Expert Opinion
Bryan Darr: An Order of Fiber, Please, with Wireless on the Side
Wireless is essential because for truly remote properties, a physical connection may never be practical.
Broadband's Impact
Sunne McPeak: Achieving True Digital Equity Requires Strong Leadership and Sincere Collaboration
Collaboration between community leaders will be essential in ensuring success of the Biden infrastructure bill in California.
Fiber
Building Fiber Infrastructure Back Better: The Journey Taken by Tuttle, Oklahoma
When their connection to the World Wide Web was cut, Tuttle’s local leaders got to work.
Rural
Members of Democratic Caucuses Call to Modernize Broadband for Rural and Tribal Lands
August 19, 2020 — Members of the Rural Caucus and the Native American Caucus of the Democratic Party made calls for modernizing broadband and energy infrastructure during caucus meetings on Tuesday. As part of the Democratic National Convention, members of the Rural Caucus opened their meeting by ob
china
Charter Cities Could Help America Counter Chinese Soft Power, Says Lincoln Network Panelist
July 22, 2020 — The coronavirus pandemic has challenged the existing global order, with some believing that the responses of Western nations have left their constituents distracted. In a recent op-ed, author Mark Lutter, founder and executive director of Charter Cities, argued that the Chinese gover
Broadband's Impact
Amazon Announces 20 Cities on its ‘HQ2’ List, Prompting Economic Development Mania
SEATTLE, January 18, 2018 – Amazon announced the 20 finalists for its second headquarters, or HQ2, after a high-profile quest among economic development officials around North America. The candidates include: Boston New York City Newark, New Jersey Pittsburgh Philadelphia Montgomery County, Maryland
Broadband Data
Study: Broadband Providers Target Areas of Expected Economic Growth
WASHINGTON, January 15, 2010 – Researchers looking at California to determine whether broadband boosts local economic development found it’s tough to determine since broadband providers tend to target areas of expected high economic growth.
NTIA
Governors of Illinois and Kansas Winnow State Broadband Stimulus Applications
October 20, 2009 – The states of Illinois and Kansas on Tuesday released their recommendations for the first round of broadband stimulus funding, with Illinois winnowing 140 applicants for broadband projects to a list of 31 proposed projects, and Kansas narrowing its pool of 85 applicants to 22.
