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WAMU's Kojo Nnamdi Show Covers Broadband
Sascha Meinrath on Building Your Own Network
A short video of Sascha Meinrath discussing the power of community networks, the need for broadband competition, and why the National Broadband Plan misses the mark.
This video is no longer available.Lafayette to Kick Off Advertising Efforts
John at Lafayette Pro Fiber posted about an upcoming Lafayette TV ad. Apparently, this is an advance copy. It emphasizes the ways in which LUS differs from privately owned networks. Community networks, no matter how technically superior to incumbent offerings, must have an outreach or advertising strategy.
Publicly Owned Fiber Connects Hollywood Studios
ECFiber Launches Pilot Project
Christopher Mitchell Discusses Broadband on MN This Week
A few weeks ago, I joined Curtis Beckmann, host of "Minnesota This Week" on Radio City Networks to discuss broadband networks and what communities are doing to improve access to real broadband. The 30 minute program discusses problems with existing broadband networks, the lack of competition, how and why communities have built their own networks, and a variety of other topical subjects.
Broadband Competition is Pathetic, But Even That is Too Much For Qwest
Customer: "Qwest is trying to eliminate competition?"
Customer Service Rep: "In a way."
PC World Writer: We Need a Public Option for Broadband
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Star Tribune Editorializes About Importance of Broadband, Community Ownership Option
More Resources for Community Networks
Update in Lafayette v. NCTC Legal Battle
US Broadband Policy: Competition for Some!
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