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Sky High Promises: The Limits of Starlink - Episode 657 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast

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In this episode of the podcast, Sascha Meinrath returns to unpack the mythology surrounding Starlink and similar “miracle” broadband solutions. 

He and the CBN team (Chris, Sean, and Ry) dive into how overhyping space-based Internet distracts from building reliable, ground-up infrastructure that communities actually need. 

From confusing speed metrics to misleading policy narratives, they explore how Starlink has become a tech mirage—promising abundance while leaving many still unconnected.

This show is 49 minutes long and can be played on this page or via Apple Podcasts or the tool of your choice using this feed.

Transcript below.

We want your feedback and suggestions for the show-please e-mail us or leave a comment below.

Listen to other episodes or view all episodes in our index. See other podcasts from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.

Thanks to Arne Huseby for the music. The song is Warm Duck Shuffle and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license

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Sky High Promises: The Limits of Starlink - Episode 657 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast

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In this episode of the podcast, Sascha Meinrath returns to unpack the mythology surrounding Starlink and similar “miracle” broadband solutions. 

He and the CBN team (Chris, Sean, and Ry) dive into how overhyping space-based Internet distracts from building reliable, ground-up infrastructure that communities actually need. 

From confusing speed metrics to misleading policy narratives, they explore how Starlink has become a tech mirage—promising abundance while leaving many still unconnected.

This show is 49 minutes long and can be played on this page or via Apple Podcasts or the tool of your choice using this feed.

Transcript below.

We want your feedback and suggestions for the show-please e-mail us or leave a comment below.

Listen to other episodes or view all episodes in our index. See other podcasts from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.

Thanks to Arne Huseby for the music. The song is Warm Duck Shuffle and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license

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Sky High Promises: The Limits of Starlink - Episode 657 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast

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In this episode of the podcast, Sascha Meinrath returns to unpack the mythology surrounding Starlink and similar “miracle” broadband solutions. 

He and the CBN team (Chris, Sean, and Ry) dive into how overhyping space-based Internet distracts from building reliable, ground-up infrastructure that communities actually need. 

From confusing speed metrics to misleading policy narratives, they explore how Starlink has become a tech mirage—promising abundance while leaving many still unconnected.

This show is 49 minutes long and can be played on this page or via Apple Podcasts or the tool of your choice using this feed.

Transcript below.

We want your feedback and suggestions for the show-please e-mail us or leave a comment below.

Listen to other episodes or view all episodes in our index. See other podcasts from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.

Thanks to Arne Huseby for the music. The song is Warm Duck Shuffle and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license

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Sky High Promises: The Limits of Starlink - Episode 657 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast

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In this episode of the podcast, Sascha Meinrath returns to unpack the mythology surrounding Starlink and similar “miracle” broadband solutions. 

He and the CBN team (Chris, Sean, and Ry) dive into how overhyping space-based Internet distracts from building reliable, ground-up infrastructure that communities actually need. 

From confusing speed metrics to misleading policy narratives, they explore how Starlink has become a tech mirage—promising abundance while leaving many still unconnected.

This show is 49 minutes long and can be played on this page or via Apple Podcasts or the tool of your choice using this feed.

Transcript below.

We want your feedback and suggestions for the show-please e-mail us or leave a comment below.

Listen to other episodes or view all episodes in our index. See other podcasts from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.

Thanks to Arne Huseby for the music. The song is Warm Duck Shuffle and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license

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Sky High Promises: The Limits of Starlink - Episode 657 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast

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In this episode of the podcast, Sascha Meinrath returns to unpack the mythology surrounding Starlink and similar “miracle” broadband solutions. 

He and the CBN team (Chris, Sean, and Ry) dive into how overhyping space-based Internet distracts from building reliable, ground-up infrastructure that communities actually need. 

From confusing speed metrics to misleading policy narratives, they explore how Starlink has become a tech mirage—promising abundance while leaving many still unconnected.

This show is 49 minutes long and can be played on this page or via Apple Podcasts or the tool of your choice using this feed.

Transcript below.

We want your feedback and suggestions for the show-please e-mail us or leave a comment below.

Listen to other episodes or view all episodes in our index. See other podcasts from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.

Thanks to Arne Huseby for the music. The song is Warm Duck Shuffle and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license

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Sky High Promises: The Limits of Starlink - Episode 657 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast

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In this episode of the podcast, Sascha Meinrath returns to unpack the mythology surrounding Starlink and similar “miracle” broadband solutions. 

He and the CBN team (Chris, Sean, and Ry) dive into how overhyping space-based Internet distracts from building reliable, ground-up infrastructure that communities actually need. 

From confusing speed metrics to misleading policy narratives, they explore how Starlink has become a tech mirage—promising abundance while leaving many still unconnected.

This show is 49 minutes long and can be played on this page or via Apple Podcasts or the tool of your choice using this feed.

Transcript below.

We want your feedback and suggestions for the show-please e-mail us or leave a comment below.

Listen to other episodes or view all episodes in our index. See other podcasts from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.

Thanks to Arne Huseby for the music. The song is Warm Duck Shuffle and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license

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Whodunit Brewing in California: What Killed California’s Affordable Broadband Law?

A silloutte of a detective looks through a magnifying glass
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Last week, a California Assemblymember who had sponsored legislation for a broadband affordability law abruptly withdrew the legislation. 

But what really killed the broadband affordability bill in California? Was it opposition to the proposed legislation from within the state or pressure from the Trump administration?

The Bill Was Advancing Until…

Modeled on New York’s Affordable Broadband Act (ABA), the California Affordable Home Internet Act was first introduced in January. It aimed to require Internet service providers that operate in the Golden State to offer a $15 per month broadband service plan for income-eligible households.

CA Assembly member Tasha Boerner smiles at camera wearing a light blue sleeveless dress with ruffles

The proposed legislation was introduced as AB 353 by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner and was initially supported by the California Alliance for Digital Equity (CADE).

Over the intervening months, CADE and proponents of the bill offered resources and recommendations on how the bill could be made more effective than the ABA, hoping to avoid the pitfalls that advocates were seeing with the rollout and implementation of New York’s law.

On June 4, the California bill advanced through the state Assembly and moved on to the state senate by a 52-17 margin.

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Whodunit Brewing in California: What Killed California’s Affordable Broadband Law?

A silloutte of a detective looks through a magnifying glass
By on

Last week, a California Assemblymember who had sponsored legislation for a broadband affordability law abruptly withdrew the legislation. 

But what really killed the broadband affordability bill in California? Was it opposition to the proposed legislation from within the state or pressure from the Trump administration?

The Bill Was Advancing Until…

Modeled on New York’s Affordable Broadband Act (ABA), the California Affordable Home Internet Act was first introduced in January. It aimed to require Internet service providers that operate in the Golden State to offer a $15 per month broadband service plan for income-eligible households.

CA Assembly member Tasha Boerner smiles at camera wearing a light blue sleeveless dress with ruffles

The proposed legislation was introduced as AB 353 by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner and was initially supported by the California Alliance for Digital Equity (CADE).

Over the intervening months, CADE and proponents of the bill offered resources and recommendations on how the bill could be made more effective than the ABA, hoping to avoid the pitfalls that advocates were seeing with the rollout and implementation of New York’s law.

On June 4, the California bill advanced through the state Assembly and moved on to the state senate by a 52-17 margin.

Read More

Whodunit Brewing in California: What Killed California’s Affordable Broadband Law?

A silloutte of a detective looks through a magnifying glass
By on

Last week, a California Assemblymember who had sponsored legislation for a broadband affordability law abruptly withdrew the legislation. 

But what really killed the broadband affordability bill in California? Was it opposition to the proposed legislation from within the state or pressure from the Trump administration?

The Bill Was Advancing Until…

Modeled on New York’s Affordable Broadband Act (ABA), the California Affordable Home Internet Act was first introduced in January. It aimed to require Internet service providers that operate in the Golden State to offer a $15 per month broadband service plan for income-eligible households.

CA Assembly member Tasha Boerner smiles at camera wearing a light blue sleeveless dress with ruffles

The proposed legislation was introduced as AB 353 by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner and was initially supported by the California Alliance for Digital Equity (CADE).

Over the intervening months, CADE and proponents of the bill offered resources and recommendations on how the bill could be made more effective than the ABA, hoping to avoid the pitfalls that advocates were seeing with the rollout and implementation of New York’s law.

On June 4, the California bill advanced through the state Assembly and moved on to the state senate by a 52-17 margin.

Read More

Whodunit Brewing in California: What Killed California’s Affordable Broadband Law?

A silloutte of a detective looks through a magnifying glass
By on

Last week, a California Assemblymember who had sponsored legislation for a broadband affordability law abruptly withdrew the legislation. 

But what really killed the broadband affordability bill in California? Was it opposition to the proposed legislation from within the state or pressure from the Trump administration?

The Bill Was Advancing Until…

Modeled on New York’s Affordable Broadband Act (ABA), the California Affordable Home Internet Act was first introduced in January. It aimed to require Internet service providers that operate in the Golden State to offer a $15 per month broadband service plan for income-eligible households.

CA Assembly member Tasha Boerner smiles at camera wearing a light blue sleeveless dress with ruffles

The proposed legislation was introduced as AB 353 by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner and was initially supported by the California Alliance for Digital Equity (CADE).

Over the intervening months, CADE and proponents of the bill offered resources and recommendations on how the bill could be made more effective than the ABA, hoping to avoid the pitfalls that advocates were seeing with the rollout and implementation of New York’s law.

On June 4, the California bill advanced through the state Assembly and moved on to the state senate by a 52-17 margin.

Read More
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