As the self-labeled Idaho Education Network “incumbent,” Education Networks of America is urging the state to stick with a reliable, cost-effective statewide school broadband system. Syringa Networks, the Idaho company that has successfully fought the Idaho Education Network contract in court, says Idaho can save money in the future with multiple, shorter-term contracts. The two Internet providers are among several companies that are starting to jockey for the big prize that could be waiting at the end of the Idaho Education Network maze: a long-term contract to provide broadband to the state’s high schools/Kevin Richert, IDEDNews.org. More here.

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