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msongs Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-23-09 06:37 PM
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TimeWarner working to shut down local cheaper ISP - corporate bully as enemy ->
information via maximumpc.com -

Using political influence in the North Carolina legislature, American corporate price gouger and enemy of the people Time Warner is working to shut down a local ISP in North Carolina because that ISP offers locally originated cheaper internet access.

"Available today in Wilson, NC, you can get expanded basic cable with 81 channels, 10Mbps (download and upload) Internet service, and digital phone service with unlimited long distance to the U.S. and Canada for $99.95. A similar package from Time Warner comes with six less channels, lower upload speeds and costs $137.95 as an introductory rate (which will no doubt skyrocket after a few months). But now, with some help from the North Carolina State Senate, Time Warner is working a bill that will potentially cripple or ban local service, and even prevent local services from getting any funds from the broadband portion of the stimulus package."

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http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/time_warner_working_shut_down_local_providers_affordable_broadband

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w4rma Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-23-09 06:41 PM
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1. AOHell has too much power over us already. They don't need this kind of power. (nt)
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