Google Fiber causes disruption (in Charlotte)
To anyone who deals with implementing infrastructure (be it roads, power, phones, or fiber optic cable), it is understood that the process is sometimes frustrating for those impacted during construction. Apparently, Charlotte is no different. The good news is that Google Fiber is coming to them, and further good news is that “More times than not, the process seems to go off without a hitch.”
It is with sadness that the ERC mourns the passing of the wife of one of its Directors. Jo Cline, co-founder of the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) alongside her husband of 54 years (ERC Board member Don Cline), passed away on July 25 in Greensboro, NC. Jo is lovingly remembered as the “First Lady of PARI”. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Jo Cline Memorial Fund at PARI (1 PARI Drive, Rosman, NC 28772).
Jo’s obituary can be found HERE.
Google Fiber and representatives from other tech firms will pitch lawmakers on ways to improve broadband investment around the country. “..old rules for network investment no longer apply.”
The ERC is pleased to announce that Tanya Riddle has been promoted to Operations Manager. Tanya is a long-term employee, having spent 9 and a half years performing different roles for the ERC. Over the past few years, she has been managing much of the daily operations. Please join all of us in congratulating Tanya on this promotion.
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/05/31/the-coming-broadband-divide/?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=1
“Fast Internet, the FCC is saying, has become as essential as having a phone to call the fire department. And not having it means more than missing out on the latest ‘House of Cards’ episodes on Netflix.”