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    The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors opposes bill S. 313, writing to the Senate Majority Leader. The bill would harm Georgia's economic growth and do little to promote broadband competition or access. Hundreds of cities have launched or are planning broadband initiatives to ensure access, and communities should have freedom to choose solutions. Rather than encouraging broadband deployment, the bill would hinder unserved and underserved areas from obtaining economic and social benefits, and drive investment to other states. The letter urges encouraging local solutions including public-private partnerships.

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    The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors opposes bill S. 313, writing to the Senate Majority Leader. The bill would harm Georgia's economic growth and do little to promote broadband competition or access. Hundreds of cities have launched or are planning broadband initiatives to ensure access, and communities should have freedom to choose solutions. Rather than encouraging broadband deployment, the bill would hinder unserved and underserved areas from obtaining economic and social benefits, and drive investment to other states. The letter urges encouraging local solutions including public-private partnerships.

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    The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors opposes bill S. 313, writing to the Senate Majority Leader. The bill would harm Georgia's economic growth and do little to promote broadband competition or access. Hundreds of cities have launched or are planning broadband initiatives to ensure access, and communities should have freedom to choose solutions. Rather than encouraging broadband deployment, the bill would hinder unserved and underserved areas from obtaining economic and social benefits, and drive investment to other states. The letter urges encouraging local solutions including public-private partnerships.

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    January 31, 2012

    Via email


    The Honorable Chip Rogers
    Senate Majority Leader
    236 State Capitol
    Atlanta, GA 30334

    Re: S. 313

    Dear Senator Rogers:

    The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) joins the
    growing chorus of business, consumer, and government groups and associations, such as the
    Georgia Municipal Association, in opposing the Broadband Investment Equity Act (S. 313). This
    bill will harm the state`s economic growth and do little if anything to promote competition or to
    bring advanced communications services to the citizens of Georgia.

    NATOA has long supported community broadband networks because they offer the promise of
    increased economic development and jobs, enhanced market competition, and accelerated and
    affordable Internet access for all. Communities across America are ready and eager to bring the
    economic and social benefits of broadband access to their citizens. But private providers alone
    will not bring these advanced services to all parts of our country, especially to those communities
    that do not Iit into the companies` business plans.

    As a result, hundreds of cities have launched community broadband initiatives, either with
    private partners or on their own, and many more are now in the planning stages. Communities
    should be encouraged to step forward to do their part to ensure the rapid deployment of
    broadband to all Americans, and they should have the freedom to choose what makes the most
    sense for their citizens. S. 313 will do nothing to encourage robust competition in the
    communications marketplace in Georgia.

    Rather, S. 313 will tie the hands of local governments and hinder the deployment of advanced
    services to un- and underserved parts of the state, denying those communities the economic and
    social benefits that broadband services can provide. Rather than encouraging economic growth,
    S. 313 will simply drive more private investment capital and good jobs from Georgia to
    neighboring states, such as Tennessee.



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    Page 2

    Rather than erecting further barriers to entry, Georgia should be encouraging community leaders
    to develop networks that make sense for their communities, including public-private partnerships
    and systems wholly owned by municipalities.

    Thank you for your consideration.

    Sincerely,

    Stephen Traylor
    Executive Director/General Counsel
    NATOA


    cc: Senator Doug Stoner
    Senator Renee S. Unterman
    Senator David Shafer
    Senator Ed Harbison
    Senator Gloria S. Butler
    Senator Buddy Carter
    Senator Frank Ginn
    Senator Steve Henson
    Senator Jack Hill
    Senator George Hooks
    Senator Rick Jeffares
    Senator William Ligon, Jr.
    Senator Barry Loudermilk
    Senator Joshua McKoon
    Marcia Rubensohn

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