Community Broadband
Williston, Florida’s $4.6 Million City-Owned Fiber Network To Go Live Soon
The network will serve all 3,433 residents with gigabit speeds at $49.99-$75/month.
Community Broadband
The last three years have seen a dramatic increase in the number of communities building publicly-owned, locally controlled infrastructure.
Maine
Vienna, Maine, Looks to Grow Fledgling Muni Network
Vienna, Maine's municipal fiber network signed up 240 households immediately but must reach 270 subscribers for viability while competing against incumbent ISPs' promotional offers.
Community Broadband
Minnesota Told to Take Broadband Future Into Its Own Hands
Gigi Sohn urged state leaders to look to local, community-led networks as models.
Community Broadband
Vineland, N.J., Nabs $3.7 Million Grant To Begin Municipal Fiber Network
Grant from the New Jersey Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Equity program aims to expand broadband access in the city
Community Broadband
Minnesota LFAs Demand Clarity from Trade Groups
Another LFA calls out trade groups.
Rural
Work Begins on $87M Michigan Middle Mile Project
Project will pass fiber through island relying on DSL.
Spectrum
NextNav Pushes Back Against Tolling Groups
Dispute at FCC over spectrum interference continues.
Community Broadband
LFA Demands Trade Groups Back Up Accusations Against Local Governments
‘Undocumented, unnamed, unsubstantiated and unverified.’
Community Broadband
USTelecom Warns Permitting Delays Force Providers to Abandon Projects
Eleven states called out.
Russell Hanser
NCTA Urges the FCC to Reject Expansion of Regulatory Fees
Battle of the trade associations.
Ellis Scherer
ITIF Report Addresses Evolving Broadband Market and Regulatory Challenges
'Rate regulation is inapt and ineffective.'
Big Apple Connect
NYC Worker-Owned ISP Faces Uncertain Future Amid Shifting City Broadband Policy
Battle between NYC ISPs rages on.
Community Broadband
What a Mayor Mamdani Could Mean for Tech Policy in NYC
The mayoral candidate has supported legislation regulating AI and providing internet access for the temporarily housed.
Community Broadband
Small California City of Fort Bragg Buys Local ISP
Fort Bragg hopes to offer affordable broadband.
Kansas
Kansas Governor Announces $43 Million Middle Mile Initiative
Broadband Project will be funded by NTIA.
Infrastructure
UTOPIA Completes Fiber Build in Bountiful, Utah
It's the municipal operator's 22nd completed citywide build.
