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Jess Del Fiacco
Jess Del Fiacco is a communications specialist with the Institute for Local Self-Reliance. She received her B.A. from Macalester College in 2016 and has since worked with a variety of local nonprofits committed to social and environmental justice. In her free time she enjoys cooking, hanging out at coffee shops, and reading/watching/listening to anything with a good story.
Stories by this author
Community Broadband Media Roundup - January 6
Alabama
$62.3 million to be invested in bringing broadband to Alabama rural areas by Henry Thornton, Yellowhammer
California
Community Broadband Media Roundup - August 20
California
California is trying to pass a net neutrality bill — and broadband providers are trying to gut it by Ro Khanna, Los Angeles Times
Illinois
Christopher Quoted on North Carolina Broadband Access in Stanly News & Press
Christopher Mitchell, director of ILSR's Community Broadband Networks initiative, was quoted in the Stanly News & Press's coverage of Let's Connect, a series of community meetings organized by ILSR, the North Carolina League of Municipalities, and NC Hearts Gigabit.
Palo Alto Residents Meet with Christopher to Learn About Possibilities: Video
For years, Palo Alto residents have patiently waited for the city to move forward on building a citywide municipal Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP) network.
Community Broadband Media Roundup - September 10
Arizona
Think your Internet service is slower than advertised? You're not alone by Agnel Philip, Arizona Republic
Community Broadband Media Roundup - February 25
California
The 4th utility: How Ventura County is working to increase broadband by Arlene Martinez, Ventura County Star
Iowa
Community Broadband Media Roundup - September 3
Colorado
Fort Collins Connexion announces residential pricing for municipal broadband by Jacy Marmaduke, Fort Collins Coloradoan
Community Broadband Media Roundup - October 1
Georgia
Regional meeting coming in October for rural broadband by Kevin Myrick, The Polk County Standard Journal
Kentucky
Community Broadband Media Roundup - March 18
Colorado
Trustees approve broadband project by Tyler Pialet, Trail-Gazette