Many in North Carolina Closer to Up to 1 Gigabit Network Speeds Delivered by AT&T

[Raist]

I know... not really a Tech Support topic at first glance, but it is related in a way as it may ultimately provide some relief to players on the lower east coast. Put this same post in the General Section as well... just trying to get the word out there, as this project is still waiting for approvals from local boards before things can move forward. So, if this may potentially benefit any of you guys, please try to contact your locals to urge them to vote in favor of this expansion into these markets.

http://about.att.com/story/att_worki...ina_areas.html

News they put up a couple days ago. Looks like their still moving forward with their u-Verse expansion plans, even if it is moving a bit slower than projected. Still only a few markets in SC where I live... but 6 more markets pending in NC is a good sign.

More competition for the 6M+ speed market is sorely needed... hopefully it will ease some of our congestion woes in the SouthEast corridors if they can get the agreements approved. Anyone living in these areas that is interested, please let your voices be heard:

Carrboro, Cary, Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh and Winston-Salem

Details about the proposal and contact info and such should be posted/updated at the North Carolina Next Generation Network (NCNGN) site:
http://www.ncngn.com/

[SirTaint]

Been following this closely since I live in Cary and work in Chapel Hill.

[Shiriya]

Never knew about this but that sounds nice and would surely like that.