Local Internet Authority “A-Number One” Priority For Congress, Says Wheeler

Date: 21 Sep 2016 | posted in: MuniNetworks | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

“A-number one importance.” On September 15th, the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee gathered to discuss FCC oversight and telecommunications issues. Among those issues, the Committee discussed municipal networks. Senator Cory Booker (D – NJ) asked FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler to provide his thoughts on how important it is that Congress takes action. The matter he … Read More

Wilson, North Carolina Forced to Turn Off Service to Rural Pinetops

Date: 16 Sep 2016 | posted in: MuniNetworks | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

Last night, Wilson’s City Council voted to halt Greenlight Internet service to the community of Pinetops, North Carolina. City leaders, faced with the unfortunate reversal of the FCC’s preemption of harmful state anti-muni laws, felt the move was necessary to protect the utility. Service will stop at the end of October. No Other Solution Before the … Read More

Unanimous Dissent Radio On Munis, The FCC Decision, And State Barriers

Date: 8 Sep 2016 | posted in: Media Coverage, MuniNetworks | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

Last week, Christopher was a guest on the Unanimous Dissent Radio Show. Sam Sacks and Sam Knight asked him to share information about the details on state barriers around the country. The guys get into the nitty gritty on state level lobbying and anti-muni legislation. They also discuss how a growing number of communities are interested in the local accountability, better services, and improved quality of life that follows publicly owned Internet infrastructure.… Read More

Local Media Covers the Minnesota “Donut Hole” Phenomenon: Video, Editorial

Date: 8 Apr 2016 | posted in: Media Coverage, MuniNetworks | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

As Minnesota’s Legislature decides on funding for the state’s Border-to-Border Broadband Development Grant Program, local media is calling on state leaders to prioritize local connectivity in the Capitol Chambers. This year, Governor Dayton’s office is recommending allocating $100 million to the program.… Read More

Fast, Affordable, Modern Broadband for North Carolina Fact Sheet

Date: 16 Feb 2016 | posted in: information, MuniNetworks | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

In North Carolina, state law effectively prohibits local communities from collaborating with neighbors or partnering to offer gigabit connectivity to residents, businesses, or anchor institutions. As a result, rural communities are unable to keep pace with the 21st century. The Coalition for Local Internet Choice North Carolina chapter (CLIC-NC) and the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) … Read More

New Handbook on Next Generation Connectivity From Gig.U

Date: 30 Jul 2015 | posted in: MuniNetworks | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

Gig.U, a collaboration of more than 30 universities across the country has just released The Next Generation Network Connectivity Handbook: A guide for Community Leaders Seeking Affordable, Abundant Bandwidth. The handbook, published in association with the Benton Foundation, is available as a PDF online. One of the authors, Blair Levin, has been a guest several times … Read More

Boston Globe Profiles Lafayette; OpenCape Inspired

Date: 18 Jun 2015 | posted in: MuniNetworks | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

 In a recent Boston Globe Opinion, Dante Ramos notes that Boston has a reputation as a technology hub. When seeking options and affordability, however, Ramos recounts the successful approach of Lafayette, Louisiana: Today, the top broadband speeds advertised to residential customers in Boston are about one-ninth of what’s available in Lafayette. A municipal network in Boston … Read More

LD 1185 Advances in Maine With Overwhelming Support

Date: 9 Jun 2015 | posted in: MuniNetworks | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

On June 5th, the Main House of Representatives voted 143 – 0 in favor of LD 1185, the Maine bill to provide state planning and implementation grants for local municipal networks. Representative Norm Higgins, the sponsor of the bill, contacted us to let us know about the incredible support for the bill. LD 1185 proposes to … Read More

ALEC in Savannah: Local News Video Exposes the Corrupt Process of Lawmaking

Date: 5 Jun 2015 | posted in: MuniNetworks | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

We have reported on the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) in the past and stories about ALEC sponsored legislative retreats pop up in the news on a regulary basis. Most recently, NBC Channel 11 from Atlanta reported on the shadowy world of big corporate influence in Georgia. None of this will be new to anyone familiar … Read More

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