Cox Communications is suing the state of Rhode Island over a $109 million plan to improve broadband infrastructure, arguing that the state's program benefits areas already served by high-speed internet, using flawed data and manipulated broadband maps. The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, which manages the program, counters that the lawsuit is an attempt by Cox to protect its market share and misrepresents the facts, emphasizing that the funds aim to address underserved areas. Both sides dispute the fairness and accuracy of the broadband expansion plan.
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Cox sues state over plans to better Internet speeds - Jamestown Press
Cox Communications has filed a lawsuit against the state of Rhode Island that could jeopardize a plan to equip 1,900 locations in Jamestown with improved broadband speeds. The 33-page complaint, filed Sept. 23 in Providence Superior Court, alleges the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation mismanaged...
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From what I understand Cox had a monopoly on things here for some decades (political help) but earlier this year Metronet start run fiber optic lines on a large scale for commercial and residential. My job will save 10k+ yearly from the switch and we are working on a partnership with them.
