Karl Bode
Tech, telecom, media, and consumer rights reporter at TechDirt, Motherboard, Verge, and ILSR. Helped build DSL Reports.
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Fairfield, California Exits Research Phase, Will Soon Unveil City Access Plan
Fairfield City, California is one of several cities in the state hoping to lean on both California’s broadband expansion initiative and the American Res
Chico, California Moves Launches Pilot Project with Eye On Citywide Open Access Fiber Plan
Hoping to leverage both a major new California broadband expansion initiative and American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds, Chico, California is moving forward with its plan to deliver affordable fiber broadband to historically-underserved city residents.
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.
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.