He is on the portal content committee. There will be a 'free' portal on minneapolis wireless to all users.
Need high speed internet (50mbps up/down, guessing burst -- not CIR) to all homes. Needs to be symmetrical.
Need to stop pressing segregation of content providers from premium vs not premium (ie: 30% loss) internet connections.
universal ftth bill at minnesota state congress. check out 'blandin on broadband'.
iron range fibernet is being pushed back on by qwest and minnesota cable
'open-sourcing government'
stop using 'enterprise' locked-in software, etc.
need to not just complain about poor internet services, but to contact government through the legislature, fcc, and local franchise authorities to ensure neutrality and high levels of service.
need to force investment by qwest and others to drop in fiber.
utility style regulation my help in forced investment and universal service.
minneapolis project is not a utility, it is a private/public 'partnership', the project is owned by usinternet.
technology centers are not the answer, ubiquitous connectivity at homes is highly important. (ie: the minitel experience)
Minneapolis is using belair equipment for their deployment.
