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The Economist Understands Community Broadband
The conservative, eminently pro-capitalist publication The Economist understands why community broadband is important. "The Need for Speed" discusses Kansas City and Chattanooga -- two of the best broadband networks in the nation.
Fiber Route Construction Nearing Completion In Southwest Minnesota
In April, we reported on Spring construction of fiber installation by the Southwest Minnesota Broadband Services (SMBS) in the Jackson area. This is a stimulus-funded expansion growing out of the community-owned WindomNet.
Dunnellon, Florida's Fiber Dreams Now a Reality
We reported on Dunellon, Florida, last year - time for a refresher and an update.
Public Service Commissioner Calls Mississippi Gov "Coin-Operated"
Utah State Auditor Reviews UTOPIA, Ignores State Role in Handicapping Network
Just this week, the Office of the Legislative Auditor General of the State of Utah released a report to the Utah Legislature on UTOPIA.
Mediacom Continues Obstructing Rural Broadband Rollout in Lake County Minnesota
Longmont Fiber Ring Set for Expansion, Local Service
Over the past few years, we provided continuing coverage as Longmont, Colorado, considered, and eventually approved, a referendum (two actually) to authorize the municipality to offer broadband services to local businesses and residents.
Slate Commentary: Want to Pay Less and Get More?
The Economics of the Google Gigabit
Broadband and News Concerns in New Orleans
How AT&T and Time Warner Cable Pass Anti-Competition Broadband Bills
Orangeburg County, South Carolina, Moves Ahead With Stimulus-Funded Broadband
Orangeburg County, South Carolina, received $18.65 million in broadband stimulus funds for high-speed broadband (which we previously noted).
Open Technology Initiative Report Shows U.S. Lagging in Broadband
The Open Technology Institute at the New America Foundation just released a report titled "The Cost of Connectivity." The report, authored by Hibah Hussain, Danielle Kehl, Benjamin Lennett, Chiehyu Li, and Patrick Lucey examines 22 c