[sllug-members]:Comcast_Is_Starting_The_Tiered_Internet_Whether_We_Like_It_or_Not

[u235sentinel]

I've been working with several people in the West Jordan City Council 
and speaking a great deal with the Mayor about this.  He has some strong 
concerns which I think could be alleviated with good information (vs. 
the Comcast crap).  It's been a slow process and the Mayor's last 
comments were West Jordan would NOT be joining Utopia.  He did however 
express a strong interest in learning more so at least the door is still 
open.

I've been asking if he would be interested in a tour.  I'll be working 
with Utopia to hopefully make that happen soon.  I don't know if the 
City Council is interested in the tour but it's a start.

I have some information about Utopia requirements.  I believe it's 
mainly money (a bond) they need to get things started and permits to 
perform the work.  The Mayor is also concerned about things like 
liability and so on.  Sounds reasonable enough.

If anyone is interested I can create an email group list and update you 
on my activities.  Naturally I don't post it on my blog.  Wouldn't want 
Comcast to get wind and derail my efforts :-)

There are a few other's working through the valley to bring Utopia to 
non member cities.  Cross your fingers for West Jordan!!



Charlie Sumpter wrote:
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> understand the costs associated with such a venture, and how their city 
> will gather & allocate funds for the project...but generally speaking I 
> think Utopia has a good thing going, and I know I want it in WJ!
>  
> Does anyone happen to know offhand exactly what Utopia requires from a 
> city to become part of the project?
> 
>