Opposition to changes in Colorado telecom regulations

“Do Colorado’s telecommunications laws need to be reformed?,” March 30 Point-Counterpoint columns.

When it comes to telephony, is it a question of technology or is it quality of service and safety? Telecommunications companies are painting seniors as resistant to new technology because we don’t want deregulated landlines. This is nothing more than a diversion on their behalf. They don’t want the Public Utilities Commission to have the means to oversee or to have the consumer have an avenue in which complaints can be documented.

We are the generation that devel- oped, ushered in and are using this new technology they are touting. The problem is we know the newer technology is not ready for prime time because it lacks consistency. We are asking for quality and consistent service along with a means of accountability. Until the newer technology meets these benchmarks, I ask we supplement, not substitute, a necessity in today’s world. I urge the legislature to please vote “no” on House Bills 1228, 1229, 1230 and 1331.

Centennial Read more letters on this topic at blogs.denverpost.com/eletters. Re: “Turning Gray; Makeup of Colorado suburbs on the brink of dramatic shift as baby boomers approach 65,” March 30 news story.

Colleen O’Connor’s cover story in last Sunday’s Post on the changing of suburbia was both informative and hopeful. At 57, I am already longing for a car-free lifestyle. Maybe it’s not a dream after all.

“Former Qwest CEO Nacchio says jail was NSA reprisal,” March 28 business news story.

If you believe Joe Nacchio’s story, I have a bridge for sale.

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