http://roisforyou.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/tennessee-legies-go-into-pro-public-broadband-frenzy/
Tennessee legislators have bi-partisan support to expand public networks! Four bills have been written to un-do restrictions previously enacted. Check out the article above.
http://muninetworks.org/content/being-gig-city-its-all-about-upload
Community Broadband Networks discusses what it means to be a GigCity. This article is the second in a series about Wilson, NC.
Upload speeds in the US average 6.69 Mbps, which is ranked 41st in the world behind i.e. Hong Kong at 60 Mbps, Singapore (47 Mbps), and South Korea (44 Mbps). But, if you’re in Wilson, NC, you are competitive with the world’s top achievers. Read the article to learn more.
If you want to know what Google’s criteria are for building fiber in your city, here you go!
http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/03/04/3673580/fcc-questions-state-laws-that.html
This is one of those ‘about time’ stories ! And, congratulations to the FCC for showing a true leadership position.
http://www.fcc.gov/document/statement-fcc-chairman-tom-wheeler-fccs-open-internet-rules
The FCC supports an open Internet and is examining state barriers against muni networks.