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uc2b-in-urbana-champaign-tackles-digital-divide-with-network-revenue
Article filed under Broadband | Written by Lisa Gonzalez | No Comments | Updated on Feb 6, 2013

UC2B in Urbana-Champaign Tackles Digital Divide With Network Revenue

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/uc2b-urbana-champaign-tackles-digital-divide-network-revenue

The UC2B project broke ground in the fall of 2011 and is a joint effort by the cities of Urbana and Champaign and the University of Illinois. The project is funded with a $22.5 million federal stimulus grant, a $3 million grant from the state of Illinois, and a list of other grants from local agencies. From… Continue reading

electric-coops-natural-choice-for-expanding-rural-internet-access
Article filed under Broadband | Written by Lisa Gonzalez | No Comments | Updated on Jan 25, 2013

Electric Coops Natural Choice for Expanding Rural Internet Access

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/electric-coops-natural-choice-expanding-rural-internet-access

“The electric co-ops represent possibly the greatest potential for expansion of really good infrastructure in rural America,” [Todd] Pealock said, explaining how it’s a natural fit for co-ops to be infrastructure providers. “It’s very synergistic for our linemen to hang cable, to lift the hardware up,” Pealock said. “The splicing is very natural for them.”… Continue reading

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Article filed under Broadband | Written by Lisa Gonzalez | No Comments | Updated on Jan 16, 2013

County and State Partner For Local Connectivity in Iowa

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/county-and-state-partner-local-connectivity-iowa

In 2010, the Iowa Communications Network received a $16.2 million Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP). The project will connect all 99 counties in the state by upgrading an existing 3,000 mile network (PDF of the project summary). The state plans to bring 10 Gbps capacity points of presence to each county and to provide 1… Continue reading

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Article filed under Broadband | Written by Lisa Gonzalez | No Comments | Updated on Dec 23, 2012

OpenCape Update – First Stretch Scheduled for Testing By the End of the Month

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/opencape-update-first-stretch-scheduled-testing-end-month

After six years in the making, the OpenCape network is soon to be delivering services. According to a Sandwich Wicked Local article, town selectmen were informed on December 6th that the Brockton-to-Plymouth stretch of the network will be activated before the end of 2012 for testing. We brought you detailed news of the $40 million… Continue reading

pole-issue-means-more-delay-for-lake-county-project
Article filed under Broadband | Written by Lisa Gonzalez | No Comments | Updated on Nov 12, 2012

Pole Issue Means More Delay For Lake County Project

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/pole-issue-means-more-delay-lake-county-project

Lake County, a rural area on the north side of Minnesota’s portion of Lake Superior, has long suffered with just dial up and satellite, with slow cable connections available in some of the towns. After receiving a stimulus project to build a county-owned FTTH project connecting everyone, many thought their broadband troubles were over. But… Continue reading

poulsbo-washington-begins-free-wireless-internet-pilot-project
Article filed under Broadband | Written by Lisa Gonzalez | No Comments | Updated on Nov 2, 2012

Poulsbo, Washington Begins Free Wireless Internet Pilot Project

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/poulsbo-washington-begins-free-wireless-internet-pilot-project

Poulsbo, Washington, home to around 9,200 residents of Kitsap County, recently became the location of an “exercise in democracy” pilot project. Amy Phan of the Kitsap Sun, reports that the town is now home to a superfast wireless hotspot made possible by a new antenna installation courtesy of the the Kitsap Public Utility District (KPUD)…. Continue reading

extensive-fiber-route-snaking-its-way-across-michigan
Article filed under Broadband | Written by Lisa Gonzalez | No Comments | Updated on Oct 24, 2012

Extensive Fiber Route Snaking Its Way Across Michigan

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/extensive-fiber-route-snaking-its-way-across-michigan

The nonprofit Merit Network, Inc., of Michigan, started in 1966 as a way to provide networking help to the state’s research and educational facilities across the state. Over the years, the organization has kept up with the times and is now spearheading the Rural, Education, Anchor, Community and Healthcare – Michigan Middle Mile Collaborative (REACH-3MC… Continue reading

rural-broadband-stimulus-project-in-new-mexico-threatened-saved
Article filed under Broadband | Written by Lisa Gonzalez | No Comments | Updated on Oct 17, 2012

Rural Broadband Stimulus Project in New Mexico Threatened, Saved

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/rural-broadband-stimulus-project-new-mexico-threatened-saved

A last mile broadband project in Taos, New Mexico, encountered a temporary snag and appears to be back on track. The situation highlights the potential conflict created between federal and state entities. State officials acted to show their support and now expect the project to continue. Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) was awarded a $45… Continue reading

port-angeles-the-mesh-up-and-running
Article filed under Broadband | Written by Lisa Gonzalez | No Comments | Updated on Oct 15, 2012

Port Angeles’ "The Mesh" Up and Running

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/port-angeles-mesh-and-running

Citywide Internet will soon be available as a monthly service in Port Angeles on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. Mayor Cherie Kidd, Police Chief Terry Gallagher, and Councilwoman Brooke Nelson participated in a ceremonial “cable cutting” event last week. The event was to celebrate the new network, nicknamed “The Mesh.” Arwyn Rice, of the Olympic Peninsula Daily… Continue reading

models-for-building-local-broadband-forum-archive-now-available
Article filed under Broadband | Written by Lisa Gonzalez | No Comments | Updated on Oct 10, 2012

"Models for Building Local Broadband" Forum Archive Now Available

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/models-building-local-broadband-forum-archive-now-available

On September 19th, the Urbana Champaign Independent Media Center (UCIMC) hosted “Models for Building Local Broadband: Public, Private, Coop, Nonprofit.” Christopher Mitchell was one of several panelists who discussed local broadband options and challenges. The presentors live streamed to 138 attendees with 93 watching remotely various locations and 45 at the Media Center. If you… Continue reading