Most of us enjoy high-speed internet. But in some areas in Connecticut, residents still don’t have broadband access. A recent court ruling may make it easier for municipalities to provide broadband services. But is a city or town-run internet service the best way to bridge the ‘digital divide’?
Later, NPR TV critic Eric Deggans joins us with an update on the latest players to enter the streaming market, services like Disney Plus and Apple TV Plus. Just how many streaming services are you willing to pay for?
GUESTS:
- Joe Rosenthal - Principal attorney for the Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel
- Jessica Fowler - Former selectman in Sharon, CT; she’s the chair of Northwest ConneCTand a member of the Board of Finance for the town of Sharon
- Jed Pressgrove - Staff writer withGovernment Technology magazine (@jedpressfate)
- Eric Deggans - TV critic for NPR (@deggans)
Chion Wolf contributed to this show, which originally aired on November 19, 2019.