Utopia Internet in Springville

This is a local issue I have heard a lot about, and I just wanted to address it for those of you who live near in a place I could link others too. Utopia is a premium internet provider that is currently trying to move into Springville. A lot of people are having concerns with this, and I'd like to address the most common concerns I have heard.

1- We are helping Australia's economy not our own
Even though Utopia is based in Austraila, the company owns several buildings in the US, and they have to pay several types of taxes in order to operate here. If we take the stance that we shouldn't support any company not based in America then throw out all of your Toyota's, Legos and most of your chockies. Allowing other countries to build and import services and products in the U.S. is helpful for our econmy here, and the world's.

2- Our city taxes will rise an estimated $240 a year whether you want Utopia or not
Your taxes will not rise, your city utilities will. Springville's utilities are all city owned. They would make Utopia's internet a part of your utilities and everyone would have Utopia for $20 a  month, instead o fhaving to pay for someone else.

3- Utopia's enforcers will shut off your water if you don't pay for their service
This misconception I believe comes form a very slanderous mailer that was sent to everyone in the city. As I said before, Utopia will become a part of your utilities. If you do not pay your utility bill your water gets shut off whether or not this passes.


Here is a few reasons why you should support Utopia coming to Springville

1- Competition
Right now it costs a ton less to get Comcast in Provo vs. Springville. Why? Because living in Provo automatically includes free Google Fiber (which isn't as good as Utopia). Comcast had to lower their prices in order to keep their customers and to attract new ones. That would be the case here. Instead of paying $75 a month for Comcast internet you should be able spend about $40. If you add the $20 a month you will be paying for your utilities it goes up to $60 a month, which is still less than the $75 you are paying now.

2- Utopia is Amazing
Have you guys ever used utopia? Currently my husband and I are planning on moving to Orem and %75 of the reason is that they have Utopia there. It is the best internet provider in America currently, hands down.

3- Makes Springville a more Valuable Place to Live
Having a premium internet service included in your utilities every month for only $20 is AMAZING! It may or may not attract people to Springville, but it could most definitely be a deal breaker to a couple who is buying their first home. If they live in Spanish Fork instead they'd have to spend $75+ a month to get internet, while in Springville it's only $20 and it's high quality!

In the end I am in favor of this choice. Please support by emailing our Springville City Officials. You don't have to give a long explanation, just say "I am in support of Springville getting Utopia" Follow this link to go to Springville City's contact page for all of our city officials.