Article on submissions to RFP that were due April 1. Posted April 5, 2013
Quote: “The review of responses has just begun, but the backers seeking to create a Google Fiber-like high-speed network across the Triangle and parts of the Triad are certainly pleased with what they have seen so far.”
Article announcing Time Warner submits to NCNGN RFP (posted April 3, 2013)
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“Time Warner Cable wants to play an integral role in the N.C. Next Generation Network project and has submitted a proposal to the NCNGN organizers.”
Link: http://www.bizjournals.com/triad/news/2013/04/03/time-warner-cable-bids-for-next-gen.html
News story on the proposal submissions to NCNGN due April 1. (posted April 3, 2013)
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“A group of Triangle communities and universities that want to see a private company build out ultra-high speed Internet infrastructure here has received responses from eight potential providers of the technology.
Earlier this year, the Triangle Council of Governments issued a request for proposals for companies to build out an ultra-high speed network that would offer service with speeds up to 100 times faster than typically available.”
Check out the article in TelecomPaper, published February 12, 2013
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“The Gig.U coalition of universities that is helping college towns in the US gain access to super-fast broadband is expanding its effort to bring gigabit speed broadband networks to more communities. ”
Link: http://www.telecompaper.com/news/gigu-to-bring-gigabit-broadband-to-north-carolina–924513
N&O posted a story about Cary approving joining the NCNGN RFP. Posted February 14, 2013
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“The Cary Town Council will consider Thursday whether to join in a quest to build an ultra-fast Internet network 10 to 100 times as fast as typical residential and business Internet service.
A “yes” vote would put Cary on board with governments and universities from Raleigh to Winston-Salem. Together, they hope to find a private partner who would build a “gigabit” network, in part by using existing fiber-optic lines, underground conduits and data centers.”
Link: http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/02/13/2678541/cary-eyes-ultra-fast-internet.html
Erin Monda posted a great message in her blog for RTP about NCNGN, posted February 13, 2013
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“We’re Switzerland. It’s a designation that came about from our very nature; RTP came out of a joint collaboration between universities, government and industry.
In most cases, we strive to honor our foundation by being neutral in nearly all matters of a political flavor.
But sometimes there are matters that we cannot help but champion. North Carolina’s Next Generation Network (NCNGN) is one such project.”
Link: http://thertpblog.org/2013/02/13/north-carolina%e2%80%99s-need-for-speed/
Nice article in the Triangle Chatter - blog about the Research Triangle Region. Posted February 12, 2013.
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“We live in a world of acronyms and some are better than others. But you have to give credit to the minds that gave rise to the latest acronym to hit the Triangle: NCNGN. The brilliance is in the pronunciation: NC Engine – get it? Whether you spell it or pronounce it, NCNGN stands for one of the newest collaborations in the region – the North Carolina Next Generation Network.”
Link: http://www.researchtriangle.org/blog/nc-engine-roaring-with-ultra-high-speed
Another post on a conversation with Blair Levin by Triangle Business Journal, Posted February 4, 2013
Quote:
“See, Gig.U, if implemented, wouldn’t just bring fast internet and businesses interested in faster Internet to the Triangle — it would bring something the miser in all of us will appreciate — cheaper bills.”
Link: http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/blog/2013/02/why-gigu-matters-who-doesnt-want.html
Another post on the NCNGN effort on WRAL Techwire.
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The Request for Proposal published Friday by the group seeking to bring a Google Fiber-like network to the Triangle and parts of the Triad lays out an impressive plan.
Wow is one way to describe it.
Link: http://wraltechwire.com/triangle-s-next-generation-network-plan-wow-/12061565/
Article in Gigaom about NCNGN RFP release and discussing the need for ISP to compete for creating faster broadband. Posted February 3, 2013.
Quote:
“On Friday six cities in North Carolina issued a request for proposal for gigabit connections at a reasonable costs for businesses and residents. The cities have been talking up their efforts which would include new investment from a company, as well as the opportunity to lease the cities’ dark fiber. Just likeSeattle, Chicago, Chattanooga and Bristol Tenn., and Kansas City, these North Carolina municipalities are taking their broadband future into their own hands.”
Link: http://gigaom.com/2013/02/03/the-real-gigabit-challenge-is-getting-isps-to-think-like-tech-firms/