FiberNow
@cox.net | Hoping the citizens do the right thing...
Lafayette has a tremendous chance to set an example that will hopefully lead to other cities doing the same, and bring in business locally. I will be voting YES, and I hope many others follow suit. |
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teach
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Denver, CO | I sure hope they make it. |
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hayabusa3303
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Is it me or is it that all the telco's know all to do is complain and try to work to fix the problem? The biggest cry baby is Bellsouth they need a bottle and some warm milk also because its not there fiber come on. I have a fix bellsouth lay down some fiber then!!!!!!!!!!!
Was i reading this right tax dollars are for fiber deployment right?
just my half dollar in this..
ps bellsouth grow up act your age you might get some people who will pay for your pots. |
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ezric
join:2003-05-29
Minden, LA | reply to teach
Re: Hoping the citizens do the right thing...
Me personally, I am against such a thing. I don't believe the government needs any more control than they already have. For a government that regulates such businesses and then to compete in the business is conflicting. |
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FiberNow
@cox.net | reply to hayabusa3303
Re: im sorry
The local municipal utility will acquire revenue bonds for the project that can be paid back over a 25 year time period. |
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brooklynman4
join:2004-09-07
Brooklyn, NY | They wont get unless verizon gets a big fat pay check from the community lol |
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BigCreek
God Is Good.
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Heber Springs, AR
| Too bad it has to come to this ...
I am against this sort of thing as it is a correct principle that government should be involved in as few things as possible.
But in this case I hope it passes if only for the wake up call it could represent to the entrenched monopolies that have consistently shown themselves unwilling to serve their own customers.
Sad we've come to this. But kudos to Lafayette for being willing to fight.
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SBC Pro Static DSL; Linux. Terrific wife & kids; live on a farm by Big Creek. Software & network consultant. |
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FiberNow
@cox.net | reply to brooklynman4
Re: im sorry
Verizon is not an incumbent here. The main 2 companies providing telecom services are Bellsouth and Cox. |
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Eric Martin
join:2005-06-19
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Re: Hoping the citizens do the right thing...
So under a presidency of you we wouldn't have municipal power plants, rural electrification, roads, water , military since they would compete with private sercurity guards.
I see. We should let a few corporations who have the funds for big projects to own them and charge the living hell out of us and prevent any new progress .
The good ole monopoly Bell days. |
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mishaq
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Richardson, TX
clubs: | Sad
That's terrible. The town should employ the 1,300, train most for the fiber ISP's technical support, and train the rest as technicians.
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Damn you FCC! |
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teach
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Denver, CO
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Re: Hoping the citizens do the right thing...
mmm, I think you may need to read a little more on the issue but the main or big picture is the city would lease not run it. the city is trying to end the digital divide.
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FiberNow
@cox.net
| That is incorrect. The city would both build out the network and provide the services. The city has begged Bellsouth and Cox for a public / private partnership, and niether one has offered any package that has been even worth mentioning. Thus, the city has decided that they will provide the services, as well as the fiber. |
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Octopussy2
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Batavia, IL
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BONNE CHANCE Lafayette!!!! The Tri-Cities are rooting for you from the North. After your fabulous Fiber Film Festival and Fiber Music Venues with Huval playing the sax, I'd say you guys pretty much have this locked up IF you get out the vote. A JULY referendum on a Saturday is pretty interesting and unusual, so getting out the vote is important. BUT, you guys have a list of supporters a mile long, including the Republican and Democratic parties, Realtors, Home Builders Assoc., the Chamber of Commerce, and the list goes on and on and on.....
Here's to you Lafayette! Go get 'em!
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ezric
join:2003-05-29
Minden, LA
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Re: Hoping the citizens do the right thing...
said by Eric Martin  :So under a presidency of you we wouldn't have municipal power plants, rural electrification, roads, water , military since they would compete with private sercurity guards. I see. We should let a few corporations who have the funds for big projects to own them and charge the living hell out of us and prevent any new progress . The good ole monopoly Bell days. On all of the above utilities, they are monopolies in the their own right and as such there is not any competition.
In this case you have two companies competing for business, and on the verge of spending billions to upgrade their networks. They are both migrating toward ip-everything.
A project like this undermines both. So instead of competion between two, you would rather have a muni monopoly.
All I was saying is I believe in the long run it is not beneficial to the consumer.
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FiberNow
@cox.net | reply to Octopussy2
Re: Sad
We're doing our very best to spread the word to vote. The anti-fiber movement has picked up a little steam by telling out right lies about the project and spreading FUD. Hopefully, we will overcome that. |
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MonkeyPox4
join:2004-12-21
Lafayette, LA | reply to FiberNow
Re: Hoping the citizens do the right thing...
As do I. Getting up early to go vote. If for no other reason to vote for this initiative, stick it to BellSouth for their nonsense-spreading & FUD. I find their behavior offensive. |
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Need some Fiber
@lusnet.net
| Bell/Cox
Why would bell/cox upgrade their equipment when they are currently making a fortune off crappy rates and services?
They are against this proposal because it does not fit THEIR idea of what Lafayette should have? To be honest, I would not mind if bell/cox pull out of Lafayette. At least our money would not be going into out-of-state pockets that have no concern about about the needs of this community.
Hell, when do you see the Republican and Democratic party coming together over anything? |
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Octopussy2
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Batavia, IL
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Re: Sad
That was bound to happen and was to be expected(FUD). The incumbents are vicious in these types of battles and will stop at nothing to protect their profits and market share. They also have deep pockets to spread their disinformation, unfortunately.
If people just stop and think for a moment about why these two companies are fighting so hard to stop a competitior before it is even built, and realize what an asset they will have in a "hometime utility" with local customer service and local accountability, there is really no other way your residents can vote but YES!!!
Remember, municipal broadband is also about economic development for a community and marketing your community as a better place to live who will attract businesses to town that bring new jobs to town. Not to mention the benefits fiber will bring to Lafayette and it's digital divide issues.
Your grass roots leaders and leaders from the community have done a fine with the campaign FOR fiber. I have an idea, come Sunday morning, the residents of Lafayette will wake up victorious.
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teach
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Denver, CO
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Re: Hoping the citizens do the right thing...
who was incorrect? |
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nelsong
join:2001-11-03
Lafayette, LA | reply to FiberNow
I for one have already voted yes. I am currently on a business trip up in Virginia, but made sure that I absentee voted yes before I left. |
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