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Want to Work with Community Anchor Institutions? SHLB is Hiring a Policy Advocate/Director!
The Schools, Health, & Libraries Bradband Coalition is hiring for a new position that will work with state and federal policymakers to advance its mission to “to close the digital divide by promoting high-quality broadband for anchor i
A Local Coalition Gets Organized to Bring Quality Connectivity to Maine’s Midcoast
Five small towns in rural Maine are connecting with one another in a steady grassroots effort to expand broadband access in the Midcoast. After conducting a survey which affirmed the towns’ acute need for better connectivity, a local coalition is navigating state funding and weighing network options.
Announcing the Digital Health Story Collection - Share Your Telehealth Experience With Us
Today we launch the Digital Health Story Collection, an opportunity for health care providers and health care users to share experiences with or difficulties accessing telehealth care across the country.
Fort Pierce, Florida Utility Aims To Deliver Affordable Fiber To All
Since 1972, the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) has provided gas, electric, water, and natural gas services to Fort Pierce, Florida and surrounding areas.
Applications Due January 14 to Win a Comprehensive Broadband Master Plan from Connect Humanity and Partners
The new year is upon us, but don't let the mountain of emails in your inbox distract from a fantastic opportunity coming down the pipeline.
RiverNet Feeds Three South Carolina Counties Hungry for Broadband
Pageland, South Carolina, a small rural town in Chesterfield County, is known for its watermelon. The town once billed itself as the “Watermelon Capital of the World” and still hosts an annual Watermelon Festival every summer that draws thousands of visitors each year.
FCC Inspector General Warns of EBB Fraud
Just before Thanksgiving, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a memorandum sounding the alarm that some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have been fraudulently abusing the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program.
Monopoly Providers Mire NTIA Broadband Grant Process With Costly, Empty Challenges
Over 230 communities have applied for National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Broadband Infrastructure Program grants.
Watch These Short Films About Local Internet Access and Community-Driven Broadband
As you curl up by the fire this holiday season, we invite you to take the opportunity to watch (or rewatch!) a collection of excellent short films and documentaries that explore the challenges, obstacles, and success stories for communities all over the country looking to improve Internet access.
Read the Institute for Local Self-Reliance's 2021 Annual Report
In 2021, as many large corporations took advantage of the pandemic to increase their outsized sway over our economy and our democracy, we’ve seen a growing movement for change across the country. Elected officials, advocates, and individuals like you are seeking out ways to build stronger, more equitable, and more sustainable communities.
New Fairlawn Gig Video Highlights Impact of Municipal Broadband
FairlawnGig has released a new, short, six-minute video that captures why broadband infrastructure is essential for improving quality of life and boosting economic development in communities across Ohio, highlighting a lesson more cities and towns across the nation are learning first-hand: if the goal is to build a bridge over the digital divide, local
Gainesville Earmarks Rescue Plan Funds for Citywide Municipal Network
In August we reported on the effort to bring municipal fiber-to-the-home service to Gainesville. At the time, city commissioners were wrestling with whether to spend a portion of its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to start construction on the first phase of a citywide fiber network.