[Durham INC] Amendment to Internet Resolution

[Pat Carstensen]

Following up on Donna's comments, we may need a "whereas" that defines "broadband"  -- so it doesn't include DSL/Cable or lead to the idea that you can get enough broadband through wireless.  I used to know about this kind of thing, and could probably figure out something, but it's always easier to appeal to someone else to do something (-:
Regards, pat
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Subject: [Durham INC] Amendment to Internet Resolution To kick off discussion, I would like to make an additions (in italics) to the proposed resolution: Appendix D: A RESOLUTION BY THE INTERNEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL OF DURHAM SUPPORTING FASTER, LESS EXPENSIVE, AND MORE RELIABLE INTERNET SERVICE WHEREAS, existing Internet service providers enjoy near monopolies of Internet access infrastructure; and WHEREAS, residents of Durham experience poor Internet performance from these same existing broadband carriers; and WHEREAS, Durham’s economic future is dependent, in significant part, on growth in industries and services which require high speed, high quality Internet access; and WHEREAS, quality of communications services affects the perceived quality of a neighborhood; and WHEREAS, Durham neighborhoods and residents have drawn the attention of the InterNeighborhood Council of Durham to a number of initiatives, whether by publicly traded companies or public-private consortiums, designed to bring high speed Internet alternatives to Durham and to the determination of the City and County of Durham to pursue one or more of those alternatives; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the InterNeighborhood Council of Durham through its delegates duly assembled that the InterNeighborhood Council: 1.  Recognizes, salutes, and celebrates Durham's desire for faster, more reliable and less expensive Internet alternatives; and  2. Supports competition in the Internet service provider market; and  3.  Expresses its gratitude, enthusiasm, and encouragement of and for the City and County of Durham as they pursue high-speed Internet alternatives; and 4.  Urges Durham elected officials and other government officials to seek one or more alternatives that balance the desire for higher real-world speeds, more reliable and cheaper service, and expanded coverage of as much of Durham as possible, as quickly as possible, in as equitable a manner as possible; and 5.  Offers its support, whether by resolution or otherwise to any application, pooling of information, or other reasonable means that might increase the chances for high-speed internet alternatives being realized sooner rather than later. This _________ day of ______________________________, 2014. THE INTERNEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL OF DURHAM By: __________________________________________      Scott Carter,      President  		 	   		  
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