John Farrell Talks Distributed, Locally-Owned, and CLEAN Energy Policy on PRN
Yesterday I was on the Political Analysis program of the Progressive Radio Network from 5-6 PM (Central). Catch the interview with Sandy LeonVest at PRN's website or click below to listen in: Podcast...
View ArticleBloomberg’s Susan Crawford Cites ILSR’s Municipal Broadband Work
Bloomberg, February 14, 2012 In an Op-Ed for Bloomberg, Susan Crawford highlights the advantages of publicly owned broadband. She notes that ILSR is tracking advances as more communities decide to...
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Media for All the People… and the Internet
Over the weekend, while listening to an old episode of Star Talk Radio with Neil deGrasse Tyson, I was reminded of just how incredible the open Internet is. And what happens when a few massive...
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Broadband and News Concerns in New Orleans
The news that the New Orleans Times-Picayune would dramatically cut back on its printed edition led to a fine article discussing the role of the digital divide as it becomes harder to live without...
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Roundup of Coverage of Georgia Bill to Slow Telecom Investment
In just a few days, we have seen many articles discussing how unwise and dangerous HB 282 is for the future of economic development in Georgia. This bill will revoke local authority to decide for...
View ArticleCBS Discovers Chattanooga Has Nation-Leading Internet Network
Chattanooga has made the national TV news, with CBS doing a segment about America's best Internet network - owned and operated by the city of Chattanooga. They make a few minor mistakes - Chattanooga...
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Catching Up on UC2B in Illinois – Community Broadband Bits Podcast #42
The home of the first web browser (Mosiac) is now building an exciting open access network - the twin cities of Urbana-Champaign received a stimulus award for UC2B (2B = Big Broadband). Episode #42 of...
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New Free Press Infographic: Stop the Corporate Cyclops From Gobbling Up Local...
When we think of the enormous cyclops we don't usually imagine him in a suit and tie but the Free Press does and it works. In their recent Media Giants infographic, the Free Press uses the hulking...
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Solar Powered Wireless on the Reservation – Community Broadband Bits Episode #76
When it comes to building a community owned wireless network, few have more experience than Matthew Rantanen, our guest for the Community Broadband Bits podcast this week. Rantanen has an impressive...
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Public Access Media and Community Owned Networks – Community Broadband Bits...
After a listener suggested we do a show on the modern role of public access media, we decided to reach out to Mike Wassenaar, now a senior development officer at Free Press and formerly the Executive...
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Local Media Sees Need for Municipal Network in Olympia, Washington
Local news editors seem inspired by the current network neutrality debate at the FCC. Newsrooms considering the prospect of paid prioritization are reassessing the value of municipal networks. Not...
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You Are Cordially Invited: June 17th Discussion on Cable Companies,...
On Tuesday June 17th, Chris will be participating in a conversation hosted by the Media Consortium as part of its Media Policy Reporting and Education Program (MPREP). You are invited to sit in on...
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Media Roundup: Blackburn Amendment Lights Up Newswires
Rep Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and her love for large corporate ISPs was all over the telecommunications media this week. She attempted to kneecap the FCC as it explores options to restore local...
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Media for All the People… and the Internet
Over the weekend, while listening to an old episode of Star Talk Radio with Neil deGrasse Tyson, I was reminded of just how incredible the open Internet is. And what happens when a few massive...
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Community Broadband Media Roundup – Week of August 29, 2014
"When private industry does not answer the call because of market failures or other obstacles, it is appropriate and even commendable, for the people acting through their local governments to improve...
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Broadband and News Concerns in New Orleans
The news that the New Orleans Times-Picayune would dramatically cut back on its printed edition led to a fine article discussing the role of the digital divide as it becomes harder to live without...
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Roundup of Coverage of Georgia Bill to Slow Telecom Investment
In just a few days, we have seen many articles discussing how unwise and dangerous HB 282 is for the future of economic development in Georgia. This bill will revoke local authority to decide for...
View ArticleCBS Discovers Chattanooga Has Nation-Leading Internet Network
Chattanooga has made the national TV news, with CBS doing a segment about America's best Internet network - owned and operated by the city of Chattanooga. They make a few minor mistakes - Chattanooga...
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Catching Up on UC2B in Illinois – Community Broadband Bits Podcast #42
The home of the first web browser (Mosiac) is now building an exciting open access network - the twin cities of Urbana-Champaign received a stimulus award for UC2B (2B = Big Broadband). Episode #42 of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Free Press Infographic: Stop the Corporate Cyclops From Gobbling Up Local...
When we think of the enormous cyclops we don't usually imagine him in a suit and tie but the Free Press does and it works. In their recent Media Giants infographic, the Free Press uses the hulking...
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