RBUA.ORG Residential Broadband Users' Association    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in    Fed up community creates own co-op ISP          RBUA.ORG Forum Index -> Whats New View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Baz Member Joined: 29 May 2023 Posts: 251 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2023 3:42 pm    Post subject: Fed up community creates own co-op ISP Interesting article in the UK's The Guardian ( http://www.guardian.co.uk/online/news/0,12597,1121103,00.html )describing a commmunity, tired of waiting for broadband and so decided to create a co-op to service themselves. This threat caused British Telecom (the would-be DSL supplier) to freak and suddenly offer the service, but it was too late for many. The members have a choice of wired or wireless service, the membership is growing and the service is cheaper than what BT can offer. Kinda makes you think, doesn't it? Say if a condo board or tenants in an apartment block got together and created a service not dependant on the 'usual suspects'... Or maybe the Greater Cabbagetown Broadband Co-op? Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         RBUA.ORG Forum Index -> Whats New All times are GMT - 5 Hours Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Announcements----------------Announcements Rogers Hi-Speed Internet----------------Rogers Hi-Speed DiscussionsGeneral QuestionsUnplanned OutagesHome NetworkingSecurityWhats New Shaw Internet----------------Shaw DiscussionsGeneral QuestionsUnplanned OutagesHome NetworkingSecurityWhats New Bell Sympatico----------------Sympatico and other xDSL Provider DiscussionsGeneral QuestionsUnplanned OutagesHome NetworkingSecurityWhats New Eastlink----------------Eastlink Site Concerns----------------Admin RequestsCRTC DiscussionsFight Against Bit CapWireless Alternatives Cogeco Internet----------------Cogeco Internet Satellite Broadband Solutions----------------Satellite Broadband Solutions Telus----------------Telus VOIP Providors----------------Primus VOIPVonageRogers VOIP ServicesCogeco VOIP ServicesZingo VOIP  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group