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Byline: Frank Norton
Jun. 5--A former Federal Communications Commission official turned entrepreneur wants to provide free, high-speed Internet access across the United States, starting with Bertie County in Eastern North Carolina. But he needs FCC approval to do it.
John Muleta, founder of M2Z Networks, says high-speed Internet access should be free to all consumers as an advertiser-supported network, similar to radio and non-cable television. Muleta says the potential ad revenue is enough to pay for broadband access nationwide and make for a profitable business.
Several venture backers agree, including Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Charles River Ventures and Redpoint Ventures. Muleta…