Redding, California, Looks to Local Opinions About Publicly Owned Network
As Redding, California, aims to bring better connectivity to businesses and residents, they’re looking to locals for advice on how to move forward.… Read More
Another Iowa City Votes for Local Authority on Broadband
On November 5, voters in Fort Dodge, Iowa voted to grant authority for a municipal telecommunications network.… Read More
When Power Goes Out, Who Is Held Accountable? (Episode 84)
Host Jess Del Fiacco talks with ILSR’s John Farrell and Chris Mitchell about the power outages in California and how a distributed energy system could avoid future outages and detrimental fire damage. … Read More
Christopher Mitchell Explains How Preemption Blocks Better Broadband in American Conservative Magazine
In the News: Christopher Mitchell October 21, 2019 Media Outlet: American Conservative Magazine In a piece for American Conservative Magazine, Christopher Mitchell explains how big telecommunications monopolies weaponize preemption to keep local governments from bringing better Internet access to their communities. … 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
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
Support Grows for Local Broadband Solution in Falmouth, Massachusetts
Residents in Falmouth, Massachusetts, are considering a municipal network to help improve Internet access in their city…… Read More
Iowa Town Learns From Neighbor’s Success, Moves Forward With Community-Owned Network Plans
Vinton, Iowa, is moving ahead with plans for a Fiber-to-the-Home network. Cedar Falls, Iowa, and ImOn Communications will be key to Vinton’s efforts to build the community network.… Read More
Small South Dakota City Upgrades Connectivity for Residents
Beresford, South Dakota has a long history of providing for itself: The city is now upgrading old infrastructure to bring better connectivity to residents. “This is really a game changer for us,” said Beresford Mayor Nathan Anderson. … Read More
