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Paragould Sets An Example for Another Arkansas Town
Recently, we let you know about the situation in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, population 15,039. The town is now investigating the possibility of building their own fiber network.
Community Broadband Networks is Back Up
We apologize for the last week of glitches and errors you have been having in trying to use our site. Our thoroughly incompetent web hosts have been sacked and we have transitioned to a different hosting provider, which should be much better.
Some glitches are still being worked out, but we hope the site is generally around.
Video Presentation: Economic Development and Community Broadband
On April 28, I gave a presentation as part of the Economic Development track of the Broadband Communities Conference in Dallas regarding the role of community networks.
New Videos From DC-Net and DC-CAN Highlights Benenfits All Over the City
We have brought you news about DC-Net before and have even highlighted the community network in our report, Breaking the Broadband Monopoly.
Seattle's KUOW Discusses Wi-Fi and Fiber Optics with Christopher Mitchell
Christopher Mitchell recently spoke with Marcie Sillman on Seattle public radio KUOW's Weekday. Christopher and Marcie talked on May 8, 2012 about recent developments in local and national broadband, including the April 29th e
Good-Bye to Seattle's Free Wi-Fi
In 2005, Seattle started offering free Wi-Fi to several neighborhoods, hoping to increase usage among businesses, residents, and passers-by. While the effort was hailed by some, and criticized by others, it was an experiment in community broadband. An experiment that ended on April 29th.
Spirit AeroSystems Chooses Chanute
We told you how Chanute, Kansas, was using their community network to serve local businesses. Now we want to share a story about how the community network helped bring a new business to Chanute.
Exciting Upcoming Broadband Conferences in DC
Our own Christopher Mitchell will be speaking at two upcoming events on broadband and the future of the Internet.
10,000 Square Miles of Connections in North Dakota
According to the 2010 Census, North Dakota is 48th in population in the country and the 17th most expansive. Such a geography is not appealing to any entity, commercial or otherwise, who might consider building fiber-to-the-home in North Dakota.
New Video Explains Community Broadband
We have developed a new video to explain why communities consider building their own broadband networks. Please pass it around, embed it in social media, and also remind people that we have a new report with in-depth case studies of community broadband!
Leverett Approves Broadband Initiative in Small New England Town
Not long ago, we told you about Leverett, Massachusetts, the small town of 1,851, that has been discussing the possibility of building a community network.
Chelan Will Keep Its Network As Is
As we reported in March, the Chelan County, Washington PUD was seeking input from the customer-owners of their open access fiber optic network to decide what the future would hold. The PUD had considered three options and presented them to the public:
Newton, North Carolina Is One Big Hotspot
North Carolina infamously became the 19th state to enact barriers to community broadband, but we wrote about a loophole to it last year - communities can provide services for free without int
Recent Articles show ALEC and South Carolina Pushing to Limit Community Broadband
Community Broadband networks are increasingly getting the attention they deserve as an option for communities that want better, more accountable connections to the Internet.
We have long been warning about an AT&T-pushed bill in South Carolina to make it even harder for communities in that state
CNS In Southern Georgia Brings Communities Together
Step across the county line in Thomas County, Georgia and you will be in Florida. Its county seat, Thomasville, has been chosen as a one of the best places to retire.
State by State Campaign to Gut Consumer Telecom Protections
In most states, telephone companies are required to serve everyone and when there are problems with the service, the state can mandate that the company fix them.
Let The FCC Know That You Support Expanding Community Radio
As we recently reported, the FCC has made changes to clear the airwaves for more low power radio stations.
New Community Broadband Map
We have re-launched the interactive community broadband map!
Radio Interview about Rural Broadband in Washington
Christopher Mitchell spoke with Gavin Dahl about community broadband on KYRS, a community radio station in Spokane, Washington, on April 11.