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Upper Arlington, Ohio Forges Ahead with Public Partners on City-wide Fiber-Optic Network
The City Council of Upper Arlington, Ohio on Oct. 26 approved several contracts that will enable the community to build a municipal fiber-optic network to key anchor institutions for an estimated $2.5 million.
Lake Oswego Seeks Out Expert Advice: Video
Lake Oswego, Oregon, was pegged as a potential target for Google Fiber in 2014 but this town of 35,000 may not wait for the tech giant to bring fast, affordable, reliable connectivity. They may just do it themselves.
Community Broadband Media Roundup - November 13
Colorado
Colorado Residents Vote Overwhelmingly In Favor Of Municipal Broadband by Karl Bode, TechDirt
Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority Moving Forward
After multiple delays, the much anticipated Roanoke-Salem fiber network in Virginia has its feet on the ground.
Hillary Clinton: Stop State Laws that Restrict Local Choice
In a position piece released in October, Hillary Clinton voiced strong support for local authority:
Ting! Holly Springs, NC to Get a Gig
While Google Fiber and AT&T focus on the large cities of the Research Triangle of North Carolina, the small town of Holly Springs is pursuing a third option.
Grand Junction Asks "Fiber? Where?"
While other communities in Colorado are just starting to reclaim local control over their broadband futures, the city of Grand Junction has moved forward.
How Lobbyists in Utah Put Taxpayer Dollars at Risk to Protect Cable Monopolies
Facing the threat of municipal broadband networks disrupting their cable and telephone monpolies, big telecom lobbyists wrote a law to restrict municipal networks under the guise of protecting taxpayers. Here's the irony: the law put taxpayers at much greater risk even while restricting their choice of Internet and cable providers.
Another Washington Coastal City Considers Community Network
Out on the coast of the great state of Washington, community networks are making waves.
Baltimore City Council Ponders Options for Moving Muni Fiber Forward
Baltimore's City Council has decided it's time to move forward with a plan for city-owned fiber and they are putting pen to paper to get the ball rolling.
Community Broadband Media Roundup - November 6
News Stories By State
California
Americans are paying more for broadband speed but getting less by David Lazarus, The Los Angeles Times
Colorado
Happy Birthday, Next Century Cities!
One year ago, we helped launch Next Century Cities, a collaboration between local governments that want to ensure fast, reliable, affordable Internet access for all.