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Bill would prohibit municipal public networks

Posted in Digital Divide, Policy on July 7th, 2005

A bill, Preserving Innovation in Telecom Act of 2005 (HR 2726) , is introduced byTexas Republican Pete Sessions prohibits state and local governments from offering any public telecom or networking services in competition with private companies. More detail

It’s interesting this bill is called “Preserving Innovation In Telecom Act.” Should it be called “Destroying Innovationin Telecom Act”?

Community Broadband Act of 2005 in the Senate

Posted in Policy on July 7th, 2005

U.S. Senators John McCain and Frank R. Lautenberg introduced the Community Broadband Act of 2005. This challenges the bill introduced by Congressman Pete Sessions prohibiting municipalities from offering wireless Internet access to residents and local businesses. More detail