“A Colorado-based digital phone and broadband Internet provider is expanding its service near two Nebraska towns — and receiving federal funds to do so — despite a state regulator’s concerns that it can’t guarantee callers will have 911 access when disaster strikes.
Rise Broadband, the new consumer brand operated by Colorado-based JAB Broadband and its subsidiaries, already serves customers in 15 states, including parts of Nebraska.
Rise announced Tuesday that it is receiving $16.9 million in federal funding to expand its rural broadband and digital voice services in parts of five states, including rural Columbus and St. Libory in Nebraska..........”
There’s a one word solution for those not getting the local services they desire:
Move!
If you had crappy neighbors, would that justify taxing me to rent you a UHaul truck? Would it justify the gubermint regulating truck rentals?
Remember 20 years ago when the feds decided they needed to control cable TV rates? ATM fees?