city council a couple of weeks ago to discuss refinancing the current bonds held by the network. As you may recall, the bond market went sideways after these bonds were issued resulting is a significantly higher interest payment than was planned for. This move is… Continue reading
Broadband Bytes for 2011-10-29
.@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
UTOPIA and iProvo as Campaign Issues
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