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"Localism Over Consolidation" Discussion Streaming from New America Foundation
If you missed Chris in D.C. at the New America Foundation on May 28th, you can still catch the action via the archived presentation.
You Are Cordially Invited: June 17th Discussion on Cable Companies, Monopolies, and Community Networks
On Tuesday June 17th, Chris will be participating in a conversation hosted by the Media Consortium as part of its Media Policy Reporting and Education Program (MPREP). You are invited to sit in on what is sure to be a spirited discussion on community networks and the lack of competition in the cable industry.
Announcing the Coalition for Local Internet Choice!
We are excited to announce a new effort to restore and preserve local decision-making authority when it comes to public private partnerships and Internet infrastructure investment.
The Coalition for Local Internet Choice, CLIC, will work to ensure communities can make these decisions for themselves.
UC2B and Partner Bringing Fiber to More Urbana-Champaign Communities in Illinois
The UC2B Network and its partner, iTV-3, will soon bring gigabit capabilities to more people in the Champaign-Urbana community in Illinois. According to the UC2B press release [PDF], iTV-3 will expand existing fiber to areas of the community to serve residents and businesses.
Common Carriage Definition - Barry Lynn
As I was glancing back through my notes in the margins of my copy of Barry Lynn's Cornered: The New Monopoly Capitalism and The Economics of Destruction, I stumbled across the beginning of a discussion of common carriage.
FreeUTOPIA Destroying Myths About Macquerie in Utah
Jesse Harris at FreeUTOPIA recently published a piece correcting the many fantastic errors disseminated by the Utah Taxpayers Association.
Plan for FTTH in Chanute Looking Positive in Kansas
Chanute has been exploring available options for a citywide FTTH network. In addition to offering residential service, city leaders want to expand the business use of its municipal fiber network. A limited number of businesses currently join schools, government, and utilities on the fiber infrastructure.
Monticello Public Partners Light Up Fiber in Illinois
Kids in the Monticello Community Unified School District #25 (CUSD #25) are now enjoying a new publicly owned fiber optic network. The School District is one of four public partners that collaborated to install the network and share the $306,000 in deployment costs.
Basics of Community Networks Video
Every now and then, we like to repost this video for those who may not have seen it yet - a brief introduction to community owned networks. This, and many more videos, are available on our archived videos page.
Webinar from the Blandin Foundation and the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, June 12
The Blandin Foundation will be offering a webinar featuring Chris Mitchell from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance on Thursday, June 12 from 3 - 4 p.m. central time.
Gigabit in Lafayette From Community Fiber Now $70/Month
LUS Fiber recently announced it now offers residential symmetrical gigabit services for $69.95 per month when purchased as part of its triple-play. In addition to the new speed tier, LUS Fiber will double speeds for current customers for a modest increase of $5 per month.
Shaker Heights Considers Expanding Fiber in Ohio
The Shaker Heights City Council is considering expanding an existing fiber network, reports Cleveland.com.