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Matthew Marcus
Matthew is a Policy Research Intern at the Community Broadband Networks Initiative. He primarily writes pieces for Muninetworks.org, assists with production of the Community Broadband Bits podcast, and compiles research for various projects. Matthew has a BA in Political Science and International Relations from CUNY Hunter College. Before joining ILSR, he worked as a Communications Associate at Medha Learning Foundation in Lucknow, India. He is a freelance writer, avid music collector, and lover of short fiction.
Stories by this author
Owensboro, Kentucky, Headed For Spring FTTH Expansion
Owensboro’s municipal fiber network could begin serving more customers this spring as it moves from pilot to citywide project.
Fiber Pilot Success Leads to Expansion
OzarksGo and Other Electric Co-ops Adapt to the Realities of Covid-19 With Wi-Fi Hotspots
Across the country, more people than ever are working and learning from home, making a quality Internet connection vital for everyone in every locality during the Covid-19 pandemic. For Americans in inadequately connected areas — rural and urban — adapting to a more isolated and remote learning and working lifestyle proves extremely difficult when lacking a reliable Internet connection.
AT&T Accused of Digital Redlining in Detroit
In Detroit, AT&T is facing a formal FCC complaint accusing the telecom giant of deploying discriminatory “digital redlining” tactics.
More Colorado Towns Put Opt Out Question on The Ballot
This November, more Colorado towns and counties will be voting on whether to opt out of the 12-year-old SB 152, a state law that restricts broadband development.
Sweeping Out the Old
Wilson, North Carolina's Fiber Network Headlines Economic Development Plan
Wilson has made their community-owned Greenlight fiber network central to their economic development plan, a move that may forge a new approach for other communities with similar assets.
Revitalization Efforts
Border-to-Border Grant Awarded to Paul Bunyan Communications Co-op
The state of Minnesota has awarded Paul Bunyan Communications the Border-to-Border Broadband grant to expand fiber optic services to three different counties.
New Video Advocates for Better Connectivity in Colorado
The Colorado Communications and Utility Alliance has released a new video detailing the urgent need for fast and reliable Internet in rural Colorado. The Alliance argues that Colorado's state and local government can help solve the problem and highlights local initiatives that improved connectivity and drove economic development.
WhipCity Fiber Charges Forward in Westfield and Massachusetts Despite Pandemic
Westfield Gas+Electric (WG+E) started its broadband division WhipCity Fiber and the buildout of their network five years ago.
Fort Collins, Colorado, Ballot Language Lives Through Legal Challenge
The Fort Collins’ ballot measure that could amend the City Charter allowing high-speed Internet to become a municipal utility moves forward after a short legal scuffle. The question will be decided at the November 7th special election.
Failed Legal Petition
Webinar: Municipal Broadband Feasibility Studies, Oct. 18th
When your community needs better connectivity, the best place to start is with a feasibility study, but each community's needs vary and what should you expect from such a study? What kinds of question should you ask? What should a consultant offer your community?