[sllug-members]: Bad UTOPIA news - let's do something about it

[Scott K]

The obvious marketers should be the ISP's. Xmission should be advertising
how you can get "Highest Speed" internet for just $40 a month.
Maybe they prefer to keep prices low, rather than advertise something they
can only provide to a fraction of Utahns. I'm sure someone still has
connections and can ask Pete Ashdown why Xmission isn't targeting built out
city's with ads.

You'd also think the cities would want to sell UTOPIA rather than having to
pay back bonds from tax dollars. Most city's already send out newsletters,
property tax bills, etc., and should be persuaded to distribute your UTOPIA
ads. They have a stake in this too.

it's incredible that Comcast wants $43 a month for 6 Mbps (with cable TV,
they don't even easily show you a price without) while Xmission gives you 15
MBps UTOPIA for $40.

Scott K.

from:  http://www.xmission.com/utopia/faq/index.html

*How fast is UTOPIA?
*We will initially offer access of up to 50 Megabit for residential
customers and up to 100 Megabit for businesses with faster speeds available
in the future.
*What will it cost?
*One time $54 installation fee for residential customers.
15 Mbps - $40 Monthly - This covers both the line fee and complete Internet
residential service from XMission.
50 Mbps - $50 Monthly - This covers both the line fee and complete Internet
residential service from XMission.
Business connections start at $125 Monthly for a 30 Megabit connection and
Internet service. Installation additional, call
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