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<br />~ <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />, <br /> <br />Springfield: <br /> <br />Building a <br /> <br />connected <br /> <br />cOl11l11unity <br /> <br />High-speed data access... telephone service... bandwidth... WWW.n <br /> <br />All of these terms fall under the large and evolving umbrella of "telecommunications." <br />As technology for conveying information continues its rapid pace, more and more <br />companies within the industry are crossing into new service territories: phone <br />companies are providing cable access, cable companies are providing Internet access. <br />This "convergence" of the telecommunications industry is exciting, but it can be <br />confusing. <br /> <br />As citizens of Springfield, you can be assured that your local government <br />representatives are watching our for our community's best interests. Our local <br />businesses increasingly rely on full and fair access to the diverse telecommunications <br />menu. And more citizens are demanding ready access, competitive prices and minimal <br />hassles. .. <br /> <br />We're in the process of discussing possible telecom industry charlges at the state level <br />that could affect how Springfield and other cities negotiate the inevitable lane changes <br />on the Information Super-highway. We want to guarantee that citizens and businesses <br />are connected, wired-up and plugged into the exciting possibilities available and don't <br />get left behind. <br /> <br />Minnesota Cities: Building quality communities <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br />