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ILSR Offers Insight to FCC on Broadband Data Collection
The Institute for Local Self-Reliance teamed up with Next Century Cities and several other organizations to offer input to the FCC on how to improve broadband data collection. … Read More
Animated Video Series Explores How Communities Can Improve Connectivity
Increasingly, rural electric cooperatives are stepping up to provide Internet access in rural communities. … Read More
Georgia Developing More Accurate Broadband Maps
Federal broadband maps have long been criticized for inaccuracies. Now, state and local initiatives are developing ways to create their own improved maps. … Read More
Digital Redlining Practices Found in Dallas County, Texas
Since 2017, AT&T has been called out for digital redlining in Cleveland and Detroit. Now, Dr. Brian Whitacre from Oklahoma State University has compared 477 data from the company to poverty levels in Dallas County, Texas, and discovered similar fin…… Read More
Help Us Celebrate Our 10th, Share Your Ideas for MuniNetworks
We’ve been sharing information, resources, and stories about publicly owned broadband networks for more than ten years! … Read More
Another Massachusetts Town Connects Residents to Fast, Affordable Internet Access
Residents of Shutesbury, Mass., are now receiving fast affordable, reliable connectivity in their homes and businesses delivered via their publicly owned broadband infrastructure.… Read More
Colorado City Celebrates Launch of Municipal Broadband Network
Fort Collins, Colorado, officially launched Connexion, their municipal fiber optic network, on August 29th. … Read More
Intelligencer Op-Ed: Satellite Internet access isn’t good enough for Pennsylvania
An op-ed written by Katie Kienbaum, Research Associate at ILSR, addresses the inadequacy of satellite Internet access and why federal funding should go to real broadband solutions. … Read More
Deep Dive Into 5G with PC Magazine’s Mobile Expert
This episode of the Community Broadband Bits podcast takes a deep dive into 5G with mobile expert Sascha Segan. … Read More
Illinois Prioritizes Broadband in New Infrastructure Plan
Illinois’ massive new infrastructure plan will dedicate $420 million to upgrade and expand broadband infrastructure. … Read More
Municipal Fiber Network Attracts New Jobs to Tennessee City
Tullahoma, Tennessee’s reliable, fast, and affordable internet access via their municipal fiber network was a major reason a medical company decided to expand in the city. EnableComp plans to create 200 new local jobs. … Read More
Partnership in Missouri May Signal Change in How Big ISPs Collaborate with Cities
Springfield, Missouri recently announced that they are expanding the community’s fiber optic network. CenturyLink will lease dark fiber on the Springfield infrastructure in order to offer services to residents and businesses. … Read More
Central Alabama Will See Better Internet Access Thanks to Electric Cooperative
Central Alabamans can look forward to better connectivity thanks to a local electric co-op! … Read More
A Pocket Guide to 5G Hype (Fact Sheet)
We separate 5G fantasy from reality in a new fact sheet. … Read More
19 States Restrict Local Broadband Solutions
Municipal broadband networks connect more than 500 communities across the country, but some states are trying to keep that number from growing. Nineteen states have established legal barriers or even outright bans on publicly owned networks.… Read More