Demand Universal, Low-cost Internet Access
Posted on June 10, 2005
Have you seen Laptop? This public service announcement reminds us that the divide between the media rich and the media poor is still a pressing issue. But having access to computer training is just the beginning- you need the tools and skills to be internet savvy. As high-speed internet access becomes the standard, we must question who is being left without this expensive but necessary technology?
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 Sessions (R-Texas) — a former telephone company executive — has introduced a bill (HR 2726) that would let cable and telecom companies shut down municipal and community efforts to offer broadband services.
Sign the petition and send a letter to your representatives opposing HR 2726.
Learn more about community internet and municipal broadband from Free Press.
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