This City in Colorado is Fighting Back Against ISPs by Building Their Own Network

... in addition to other lobbying and campaigns done by big names in the internet business, actually swayed voters considerably. Over 40 percent of the Fort Collins area voted against having the broadband plan. This was despite the city council itself voting in a unanimous 7-0 decision to enact the policy.
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... in addition to other lobbying and campaigns done by big names in the internet business, actually swayed voters considerably. Over 40 percent of the Fort Collins area voted against having the broadband plan. This was despite the city council itself voting in a unanimous 7-0 decision to enact the policy.