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Christopher Mitchell is the Director of the Telecommunications as Commons Initiative with the Institute for Local Self-Reliance. He runs MuniNetworks.org as part of ILSR's effort to ensure broadband networks are directly accountable to the communities that depend upon them. More

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Article filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on Aug 17, 2012

Google Creates Competition in Kansas City, TWC Hires 81 People

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/google-creates-competition-kansas-city-twc-hires-81-people

A Business Journal story yesterday reveals that Time Warner Cable is adding 81 jobs in Kansas City, an increase of 9% over its present area workforce: The company, which currently employs about 900 locally, wants to fill customer service, finance, sales and other positions. These are the jobs that result from competition – which does… Continue reading

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Article filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on Aug 16, 2012

Mediacom Says it Will Not Sue Lake County, Minnesota

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/mediacom-says-it-will-not-sue-lake-county-minnesota

In Star Tribune coverage of Mediacom’s war against real broadband in rural Minnesota, we learn that Mediacom will not sue Lake County to disrupt its plan to serve thousands of unserved residents and local businesses. And for all its accusations, Larsen says Mediacom will not sue. Spending millions of dollars on a lawsuit in a… Continue reading

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ILSR Press Room filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on Aug 16, 2012

50 Must-Read State and Local Government IT Blogs

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/50-must-read-state-local-government-blogs/

StateTech Magazine, August 16, 2012 StateTech Magazine named ILSR’s Blog, Muninetworks.org,  to their inaugural list of the best technology resources for the public sector.  One thing state and local governments have in common right now is a tight budget. Residents demand that their municipality employ the utmost efficiency with their tax dollars. And why shouldn’t… Continue reading

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Article filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on Aug 15, 2012

Wired West Launches Pre-Subscription Cards

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/wired-west-launches-pre-subscription-cards

Wired West, an initiative in rural western Massachusetts to build a modern network in a broadband desert, has launched a pre-subscription campaign to demonstrate local demand for broadband service and support for the project. The online form is available here. The official WiredWest Communications Cooperative Corporation is just now celebrating its first anniversary, noting that… Continue reading

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Article filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on Aug 14, 2012

Community Broadband Bits 8 – Jim Moorehead of Mendocino County, California

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/community-broadband-bits-8-jim-moorehead-mendocino-county-california

The eighth podcast in our Community Broadband Bits series is a discussion with Jim Moorehead, the Chair of the Executive Committee of the Broadband Alliance of Mendocino County in California. Mendocino is a large, rural county in the northern part of the state that has been left behind by major incumbent providers including AT&T, Comcast,… Continue reading

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Article filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on Aug 11, 2012

The Economist Understands Community Broadband

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/economist-understands-community-broadband

The conservative, eminently pro-capitalist publication The Economist understands why community broadband is important. “The Need for Speed” discusses Kansas City and Chattanooga — two of the best broadband networks in the nation. But while others have become stuck on the wrong question — “what can you do with a gig,” The Economist recognized what is important…. Continue reading

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Article filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on Aug 7, 2012

Community Broadband Bits 7 – Mary Beth Henry of Portland, Oregon

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/community-broadband-bits-7-mary-beth-henry-portland-oregon

For the 7th Community Broadband Bits podcast, we talk with Mary Beth Henry from Portland, Oregon. Mary Beth is the Director of the Portland Office for Community Technology and Mt Hood Cable Regulatory Commission, as well as a past president of NATOA. Our discussion covers the long struggle to ensure local businesses and residents had… Continue reading

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Article filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on Aug 7, 2012

Public Service Commissioner Calls Mississippi Gov "Coin-Operated"

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/public-service-commissioner-calls-mississippi-gov-coin-operated

We have watched in growing horror as AT&T and other telco lobbyists have gone from state to state gutting telecommunications oversight. In several states, you no longer have an absolute right to a telephone – the companies can refuse to serve you if they so choose. We tip our hat to Phil Dampier at Stop… Continue reading

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Article filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on Aug 6, 2012

Why "Who Invented the Internet" Matters

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/why-who-invented-internet-matters

For those who missed it, a Wall Street Journal op-ed ignited a geektroversy by claiming the federal government did not invent the Internet. First, some history. Then an explanation of why we should care. A guy named Crovitz kicked off the fight with his Continue reading

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Article filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on Aug 4, 2012

Television Ad Revenue for Small Networks

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/television-ad-revenue-small-networks

When communities are trying to figure out how to pay for networks, they sometimes fail to explore some logical places. A recent article on Telecompetitor gives us an estimate for revenues from inserting ads in cable television programming. Before the economic downturn, a typical small video service provider could expect between $1.25 and $2.00 a… Continue reading