Re:“Dig once” bill could bring fiber Internet to much of the US
by mi100hael on Thursday March 23, 2017 @12:32PM
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This would only apply to projects receiving federal funding, which I don't imagine includes most subdivisions. Most likely just interstates, state highways, and maybe county highways. That wouldn't necessarily get fiber through your front door, but it should get it far enough out to provide a viable high speed option for rural households that are currently stuck with dial up or satellite.
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Re:“Dig once” bill could bring fiber Internet to much of the US
by ec109685 on Thursday March 23, 2017 @01:28PM
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They can make taking federal highway funds contingent on adopting a dig once policy for locally funded projects. This is how the speed limit and drinking age was standardized across the country.
Re:“Dig once” bill could bring fiber Internet to much of the US
by milesrout on Thursday March 23, 2017 @11:50PM
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I still find it astounding Americans can't drink until 21.
Re:“Dig once” bill could bring fiber Internet to much of the US
by jessaustin on Thursday March 23, 2017 @02:26PM
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It will be an interesting change, for the federal government to use this power for good rather than evil.
Re:“Dig once” bill could bring fiber Internet to much of the US
by indolering on Thursday March 23, 2017 @04:30PM
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But if this goes through on a national level it would spark off local legislation as well. This would be a great half-a-loaf for politicians who can't afford to oppose these monopolies.
Re:“Dig once” bill could bring fiber Internet to much of the US
by AnthonyMouse on Thursday March 23, 2017 @01:20PM
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There is no reason we couldn't or shouldn't also do the same thing at the state level.