Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Broadband Internet as a public Commons

[Janet Murphy (janetmusicrn]

Hi Fred,
I don't know if this is what you are thinking of, but we have a contract
with Spectrum to bring internet services to most of our residents. Each of
our two large buildings have complicated panels that distribute the service
to 29 units and the Common House. We also figured out a way to run it
underground to 5 other nearby homes. We haven't figured out a way to get it
to the 6 unserved homes, so they have to get their own internet service.
This costs each user $12/month. We have two residents who buy and set up
modems, troubleshoot problems, and generally understand what we need to
have good service for work and streaming.
This is one of the best amenities we offer. Talk about the power of
community!
Janet Murphy
Arboretum Cohousing
Madison WI