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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 Jul 7, 2012

Cable Access Gets Slammed, Time Porner Gets the Land

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/cable-access-gets-slammed-time-porner-gets-land

This is a guest post, authored by Jay April. Jay is a strong supporter of local authority and community media. He is a documentary filmmaker, video journalist, and new media innovator who now happens to find himself running a community TV and radio station in Maui, Hawaii. There is a new land grab in Hawaii… Continue reading

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ILSR Press Room filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on Jul 5, 2012

How the Digital Divide Developed in New Orleans

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/digital-divide-developed-orleans/

Poynter, July 5, 2012 Come September when changes at The Times-Picayune take effect, not only will New Orleans become the largest city without a daily newspaper, its residents will likely become some of the most disconnected in the country.  New Orleans lags behind the rest of the U.S. when it comes to broadband Internet service… Continue reading

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

For Independence Day, Lessig on Independence

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/independence-day-lessig-independence

Larry Lessig addressed the 2012 WiscNet Conference in Madison, talking about the importance of achieving the goals of the Founders of the United States in creating a system where those making the rules were independent of corrupting influences. About 45 minutes long, and well worth watching in entirety — especially if you have not seen… Continue reading

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ILSR Press Room filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on Jul 3, 2012

South Carolina Latest State To Restrict Rural Internet Projects

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/south-carolina-latest-state-restrict-rural-internet-projects/

The Huffington Post, July 3, 2012 In 2010, two counties in South Carolina, Orangeburg and Oconee, received federal funding to deliver broadband Internet to residents without access.  The projects were the first of their kind in South Carolina.  Now, they may also be the last. Last week, South Carolina passed a law that imposes new… Continue reading

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Article filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on Jul 3, 2012

Community Broadband Praised for Helping Small Businesses

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

Writing for the American Express Open Forum, author Jack Shultz helped to compile a list of what he considers the best small towns for business in the U.S. Ponca City made the list and was specifically singled out for the wireless network owned by the City: This town has a very progressive economic development organization…. Continue reading

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Article filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on Jul 2, 2012

The Declaration of Internet Freedom

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

As we celebrate our Independence Day, we are supporting the Declaration of Internet Freedom, a new campaign that was launched this morning. Preamble: We believe that a free and open Internet can bring about a better world. To keep the Internet free and open, we call on communities, industries and countries to recognize these principles…. Continue reading

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Article filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on Jun 30, 2012

Seattle’s Short History of and Bleak Future for Community Broadband

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/seattles-short-history-and-bleak-future-community-broadband

We have followed Seattle’s on-again, off-again consideration of a community broadband network for years and have occasionally noted the successful cable network in nearby Tacoma. Seattle Met’s Matthew Halverson has penned a short, impressive article explaining the trials and tribulations of Tacoma while also exploring why Seattle’s Mayor has abandoned his goal of a broadband… Continue reading

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Article filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on Jun 29, 2012

What if FiberNet Monticello Had Been Canned in 2008?

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/what-if-fibernet-monticello-had-been-canned-2008

Monticello faced a number of key decision moments throughout the history of its FiberNet. Given the recent changes in management and decision not to make up the different between debt service and revenues, some may be wondering if proceeding with FiberNet was the smart decision. It was 2008 and the economy hadn’t entered its death… Continue reading

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Article filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on Jun 27, 2012

Community Broadband Bits 2 – Wired West Podcast

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/community-broadband-bits-2-wired-west-podcast

In our second podcast, we have interviewed Monica Webb with the Wired West Initiative in rural western Massachusetts. Like our first podcast, this should be an excellent resource for those who are still in the early stages of community broadband and seeking ideas or inspiration. We continue to be interested in your feedback and suggestions… Continue reading

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Article filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on Jun 25, 2012

Speedtests, SamKnows, and Fantasy vs. Reality at the FCC

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/speedtests-samknows-and-fantasy-vs-reality-fcc

Far too many people seem to think that when they go to Speedtest.net to test their connection, they get a number that has any bearing on reality. For most of us, it simply doesn’t. This is true of other large tools for measuring connections. And it has important policy implications because the FCC contracted with… Continue reading