Determining the state of broadband in a local community can be challenging for professional who conduct surveys and develop feasibility studies. Finding out the same information on a state level is an even more complex task.… Read More
A pair of Michigan cities are taking the next step toward a municipal broadband network by pursuing a feasibility study.Tags: michiganfeasibilityfarmington mifarmington hills miregional… Read More
The Vermont Public Service Department awarded ECFiber, a community-driven effort of 24 different towns focused on bringing broadband access to rural Vermont, with about $63,000 in grant funding. … Read More
ILSR helped organize a broadband speaking tour, called Let’s Connect, in North Carolina. Community meetings were held in Albemarle, Fuquay-Varina, and Jacksonville, and each featured great discussions between local leaders, innovative ISPs, residents, and policy experts. … Read More
In Wilson, the network has helped to spur a long list of economic development investments, including downtown revitalization and investment in the community’s corporate park. New jobs continue to spring up, while other nearby rural areas contend with losses…… Read More
This small town in southern Michigan is steeped in interesting history, including an 1843 incident in which the community rallied around escaped slaves leading to the Fugitive Slave Law. The town is also home to an historic district considered one of the most architecturally significant in the U.S. It’s part of the Battle Creek statistical area, but until local leaders decided to take matters into their own hands, connectivity for businesses and residents was inadequate for today’s needs.… Read More
An op-ed written by Katie Kienbaum, Researcher at ILSR, was published by the Jacksonville Daily News. It discusses the need for better broadband access in North Carolina, as well as “Let’s Connect,” a series of community meetings on the subject organized by ILSR, NCLM, and NC Hearts Gigabit…… Read More
Our newly updated map shows communities across Colorado are voting in favor of reclaiming local authority.… Read More
Ever since the term “5G” came on the scene, the big ISPs have dedicated themselves to expanding hype about what the technology will accomplish, especially in rural areas. A recent NBC News Signal segment explores why many places may not reap the benefits of 5G. … Read More
