Re:Ohio GOP ends attempt to ban municipal broadband after pr...
by s1artibartfast on Tuesday June 29, 2021 @10:15PM
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>I'm not sure about this. If it's at cost or close to it than I'd be curious to see the case.
One of the bad examples that is often brought up is iProvo municipal internet. The city raised 40 million in bonds, ran up another 10 million in operating deficit, placed monthly internet bills on all residents even if they weren't connected. The city ultimately gave up and sold the infrastructure to google for $1.
One of the bad examples that is often brought up is iProvo municipal internet. The city raised 40 million in bonds, ran up another 10 million in operating deficit, placed monthly internet bills on all residents even if they weren't connected. The city ultimately gave up and sold the infrastructure to google for $1.
https://reason.org/news-release/think-tank-iprovos-losses-at...