Recent coverage on the issue of municipal ownership/operation of a broadband utility; here and here. Earlier content, here. Click the opening "Ars/UNITE ... [COUNTDOWN]" image, here; or use this link to submit a comment to Ars.
Local public officials in particular are urged to submit comments.
Seize the moment. Towns not part of the future will be passed by, or given inadequate overpriced underpowered service by commercial provider/operator/franchisees and then passed by.