Comments on: Do-it-yourself anti-municipal broadband kit http://www.muniwireless.com/2004/12/20/do-it-yourself-anti-municipal-broadband-kit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-it-yourself-anti-municipal-broadband-kit Citywide WiFi, smart grid, enterprise wireless, public safety, mobile apps Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:38:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: suziheavens http://www.muniwireless.com/2004/12/20/do-it-yourself-anti-municipal-broadband-kit/#comment-5779 suziheavens Sun, 02 Jan 2005 12:46:11 +0000 http://muniwireless.sandboxdev.com/?p=4545#comment-5779 This is an important story that I wish more people would read. When Americans wake up and realize we no longer have a media or government of, by and for the people, that corporations are writing the rules for their own benefit not ours. And then ‚Äúputting them over, on us," they are going to be righteously angry. I hope we get mad soon. This is an important story that I wish more people would read. When Americans wake up and realize we no longer have a media or government of, by and for the people, that corporations are writing the rules for their own benefit not ours. And then ‚Äúputting them over, on us,” they are going to be righteously angry. I hope we get mad soon.

]]> By: Ed http://www.muniwireless.com/2004/12/20/do-it-yourself-anti-municipal-broadband-kit/#comment-5780 Ed Fri, 24 Dec 2004 03:19:26 +0000 http://muniwireless.sandboxdev.com/?p=4545#comment-5780 The Heartland Institute report says that there "is no evidence showing municipal investments in broadband lead to faster economic growth or higher personal incomes." This seems counterintuitive, but if this is true, it would seem that municipalities that are considering community broadband should be sure that they have compelling non-economic reasons. If it is not true, cities should be prepared to deflect this type of claim with facts. Do you know of any rigorous economic analyses that demonstrate a positive economic effect from broadband availability? The Heartland Institute report says that there “is no evidence showing municipal investments in broadband lead to faster economic growth or higher personal incomes.” This seems counterintuitive, but if this is true, it would seem that municipalities that are considering community broadband should be sure that they have compelling non-economic reasons. If it is not true, cities should be prepared to deflect this type of claim with facts. Do you know of any rigorous economic analyses that demonstrate a positive economic effect from broadband availability?

]]> By: j|turn http://www.muniwireless.com/2004/12/20/do-it-yourself-anti-municipal-broadband-kit/#comment-5785 j|turn Thu, 23 Dec 2004 18:57:20 +0000 http://muniwireless.sandboxdev.com/?p=4545#comment-5785 <strong>Municipal Broadband Access in the US</strong> I've previously discussed, with Mark for example, that internet connectivity is so important that it should be treated as a public utility, rather than just a matter for private interests. Apparently, the businesses disagree with me. (Why am I not surp... Municipal Broadband Access in the US

I’ve previously discussed, with Mark for example, that internet connectivity is so important that it should be treated as a public utility, rather than just a matter for private interests. Apparently, the businesses disagree with me. (Why am I not surp…

]]> By: Zmetro.com http://www.muniwireless.com/2004/12/20/do-it-yourself-anti-municipal-broadband-kit/#comment-5784 Zmetro.com Tue, 21 Dec 2004 10:24:30 +0000 http://muniwireless.sandboxdev.com/?p=4545#comment-5784 <strong>Madison WiFi: Anti Municipal Broadband Kit!</strong> Esme Vos:To make it easier for state legislatures to pass anti-municipal broadband laws, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has a piece of anti-municipal broadband model legislation entitled the "Municipal Telecommunications Private Indus... Madison WiFi: Anti Municipal Broadband Kit!

Esme Vos:To make it easier for state legislatures to pass anti-municipal broadband laws, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has a piece of anti-municipal broadband model legislation entitled the “Municipal Telecommunications Private Indus…

]]> By: Mesh Sandbox http://www.muniwireless.com/2004/12/20/do-it-yourself-anti-municipal-broadband-kit/#comment-5783 Mesh Sandbox Tue, 21 Dec 2004 05:52:08 +0000 http://muniwireless.sandboxdev.com/?p=4545#comment-5783 <strong>a nasty trend</strong> On the last Hello World we talked about the recent bill Pennsylvania enacted that will severely limit community wireless projects, and because of some vague wording make it difficult for entrepreneurs to compete against the likes of Verizon - as if it ... a nasty trend

On the last Hello World we talked about the recent bill Pennsylvania enacted that will severely limit community wireless projects, and because of some vague wording make it difficult for entrepreneurs to compete against the likes of Verizon – as if it …

]]> By: saschameinrath.com http://www.muniwireless.com/2004/12/20/do-it-yourself-anti-municipal-broadband-kit/#comment-5782 saschameinrath.com Tue, 21 Dec 2004 02:06:27 +0000 http://muniwireless.sandboxdev.com/?p=4545#comment-5782 <strong>Outing Astroturf Telecom Organizations (a.k.a. Simulacrums of the Public Interest)</strong> <p>As <a href="http://www.muniwireless.com/archives/000528.html">Esme Vos recently reported</a> on MuniWireless.com -- a new template for anti-competition, anti-municipal broadband legislation has been put out in coordination with three gro</p> Outing Astroturf Telecom Organizations (a.k.a. Simulacrums of the Public Interest)

As Esme Vos recently reported on MuniWireless.com — a new template for anti-competition, anti-municipal broadband legislation has been put out in coordination with three gro

]]> By: Wi-Fi Networking News http://www.muniwireless.com/2004/12/20/do-it-yourself-anti-municipal-broadband-kit/#comment-5781 Wi-Fi Networking News Mon, 20 Dec 2004 09:31:06 +0000 http://muniwireless.sandboxdev.com/?p=4545#comment-5781 <strong>Model Anti-Municipal Broadband Bill</strong> Esme Vos has uncovered (and has available for download) the model bill for state legislatures to ban municipal broadband: The inestimable Vos has emerged as a firebrand for fighting back the rhetoric of incumbent teleopolies that have put out the meme... Model Anti-Municipal Broadband Bill

Esme Vos has uncovered (and has available for download) the model bill for state legislatures to ban municipal broadband: The inestimable Vos has emerged as a firebrand for fighting back the rhetoric of incumbent teleopolies that have put out the meme…

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