Community Broadband Media Roundup - November 4
Arizona
Slow broadband speeds challenge Tohono O'odham Community College, Arizona Public Media
Colorado
Fast, affordable Internet access for all.
News
Episode 4, "From Crops to Co-ops" Animated Video Series, When the Lobbyist Came to Town
The people of our imaginary community "Villageville" have gathered outside the library, inside the library, and on Grumpy Gary's lawn to talk about the problem of poor local Internet access. Now, they're making it official and letting town leaders know that they want change. It's time for Episode 4 of "From Crops to Co-ops: Small Towns Want Better Internet!"
Brookings Institution Echoes Call for Local Broadband Authority
An increasing number of local governments around the country have started taking steps to improve broadband adoption and accessibility in their communities.
Co-ops Make New Jobs Possible with Fiber in Southern Virginia
Lawrenceville, Virginia, only has around 1,000 people living in the community, but they anticipate a boost in jobs in the near future, thanks to the local electric co-op, a partnership, and fiber optic connectivity.
Small-Town Guys Getting It Done
Vintage Halloween: Monopolies are Monstrous
As the seasons change, we're fondly remembering past team members from the Community Broadband Networks Initiative and their creative contributions to our Halloween stories. Scott, Kate, and Hannah have moved on to other paths in their careers, but we'll always treasure their contribution to our 2016 celebration of movie monster madness.
Eugene Businesses Enjoying Affordable Gigabit Downtown via EUGNet
Eugene, Oregon’s publicly owned EUGNet is helping create jobs and fill empty office buildings in downtown Eugene, reports KMTR Channel 16.
Is Your Internet Access Sweet or Scary? Revisiting a 2015 Halloween Favorite
We created this infographic in 2015, but it's just as frightening four years later! Happy Halloween!
Report: Broadband for America's Future: A Vision for the 2020s
The Benton Institute for Broadband & Society has a reputation for looking at today’s reality with an eye toward tomorrow’s needs. In their report, Broadband for America’s Future: A Vision for the 2020s, Benton Senior Fellow Johnathan Sallet continues that perspective and offers insightful recommendations for a new National Broadband Agenda.
Idaho Falls Votes to Expand Fiber Project Beyond Pilot
Idaho Falls completed a publicly owned and operated a dark fiber network in 2010. Recently, city leaders unanimously decided to use the asset to offer citywide Internet access to the community.
Okanogan County Broadband Action Team Seeks Consultant for Strategic Planning in Washington
Okanogan County and the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation are working together in central Washington to bring last mile broadband connectivity to the region. The partners have created the Broadband Action Team (BAT) and are working step by step to develop fast, affordable, reliable Internet access for about 42,000 people in the area.
Community Broadband Media Roundup - October 28
Idaho
Idaho Falls City Council votes to extend high speed fiber network to entire city, East Idaho News
Iowa
Episode 3 "From Crops to Co-ops" Animated Video Series, Satellite Won't Solve It
By now, you’ve met the people of “Villageville,” the imaginary town in rural America that, like many similarly situated communities, are struggling to find better connectivity. This week, we continue our soap opera saga “From Crops to Co-ops: Small Towns Want Better Internet.”
Katie Kienbaum Writes About Potential for Municipal Broadband in Cleveland Heights
In a letter to the editor published on Oct. 18th at Cleveland.com, Katie Kienbaum, researcher with the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, discussed the benefits a municipal broadband network could bring to Cleveland Heights.
Quincy Getting Serious About Municipal Fiber in Massachusetts
Quincy, Massachusetts, recently let the public know that they're serious about encouraging local Internet access competition through public investment.
Williamstown, Massachusetts, Looking at Municipal Connectivity Options
Williamstown, Massachusetts, may ask their constituents to vote on the creation of a publicly owned fiber optic system. For the town of 7,700, a vote on whether or not to invest in fast, affordable, reliable, Internet network infrastructure isn't imminent, however, as Williamstown still has significant research ahead.
An Ongoing Discussion
The American Conservative Addresses Preemption, Local Authority, Better Connectivity
On October 21, 2019, The American Conservative published an article by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance's Christopher Mitchell. The article delves into how preemption affected the municipal broadband project in Lafayette, Louisiana.
We're Hiring! Communications and Podcast Production Intern
The Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) seeks a Communications and Podcast Production Intern to support ILSR’s Community Broadband Networks Initiative in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We are looking for candidates with audio editing experience and an interest in communications strategy.
American Conservative: Fleeced by the Telecoms and Your State is Blessing It
On Oct. 21, 2019, The American Conservative published a piece written by Christopher Mitchell, Director of the Community Broadband Networks Initiative at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.
Fast Company Focuses on Ammon, Idaho's Fiber, for The New Capitalism Series
Ammon, Idaho, got our attention years ago but as benefits from the city’s publicly owned fiber optic infrastructure continue to grow, others are taking notice.
Community Broadband Media Roundup - October 21
California
Who gets access to fast broadband? Evidence from Los Angeles County 2014-17 by Hernan Galperin, Thai Le, and Kurt Daum, USC Annenberg