Comments on: State casts doubt on Digital Philadelphia vision

By: Broadband Stimulus Blockade – Comcast Objects to Broadband Projects On Its Turf | Stop the Cap!

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:51:29 +0000

[...] that a familiar argument. The state of Pennsylvania didn’t help matters when it didn’t include the project on a list of “recommended projects” it sent to federal [...]

By: Technically Philly » Friday Q&A: Broadband biz strategist Craig Settles talks Digital Philadelphia future | Covering the Community of People Who Use Technology in Philadelphia.

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:48:33 +0000

[...] Because of the tremendous influx of applications, the NTIA turned over some of the decision-making process to state governments. Last week, the Governor’s Office offered recommendations to federal agencies promoting two dozen broadband stimulus grants, including six from the Philadelphia region, as we reported. [...]

By: Technically Philly » Comcast comments could hurt city broadband stimulus plans | Covering the Community of People Who Use Technology in Philadelphia.

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:33:19 +0000

[...] Comcast’s responses could further deter the city’s chances to nab federal broadband money, after the Commonwealth dissed the Digital Philadelphia vision in recommendations to the NTIA in October, as we reported. [...]

By: Technically Philly » Comcast Roundup: NBC deal awaits Vivendi approval, Cohen called most powerful Philadelphian and More | Covering the Community of People Who Use Technology in Philadelphia.

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:34:06 +0000

[...] that some say Comcast played a large role in Philadelphia’s city broadband stimulus plan not earning the support of the state. As we previously reported, Comcast executives seemed to take issue with some stimulus grabs [...]

By: Technically Philly » Comcast Roundup: Calling broadband stimulus packages ineligible, Yellow Pages on TV and More | Covering the Community of People Who Use Technology in Philadelphia.

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:32:32 +0000

[...] The Inqy’s DiStefano reports that Comcast submitted data yesterday to the federal government suggesting some proposals for broadband stimulus would duplicate its services and effectively subsidize competitors. The Daily Herald adds that the company says that may make those proposals ineligible. Relatedly, a series of Philadelphia proposals for that pot of money came up short. [...]