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by Brandon Hill - Sat, May 16, 2015

NC Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against FCC For Sticking Its Nose In State’s Municipal Internet Fight

It looks as though North Carolina’s municipal Internet fight is about to get a bit nastier. North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper has “gone to the mattresses” in order to stop the FCC from exerting its power over state affairs. But before we get into this latest development, we need a bit of a backgrounder. ... Read more...

by Brandon Hill - Mon, Feb 02, 2015

Large Telecoms Strangle Municipal Broadband, But FCC Intervention May Provide Relief

For many Americans seeking high-speed Internet access for their homes, options are often very limited. In the Raleigh, NC area I have access to exactly two players when it comes to reliable high-speed internet for my home: Time Warner Cable and AT&T. Time Warner Cable’s highest speed tier in my area gives me 50 Mbps... Read more...