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Making Markets Work - Information Asymmetry
In the early 1950s, it was nearly impossible to know the value of an automobile.
OpenCape Update - First Stretch Scheduled for Testing By the End of the Month
After six years in the making, the OpenCape network is soon to be delivering services.
Susan Crawford Discusses Captive Audience at Berkman Center
Network Moves Forward in Leverett, Western Massachusetts
This past spring, we introduced you to the small town of Leverett, in rural western Massachusetts.
Coop Status for Burlington Telecom? Maybe.....
Burlington Telecom may be headed for some changes. Due to the mismanagement of the prior Burlington Mayor Administration, the network took on an unsustainable amount of debt and damaged its reputation. Some of the plans to make the network sustainable again involve privatizing it.
Christopher Mitchell on Gigabit Nation Today
I am going to be on Gigabit Nation today with Craig Settles, a live call-in show, from 2-3 Eastern time. You can listen online here both during the show and after, when the recording will be made available.
Utah's Spanish Fork City Network an Incredible Success
Back in 2010, we reported on the municipal network in Spanish Fork, Utah. Back then, the utility innaugurated its telephone service, which completed its triple play offering. With recent discussion around Utah's UTOPIA, Spanish Fork is getting a second look.
Broadband is Essential Infrastructure for Communities
In August, we reported on the results of a report on UTOPIA by the Office of the State Auditor General of Utah.
Canadian Community Brings Fiber to All in Alberta Town
Back in 2010, we reported on SuperNet in Alberta, Canada. We noted how, even though it resulted in significant middle-mile infrastructure expansion, there were still many, many Canadians along the route that were not connected.
Lafayette Republicans and Democrats Joined Forces for Fiber
Charter Losing Money, Cuts Customer Support
Rural California Farms Need Fiber to be Fertile
Comcast Gamed FCC for Internet Essentials "Concession" in NBC Merger
Last year, when Comcast unveiled its Internet Essentials program, the corporate powerhouse received accolades from FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski.
New Fact Sheet: Community Broadband and Public Savings
We have already published a fact sheet on the critical role community broadband plays in job development. Now, ILSR presents a collection of how community owned broadband networks save money for local government, schools, and libraries while providing cutting edge services.
Welcome to The Gigabit Club, BTES!
Bristol Tennessee Essential Services (BTES) announced November 19th that it now has the capability to offer 1 Gbps service. While the BTES rates do not reflect a standard cost for the service yet, 1 Gbps is offered as an option to businesses and households.