Loveland, Colorado launches broadband push

After visiting with 5,600 residents, and making 277,000 connections, one message stands out: Loveland (CO) wants broadband internet, and they wanted it yesterday, Councilor John Fogle said. That dream, which started about five years ago as a staff conversation among several councilors at the time, became reality as the new brand of the broadband initiative, called Pulse, was announced May 30.  City officials offered a five-pillar promise regarding the new internet service, saying it will be affordable, reliable, fast, supported by excellent customer service, and will offer another choice in internet service. The service will be offered under the city’s Department of Water and Power.  “It was over five years ago when our City Council, executive leadership and community members said, ‘What about broadband?’” said Steve Adams, city manager. He said Fogle had been key in the effort. “If I had a dollar for every person who asked, ‘When are you connecting to our property?’ I wouldn’t have needed to issue a bond,” Adams joked. “This is a celebration and a step closer to realizing our goals and getting our community connected.”