[Hidden-tech] Municipal Broadband in Northampton

[Shel Horowitz, Ethical/Green Marketing Expert]

Amherst has town wi-fi--might be good to talk to someone over there. 
Though frankly, I have had very poor experience trying to log on to 
the town wi-fi network from e.g., Amherst Coffee.

At 1:08 PM -0500 11/29/13, Seth Fischer wrote:
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>Hello All,
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>I am interested in promoting the idea of Municipal (offered) 
>Broadband in Northampton. Comcast is simply too expensive and low 
>speed for the citizens and businesses in Northampton. I believe 
>Municipal Broadband would help the residents, as well as make the 
>City more appealing to businesses.
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>I believe Northampton is an idea location, as such as large percent 
>of the population is within 1 mile of downtown.
>
>I have spoken with a City Councillor who expressed significant 
>interest in (at least) exploring the idea.
>
>Does anyone know any of the issues related to a Municipal Broadband 
>initiative?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Seth Fischer
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