[Cialug] Gigabit Internet in Iowa

[David Champion]

If you're expecting them to do fact checking before publishing, you will be
sorely disappointed.

-dc


On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 4:08 PM, Michael Davis <mpdavis at iastate.edu> wrote:

> My understanding is that LISCO has offered gigabit services in Fairfield,
> Iowa for years.
>
> http://www.lisco.com/liscofiberinternet.htm
>
> http://ottumwacourier.com/letters/x2056613384/Fairfield-meets-Gigabit-challenge-for-Iowa/print
>
> I wonder if the claim that they are first has been verified, or if they
> just took CFU's word for it.
>
> Michael Davis
> Software Engineering - Iowa State University
> WebFilings Software Engineer Intern
> IASG Treasurer
>
>
> On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 4:01 PM, Nicolai <nicolai-cialug at chocolatine.org
> >wrote:
>
> > Very cool, congrats to CFU:
> >
> >
> >
> http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/05/28/cedar-falls-becomes-first-iowa-gigabit-city/article
> >
> > "With the new fiber network (installed earlier this year), we are able
> > to turn up a customer's one-gig service on the same day they ask for it,
> > if not the same hour," general manager Jim Krieg said.
> >
> > $275/mo to the home, $950 for businesses.
> >
> > Nicolai
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