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RE: Petition for Internet expansion in Puna - Aaron S - 06-16-2016
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Originally posted by tinkertailor
Thanks, Aaron. We did use that email address though. He must be very busy right now.
I have the e-mail address for his chief of staff, who is "very" responsive. You'll definately get a response from him.
RE: Petition for Internet expansion in Puna - tinkertailor - 06-16-2016
Thanks. I'll email you and try it.
RE: Petition for Internet expansion in Puna - pahoated - 06-17-2016
A court ruling has found internet access is a utility. Haven't really read the pro's and con's, sounds like ISP's aren't in favor of classifying internet access as a utility. It does seem this ruling could bring it under the PUC in time. The problem is the Hawaii PUC doesn't show all that much competence in being able to add internet access to their spaghetti stew style of management.
http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2016/06/court_ruling_finds_internet_a.html
"Aloha also means goodbye. Aloha!"
RE: Petition for Internet expansion in Puna - kalakoa - 06-17-2016
franchise agreement with the State was renewed in March 2016
How unfortunate. They were kicking this can down the road for a few years...
The problem is the Hawaii PUC doesn't show all that much competence
Well, yes, that's how we ended up here in the first place.
Ubiquitous internet access would probably grow the economy -- can't have that (unless it's on Oahu).
RE: Petition for Internet expansion in Puna - kalakoa - 06-17-2016
http://cca.hawaii.gov/catv/files/2016/03/DandO368_BigIslandFranchiseRenewalFinal.pdf
An amusing read; Oceanic/Spectrum can probably be challenged, if anyone wants to waste money arguing with PUC. It was really hard to pick just 3 paragraphs...
OTWC's request to consolidate the East Hawaii and West Hawaii Cable Franchises into a single Cable Franchise covering the entire island of Hawai'i, County of Hawai'i, is granted on the condition that the quality of service will be the same for all areas of Hawaii Island.
Provide a broadband service for low-income consumers in Hawai'i (providing households with children that have a student participating in the National School Lunch Program and seniors, age 65 and older who are eligible and receive federal Supplemental Security Income benefits, with broadband service initially for $14.99/month, at speeds up to 30 Megabits per second ("Mbps") download, and 4 Mbps upload) within three (3) years of the close of the transaction.
During the term of this Cable Franchise, OTWC shall make available to all residents on the Island of Hawaii, its Cable Service, which shall include the minimum programming specified in the following Section N.C. of this D&O. OTWC shall not deny service to any group of potential Subscribers because of the income of the residents of the local area in which such group resides, provided the local area otherwise meets OTWC's twenty-five (25) homes per mile line extension policy and the feasibility provisions set forth in Section IV.R.6. of this D&O.
RE: Petition for Internet expansion in Puna - tinkertailor - 06-17-2016
Thanks to the contact Aaron gave us, we have now heard from Melika Carroll,a policy advisor for Brian Schatz in Washington, responsible for telecommunication issues. She tells us that it is DCCA (Dept of Commerce and Consumer Affairs) rather than PUC who is the responsible partner. She is going to send us an email on Monday with more information which we will share with you all.
RE: Petition for Internet expansion in Puna - Aaron S - 06-17-2016
quote:
Originally posted by tinkertailor
Thanks to the contact Aaron gave us, we have now heard from Melika Carroll,a policy advisor for Brian Schatz in Washington
No problem. I'm pleased the information I provided you proved helpful.
RE: Petition for Internet expansion in Puna - kylepfister - 06-18-2016
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Originally posted by kalakoa
20 (or is it 25?) houses per mile
...all the way to your location...
They could run one fiber all the way to Kalapana
Telcom fiber goes to Leilani, will be extended to Seaview "next year" (using Federal "Connect America" grants, of course).
Do you have more details about this Telecom fiber plan to Seaview?
RE: Petition for Internet expansion in Puna - kalakoa - 06-18-2016
Do you have more details about this Telecom fiber plan to Seaview?
Believe it's a byproduct of the planned Verizon tower, which will need some actual bandwidth.
RE: Petition for Internet expansion in Puna - tinkertailor - 06-22-2016
As promised, Melika Carroll, from Brian Schatz' Washington office, has sent the following information. She told me by phone that it is important that Hawaii DCCA hear from as many consumers as possible so they have the documentation they need to make changes.
Here is the body of her email:
I am sending you links that will provide more information about internet access and the different agencies that keep track of consumer complaints. I encourage you to fill out and submit the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ report. They are also the right point of contact for service complaints at the state level.
Please don’t hesitate to call any time if you have any other questions.
Mahalo,
Melika
BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS
For more information about broadband internet access and the different types of technologies available, please refer to this website: https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us/articles/202654234-Getting-Broadband
STATE OF HAWAII
To help the state track problem areas, please use the following link and fill out the form on the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ broadband page where residents may report a broadband unserved area, report challenges to obtaining access to broadband, or share information on broadband speed and coverage in their area: http://cca.hawaii.gov/broadband/contact/
FEDERAL FUNDING FOR INTERNET ACCESS
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 expanded the traditional goal of universal service to include increased access to both telecommunications and advanced services—such as high-speed Internet—for all consumers at just, reasonable, and affordable rates. For more information about federal funding for broadband services, please refer to this website: https://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/universal-service
HOW COMMUNITIES CAN ACCESS BROADBAND INTERNET
Please refer to this document: http://www.ntia.doc.gov/report/2015/broadbandusa-introduction-effective-public-private-partnerships