Dell has informed the state that it believes it met the requirements during it’s years of operating in North Carolina and will not repay those monies. Governor Bev Purdue and other state representatives have said Dell would be forced to repay all the incentive money they were given however Dell has claimed some $6 million is covered in the agreements and will not be repaid. The Governor’s Office has released a “corrected” statement saying Dell may be able to keep some North Carolina taxpayer money.

On the heels of Time Warner’s proposed Tiered Access rates it appears they and other Internet Providers in the state of North Carolina are trying to legally protect their monopolies for all time. Again this year the North Carolina General Assembly has put forth Bills which would make it nearly impossible for any local government to provide Internet or Communication Services.