Explaining Arkansas' Changed Barriers to Community Broadband
A little less than a year ago, the 88th Arkansas General Assembly created HB 2033, later known as Act 1050 [pdf].
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OTI Helps Build a Wireless Network in DC Neighborhood
The Open Technology Initiative's Dispatches from the Digital Frontier blog originally published this story by Preston Rhea about his experience working with some neighbors to build their own wireless network in Mount Pleasant in Washington, DC.
War for the Web: Let's Get it Made
Given the high profile network neutrality and even higher profile SOPA/PIPA fights, we are starting to see more interest from filmmakers and documentarians to explore the Internet, access to the Internet, and the policy battles around it.
I just learned of a project that impressed me, War for the Web.
San Jose Hopes 3rd Time is the Charm for Muni Wi-Fi
In an attempt to regain some of its Silicon Valley shine, San Jose, California is taking another run at municipal Wi-Fi. The city hopes that by covering a 1.5 square mile block of downtown with fast, robust wireless Internet access, it will become more attractive to the technology entrepreneurs who have, in recent years, been more likely to set up shop in other parts of the valley.
In Washington, Pend Orielle Commissioner Makes Case for Retail Authority
In past reporting, we have briefly discussed Pend Orielle PUD’s efforts at filling the broadband service gap in rural areas. People living in rural areas, while possibly needing connectivity more than urbanites, are often left to fend for themselves.
Big Bucks: Why North Carolina Outlawed Community Networks
Less than a year after North Carolina became the 19th state to create barriers to community networks, effectively outlawing them, the non-partisan organization Follow the Money has crunched the numbers and found that
Milwaukee Contemplates Its Chance to Be The Next Chattanooga
A recent article by Chloe Morrison on Nooga.com, highlighted the inquiries and envy from all over the globe about Chattanooga's awesome community fiber network.
Last Chance to Apply for Summer Gig Tank
Chattanooga has established a summer program for forward-thinking people to explore a world effectively without bandwidth limitations (thanks to their community fiber network) -- the Gig Tank in the Gig City.
What could you do if bandwidth was no longer a barrier?
Chelan PUD Asks the People What the Future Holds for Their Fiber-Optic Network
Chelan PUD is asking the people of their rural community whether they “love” or “just like” their beleaguered and pioneering fiber-optic network.
ILSR Welcomes Lisa Gonzalez
Lisa Gonzalez has joined the Institute for Local Self-Reliance as a broadband researcher. We are excited to have her and look forward to seeing some of her work show up here on Community Broadband Networks.
A little background on Lisa:
Lisa Gonzalez has been a native Minnesotan since the day she set foot here in 1990.
Rural Kentucky Telephone Access Threatened by Additional Legislation
The National Rural Assembly, an advocate for America's hinterland, continues to track harmful legislation moving through the Kentucky Legislature.
Good News Out of UTOPIA
UTOPIA, the pioneering and oft-maligned open access FTTH network in Utah, has announced the DISH network as their latest service provider.
“We are partnering with DISH Network to provide more entertainment options to consumers through different mediums.
Charter Fights Dirty to Kill Competition in Monticello
When Monticello, Minnesota, decided to build its community fiber network -- Fibernet Monticello -- it expected the incumbents to lower their prices and fight to keep subscribers.
Chattanooga Network Hits Milestone, Projected to Pay Off Debt Early
Chattanooga's EPBFi community fiber network has been one of the most celebrated muni networks in the nation.
Minnesota Legislation Would Revoke Local Authority over Broadband
We have heard rumors that the Minnesota Cable Communications Association (MCCA) has ramped up its lobbying efforts in the capitol over the past few weeks and now we know why -- Representative Runbeck is today introducing MN HF 2695
Resource: Useful Flyers in Georgia Legislation
After AT&T began pushing a bill in Georgia to revoke local authority to decide to build a publicly owned broadband network, the Georgia Municipal Assocation (GMA) and the SouthEast Assocation of Telecommunications Officers
Georgia Bill to Kill Community Broadband Reportedly Shelved
We are hearing that SB 313 in Georgia, AT&T's bill to overrule local authority, will be turned into a study bill.
Government Technology's Top 25 Doers, Dreamers, and Drivers
We are honored to be named by Government Technology to be among the Top 25 Doers, Dreamers, and Drivers in the nation.
Colorado Broadband Bill Seeks Access Answers
For tourists and residents alike, much of Colorado is one amazing vista after the next. I nearly circumnavigated it on a recent trip and was re-blown away at how incrediblely beautiful it is (recommendation: stop by Great Sand Dunes National Park).
But those incredible mountains are a two-way street. The same ridges that make it great ski country make it awful wireless country.
Kentucky Bill Could End Rural Telephone Service for Some
Kentucky is considering a bill that would significantly change rural telephone service in the state. An editorial examines in issue here.