Comment There isn't even a bayou in Lafayette!!! (Score 2, Informative) 274
I currently live in Lafayette and it's a great town and the poverty is not nearly what SEEMS to be implied here.
The local Library has plenty of computers available to anyone who wants free internet access rendering the argument above null. The people the article and the city talks about would be better served using the Library's facilities to find a job first, then purchasing a PC followed by Cox or Bellsouth's 128k up /128k down internet connections.
What the article misses completely is the fact that Cox is by far and away the 1 ton gorilla here.
Before the city's proposal I'd rarely see Cox advertising on Cable television, but now our market is bombarded daily with adverts telling us how Cox IS our neighbors, friends, and family. They are trying desperately to give us that oooey gooey feeling towards them.
Also since the proposal broadband upload and download speeds for their 50 dollar a month service has doubled! The irony is they made their own case against themselves. :)
I don't agree with the article and I'm still not entirely sure I support the city's decision, but ultimately it competition is a good thing for consumers.
As long as Lafayette's fiber venture doesn't start loosing OUR money and is self sustaining I'll back it for years to come.
Oh and last but not least, there isn't even a bayou in Lafayette. :P
The local Library has plenty of computers available to anyone who wants free internet access rendering the argument above null. The people the article and the city talks about would be better served using the Library's facilities to find a job first, then purchasing a PC followed by Cox or Bellsouth's 128k up
What the article misses completely is the fact that Cox is by far and away the 1 ton gorilla here.
Before the city's proposal I'd rarely see Cox advertising on Cable television, but now our market is bombarded daily with adverts telling us how Cox IS our neighbors, friends, and family. They are trying desperately to give us that oooey gooey feeling towards them.
Also since the proposal broadband upload and download speeds for their 50 dollar a month service has doubled! The irony is they made their own case against themselves.
I don't agree with the article and I'm still not entirely sure I support the city's decision, but ultimately it competition is a good thing for consumers.
As long as Lafayette's fiber venture doesn't start loosing OUR money and is self sustaining I'll back it for years to come.
Oh and last but not least, there isn't even a bayou in Lafayette.