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Description:: This group opposes a set of bills that are called "level playing field" bills in their title, but do anything but that. The bills do ensure the likes of Time Warner, Embarq and other cable/Internet providers a continuing monopoly.

We must, as citizens, fight this legislation and stop cable companies from telling you that they are your only choice. They don't have to be. The city of Wilson,NC fought this same legislation in 2007 and won. The results is their own municipality run, full fiber to the home cable/Internet/digital phone brand, Greenlight.

With more and more cities wanting to move in this direction, Time Warner and Embarq are crying about making money on the free market (they just don't want anyone else to make any).

We need to write letters, organize a day at the legislature and write editorials for our papers. We need to call out the parties responsible for the practice of writing anti-competition bills. (read less)
This group opposes a set of bills that are called "level playing field" bills in their title, but do anything but that. The bills do ensure the likes of Time Warner, Embarq and other cable/Internet providers a continuing monopoly.

We must, as citizens, fight this legislation and stop cable companies from telling you that they are your only choice. They don't have to be. The city of Wilson,NC fought this same legislation in 2007 and won. The results is their own municipality run, full... (read more)
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