The Monopoly Magnate Helps Big Cable to Ban Community Networks in Georgia

We continue tracking the progress of Georgia’s HB 282, a bill to limit investment in Internet networks. The bill basically says that if some people in a community have access to 3 Mbps (moderately slow DSL) connections, the community cannot invest in its own advanced networks – even to connect just local businesses that would spur job growth. This bill could be discussed on the Georgia House Floor any day. If it passes there, the Senate will take it up.

Full Story: http://muninetworks.org/content/monopoly-magnate-helps-big-cable-ban-community-networks-georgia

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CBS Discovers Chattanooga Has Nation-Leading Internet Network

http://muninetworks.org/content/cbs-discovers-chattanooga-has-nation-leading-internet-network

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Carl Junction, Missouri, Plans Community Owned Fiber Network

http://muninetworks.org/content/carl-junction-missouri-plans-community-owned-fiber-network

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U.S. Representative Congratulates Iowa Community for Muni Network

http://muninetworks.org/content/us-representative-congratulates-iowa-community-muni-network

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Muni Broadband: Why Not in San Francisco?

http://muninetworks.org/content/muni-broadband-why-not-san-francisco