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.”

Link: http://wraltechwire.com/responses-for-next-generation-network-surprise-please-triangle-backers/12309078/

Quote:

“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

Quote:

“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.”

Link: http://www.heraldsun.com/business/x204798496/Group-considering-proposals-for-ultra-high-speed-internet

Quote:

“Faster Internet: McFarlane mentioned Raleigh’s participation in an alliance of North Carolina governments and universities that aims to build an ultra-fast Internet network 10 to 100 times the speed of typical service.”

Link: http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/03/04/2725216/raleigh-mayor-touts-transit-in.html

Quote:

“In two years, citizens of the Triangle’s seven-county metro area might be able to download a movie faster, pitch telecommuting from home to their bosses or start a new business. The reason? The Raleigh-Durham area could have new ultra-high-speed bandwidth capabilities.”

Link: http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/02/24/2700604/gigu-tries-to-bring-more-bandwidth.html

Quote:

“Last Friday, FCC Chairman Genachowski issued a statement discouraging states from creating (or maintaining) barriers to community owned networks. This statement came just days after Georgia began considering a bill to limit local authority in deciding whether a network were a wise decision.”

Link: http://www.fcc.gov/document/genachowski-stmt-proposed-state-legislation-restricting-broadband

Quote:

“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

Quote:

“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

Quote:

“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/

Quote:

“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