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Blandin Webinar on Minnesota Broadband Grants Now Archived and Available
The Blandin Foundation held an informative webinar on March 13 that is now ready for viewing.
Process Matters: Harold Feld's Guide to the Time Warner Cable/Comcast Merger
The proposed Comcast/Time Warner Cable deal will be on everyone's mind for many months to come. Thanks to Harold Feld, it is now possible to follow the process as it moves forward.
GovTech Covers Famous Free Wi-Fi in Oklahoma
Ponca City's free Wi-Fi has attracted attention over the years. A recent article in Government Technology focuses on the free Wi-Fi service and reveals the secret behind Ponca City's jewel - their municipal fiber network.
Bill to Boost Broadband in Minnesota Struggles in Legislature
In a revealing video about the Internet access problem in rural Minnesota, Annandale City Administrator Kelly Hinnenkamp below describes her town's struggle with connectivity. The video is the latest in a series on the Minnesota Senate DFL YouTube page intended to shed light on the critical situation in the state.
FCC Rural Broadband Workshop Video
In case you missed it, you can still stream the FCC's Rural Broadband Workshop. The announcement describes the event:
Chris Mitchell and Billy Ray From Glasgow on Community Matters Podcast
In the most recent podcast from Community Matters, Fran Stoddard interviews Chris Mitchell and Billy Ray, from the Glasgow Electric Plant Board.
Home Security Firm ADT Opposes Kentucky Bill to Eliminate Landlines
In February, we reported on another attempt by AT&T, Windstream, and Cincinnati Bell, to eliminate plain old telephone service (POTS) in Kentucky.
ECFiber Welcomes 600th Subscriber
The East Central Vermont Community Fiber-Optic Network (ECFiber) recently connected its 600th customer. The network continues to connect to additional homes and businesses, recently reaching Royalton.
Tennessee Legislature Considers Four Pro-Muni Bills
Even though there are several publicly owned networks in Tennessee, existing state statutes create barriers discouraging investment. This year, there is a movement at the state Capitol that may change the environment.
Georgia and Idaho Communities Pass Resolutions in Support of Local Authority
Two more communities recently passed resolutions in support of local authority for broadband networks.
2014 IAMU Broadband Conference Fast Approaching
The Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities is presenting the 2014 IAMU Broadband Conference on March 26 - 27. The event will be held at the Ramada Tropics and Resort Center in downtown Des Moines. (Psst! Take your swimsuit - there is a water park in the Resort Center!)
Connected Communities in an Age of Digital Learning: Webcast Archive Available
On February 27, the New America Foundation presented the live webcast, "Connected Communities in an Age o
Chris Mitchell Hosts March 18th Webinar: Tech in The City
On March 18th, our own Chris Mitchell will host a webinar that you don't want to miss. Tech In the City: A Conversation About Community Broadband Access will be an engaging discussion about municipal networks in light of the recent Verizon v. FCC decision.
Lexingtonians Consider Municipal Network Options in Kentucky
Community leaders in Lexington are the latest to stand at a fork in the broadband road. In September, the franchise agreement between the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) and Time Warner Cable expired, resulting in a month-to-month agreement continuation.
Worth Reading: The Nation Promotes Community Networks in New York
This post got lost in our system but we still wanted to publish it.
Kentucky Municipal Utilities Association Passes Resolution Favoring Local Control in Telecommunications
We recently reported that local leaders in Chanute and Westminster had passed resolutions supporting the FCC as it considers its authority.
GAO Report: Government Telecom Investments Help Local Businesses
The Government Accountability Office released a report today examining economic development and government-spurred broadband deployment.
On the Media Talks Cable Consolidation, Municipal Networks With Crawford and Baller
The possible merger between Comcast and Time Warner Cable and the FCC's recent announcement to review state barriers have created a significant buzz in the world of telecommunications.