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In the case we're discussing, that clearly wasn't an issue.

• rosser 12y ago
  Actually, TN is one of the states that has passed laws against municipal broadband. From that article: It’s illegal because Tennessee prohibits municipals from delivering both electric and internet service in any “area where a privately-held cable television operator is providing cable service.” Source: http://broadbandnow.com/report/municipal-broadband-roadblocks/ http://broadbandnow.com/report/municipal-broadband-roadblock...
  • mseebach 12y ago
    Clearly they overcame it. Here's a link to an article that may interest you: http://www.salon.com/2014/07/18/comcasts_worst_nightmare_how_tennessee_could_save_americas_internet_partner/ http://www.salon.com/2014/07/18/comcasts_worst_nightmare_how...
    • rosser 12y ago
      You mean ... this article? The one we're discussing right now?
      • mseebach 12y ago
        Yes. Which concerns municipal broadband in Tennessee actually, factually having been build, despite it apparently being illegal.
        • rosser 12y ago
          It's not blanket illegal. EPB can perfectly legally build out FTTx infrastructure in some cases, but not others.
        • davidandgoliath 12y ago
          It's worth noting that EPB built their network years ago, the laws are fairly recent if I'm not mistaken (though, I could be extremely wrong).