Broadband Competition in the Rochester Region: Reality vs. Federal Statistics
This report from the Community Broadband Networks team explores broadband coverage and competition in Rochester, Minn. … Read More
Local Fiber Network Will Expand to Six More Vermont Towns
In August, East Central Vermont Telecommunications District (ECFiber) released their 2018 construction plans to expand fiber optic network to the towns of Braintree, Brookfield, Granville, Hancock, Rochester, and Stockbridge in east-central Vermont. Homegrown And Community Owned According to Irv Thomae, the District Chairman: “Our mission is to build and operate a universal, open access, fiber-to-the premises network, ensuring … Read More
Mount Washington, Massachusetts, Set To Debut New FTTH Network
Mount Washington, Massachusetts, is set to light up its new Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) network this month. By “building our own Fiber-to-the-Home broadband network, we are taking an important step in securing our community’s long-term vitality and sustainability,” says Selectboard Member Gail Garrett. Mount Washington Recap Mount Washington is nestled within the forested Taconic Mountains area located in the … Read More
Franklin County Infrastructure Bank to Invest in Grove City, Ohio’s Fiber Network
On August 1, 2017, the Franklin County Infrastructure Bank awarded Grove City, Ohio a $2 million loan to support their construction of a municipal fiber optic network. The Grove City Plan According to the city’s Request for Proposal (RFP), the city is focused on first establishing an institutional network (I-Net) and plan to expand it to serve local businesses over time. … Read More