The great thing about Austin and SxSW is its free WiFi. Well those smart politicians are starting to think it’s best to get rid of it.

Chad writes:

Phil King, R-Weatherford, has filed a massive telecommunications bill in Austin this session that, in part, bans Texas cities from participating in wireless information networks.

The article claims the large telecommunications companies like SBC have nothing to do with the bill but I have my doubts.

If you live in Texas and disagree please write your Representative to share your feelings. This bill is so large, it could easily be passed based on other merits.

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