An Internet Network Evolves to Meet Resident Needs in Central Arkansas
The evolution of an Internet network in Conway, Arkansas. … Read More
Report: Telecom Monopolies Are Blocking Better Internet Access… And What We Can Do About It
The digital divide is leaving millions of Americans behind — and corporate telecom monopolies are only making the problem worse. A new report from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance sheds light on this under-reported problem. ILSR’s report finds that at a time when access to high-quality broadband is more important than ever, monopoly control of this essential public infrastructure is leaving many Americans — particularly people in rural communities and communities of color — disconnected, underserved, or, at best, paying too much for substandard service.… Read More
Bar Harbor, Maine Considers Building Its Own Broadband Network After Big ISP Raises Prices Tenfold
Charter has signaled that it will begin to charge Bar Harbor $45,000 a year for access via – a ten-fold increase over the $4,500/year the town currently pays. On December 15 the Town Council voted unanimously to place a $750,000 proposal to build their own institutional network onto the 2022 budget draft review.… Read More
How One Minnesota County Got on Track to Become Most Connected in State
Over the last three years, Le Sueur County, Minnesota has assembled a task force of citizens, local officials, and business leaders which have succeeded in dramatically improving broadband for thousands of residents who previously had poor or no connectivity.… Read More
Community Broadband is a Part of Protecting Small Businesses During COVID
On December 7th, Our Revolution Arlington hosted an event to talk about the impact of the ongoing pandemic on small and independent business owners.… Read More
The Truth is in the Numbers: How RS Fiber Brings Broadband to the Farms and Families of Rural Minnesota
This week on the podcast Christopher talks with representatives from a broadband cooperative operating in two rural counties in south-central Minnesota.… Read More
Report: Wilson, N.C., Shows What’s Possible When a Broadband Network Puts Community First
This case study explores the wide-ranging community benefits of Greenlight, the city-owned broadband network in Wilson, North Carolina. The network has been able to quickly adapt and expand service during the pandemic. … Read More
Building Momentum with CityLink in Wadsworth, Ohio – Episode 438 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast
This week on the podcast Christopher talks with Steve Lange, IT Manager for the city of Wadsworth in eastern Ohio. … Read More
Free Community Wi-Fi is a Health Imperative in Rhode Island Neighborhood
A nonprofit in Providence, Rhode Island is building a fixed wireless network to provide free Internet access to residents in the Olneyville neighborhood.… Read More