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Telco Sues City For Plan To Roll Out Own Broadband

Posted by samzenpus on from the forcing-the-hand dept.

Syngularity writes 'MaximumPC is featuring an article about one broadband provider's decision to sue the city of Monticello, Minnesota after residents passed a referendum to roll out their own fiber optic system. TDS Telecommunications had earlier denied the city's request for the company to provide fiber optic service. During the ensuing legal battle, which prevented the citizens from following through with their plans, TDS Telecommunications took the opportunity to roll out a fiber system.'

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  1. Revenge is a dish best served cold by commodore64_love · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    It appears that TDS sells physical videos that we can buy. Also modems. Steal them. Working together and using our power as consumers we could kill this giant (i.e. bankrupt the corporation), same way we did to Circuit City.

    Aside -

    These TDS idiots charge $35/month for 750k DSL! Dang. I only pay $15 for mine. TDS is not only dishonest but also greedy.

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    "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." - historian Evelyn Beatrice Hall
  2. Re:I wish the system could do something good for o by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Ah yes, the touchy-feely "pat them on the head and give them a cookie" approach, and everything will be all better. I've got a better idea: drag the little monsters out in the street and shot 'em. Now, you don't have to worry about the poor babies finding jobs when they get out.