HR 2726 (Rep. Pete Sessions) Bill Banning Muni-Networks Nationwide

Date Published by Dana Spiegel on June 13, 2005 under Policy   Tags Tags: ,    Comments No Comments »

A bill just introduced in Congress would take away the right of cities and towns across the country to provide citizens with universal, low-cost Internet access.
Giant cable and telephone companies don’t want any competition–which might actually force them to offer lower prices, higher speeds and service to rural and urban areas.
U.S. Rep. Pete [...]