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[News] Gigi Sohn on why San Antonio needs to build own broadband network
The following interview was published by Texas Public Radio: Bridging the digital divide — or making sure each home has access to...
AAPB
Jun 30, 20241 min read
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![[Speech] The Art of the Possible at Eco-Bytes in San Antonio](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d5eb00_068b5dd5e2bb4737b41f41e7cc171e60~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/d5eb00_068b5dd5e2bb4737b41f41e7cc171e60~mv2.webp)
[Speech] The Art of the Possible at Eco-Bytes in San Antonio
On June 27, 2024, Gigi Sohn spoke at the Eco-Bytes: Weaving the Digital Opportunity Web Conference in San Antonio, Texas: Good...
AAPB
Jun 26, 20246 min read
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![[News] ACP DOA?: Affordability Path Unclear This Congress](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d5eb00_0bc0bd98e9064774af6b2670ffda74bf~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_300,h_300,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/d5eb00_0bc0bd98e9064774af6b2670ffda74bf~mv2.webp)
[News] ACP DOA?: Affordability Path Unclear This Congress
The following article was published by Cable Fax: While there’s still hope that the Affordable Connectivity Program could be refunded...
AAPB
Jun 16, 20241 min read
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![[Statement] Response to Dark Money Attacks on AAPB](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d5eb00_a5e663694560419f8b3b196eec79cfa6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/d5eb00_a5e663694560419f8b3b196eec79cfa6~mv2.webp)
[Statement] Response to Dark Money Attacks on AAPB
The following is in response to a highly misleading attack by the Taxpayer Protection Alliance. AAPB released the following statement:...
AAPB
Jun 3, 20241 min read
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![[News] In the Wild: Commencement Speeches](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d5eb00_0bc0bd98e9064774af6b2670ffda74bf~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_300,h_300,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/d5eb00_0bc0bd98e9064774af6b2670ffda74bf~mv2.webp)
[News] In the Wild: Commencement Speeches
The following article was published by Cable Fax: Graduation season is upon us, which means so are the commencement speeches and awards...
AAPB
May 23, 20241 min read
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![[News] Another US state repeals law that protected ISPs from municipal competition](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d5eb00_354725fc59a24e51b8b536f1552121c2~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_300,h_300,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/d5eb00_354725fc59a24e51b8b536f1552121c2~mv2.webp)
[News] Another US state repeals law that protected ISPs from municipal competition
The following article was published by Ars Technica: Minnesota this week eliminated two laws that made it harder for cities and towns to...
AAPB
May 23, 20241 min read
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![[News] Another US state repeals law that protected ISPs from municipal competition](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d5eb00_00db69523f504990b0fe8e005765b51d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_300,h_169,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/d5eb00_00db69523f504990b0fe8e005765b51d~mv2.webp)
[News] Another US state repeals law that protected ISPs from municipal competition
The following article was published by Benton: Minnesota eliminated two laws that made it harder for cities and towns to build their own...
AAPB
May 23, 20241 min read
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![[News] Minnesota Clears Path for Community-Owned Broadband](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d5eb00_125862b8fcd54455b2be031c7d3640f4~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_400,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/d5eb00_125862b8fcd54455b2be031c7d3640f4~mv2.webp)
[News] Minnesota Clears Path for Community-Owned Broadband
The following article was published by Broadband Breakfast: Minnesota state lawmakers repealed two state laws on Wednesday, effectively...
AAPB
May 23, 20241 min read
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![[News] Municipal broadband advocates fight off attacks from “dark money” groups](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d5eb00_354725fc59a24e51b8b536f1552121c2~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_300,h_300,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/d5eb00_354725fc59a24e51b8b536f1552121c2~mv2.webp)
[News] Municipal broadband advocates fight off attacks from “dark money” groups
The following article was published by Ars Technica: Cities and towns that build their own broadband networks often say they only...
AAPB
May 20, 20242 min read
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![[Speech] Commencement Speaker and Net Neutrality Champion Gigi Sohn Speaks on the Importance of Tech Advocacy](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d5eb00_a91f2dba7f484682981674f11336bee4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/d5eb00_a91f2dba7f484682981674f11336bee4~mv2.webp)
[Speech] Commencement Speaker and Net Neutrality Champion Gigi Sohn Speaks on the Importance of Tech Advocacy
On May 18, 2024, Gigi Sohn gave the Commencement Address to the School of Information graduating class of 2024: Good afternoon. Thank...
AAPB
May 17, 20242 min read
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![[News] Community Minded: Sohn’s Persistent Push for Public Broadband Networks](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d5eb00_0bc0bd98e9064774af6b2670ffda74bf~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_300,h_300,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/d5eb00_0bc0bd98e9064774af6b2670ffda74bf~mv2.webp)
[News] Community Minded: Sohn’s Persistent Push for Public Broadband Networks
The following article was published by Cablefax: It has been a year since former FCC Commissioner nominee Gigi Sohn took on the role of...
AAPB
May 15, 20241 min read
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![[Speech] The Future of Affordable Broadband: Life after the Affordable Connectivity Program](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d5eb00_58941271e05f4d65945c56c13d183d88~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/d5eb00_58941271e05f4d65945c56c13d183d88~mv2.webp)
[Speech] The Future of Affordable Broadband: Life after the Affordable Connectivity Program
The following remarks were delivered on May 7, 2024 at the Broadband Communities Summit in Houston, Texas by AAPB Executive Director Gigi...
AAPB
May 6, 20249 min read
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![[News] Federal Inaction on ACP Spurs State-led Broadband Subsidies](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d5eb00_125862b8fcd54455b2be031c7d3640f4~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_400,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/d5eb00_125862b8fcd54455b2be031c7d3640f4~mv2.webp)
[News] Federal Inaction on ACP Spurs State-led Broadband Subsidies
The following article was published by Broadband Breakfast: As federal ACP support wanes, state broadband subsidy solutions in New York,...
AAPB
May 6, 20241 min read
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![[News] Engaging With Communities Crucial in Building Public Broadband Networks](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d5eb00_125862b8fcd54455b2be031c7d3640f4~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_400,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/d5eb00_125862b8fcd54455b2be031c7d3640f4~mv2.webp)
[News] Engaging With Communities Crucial in Building Public Broadband Networks
The following article was published by Broadband Breakfast: Speakers emphasized the importance of assessing community needs, building...
AAPB
May 5, 20241 min read
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![[News] Involving local stakeholders is crucial for success with publicly owned networks](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d5eb00_b9fd349445ea4ad09884a13231fd019b~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_300,h_300,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/d5eb00_b9fd349445ea4ad09884a13231fd019b~mv2.webp)
[News] Involving local stakeholders is crucial for success with publicly owned networks
The following article was published by Broadband Communities: Engagement is key with any successful public broadband network hoping to...
AAPB
May 5, 20241 min read
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![[Statement] AAPB Statement on Victory in New York State to Remove Bill Language that Undermined Community Broadband Choice](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d5eb00_a5e663694560419f8b3b196eec79cfa6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/d5eb00_a5e663694560419f8b3b196eec79cfa6~mv2.webp)
[Statement] AAPB Statement on Victory in New York State to Remove Bill Language that Undermined Community Broadband Choice
Today the New York State Legislature passed a budget that excluded language earlier highlighted by AAPB that would have undermined a...
AAPB
Apr 18, 20241 min read
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![[News] New York Budget Passes Without Anti-Municipal Broadband Language](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d5eb00_125862b8fcd54455b2be031c7d3640f4~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_400,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/d5eb00_125862b8fcd54455b2be031c7d3640f4~mv2.webp)
[News] New York Budget Passes Without Anti-Municipal Broadband Language
The following article was published by Broadband Breakfast: The New York State Assembly passed on Thursday a budget bill without language...
AAPB
Apr 17, 20241 min read
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![[News]New Resource Alert: Rising Tide of Municipal Broadband Networks Fact Sheet](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d5eb00_2ba236e926e940008274612bfeff740e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/d5eb00_2ba236e926e940008274612bfeff740e~mv2.webp)
[News]New Resource Alert: Rising Tide of Municipal Broadband Networks Fact Sheet
The following article was published by Community Networks. As the municipal broadband movement continues to gain momentum, we created a...
AAPB
Apr 16, 20241 min read
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[Speech] Remarks of Gigi Sohn at the Community Broadband Action Network 2024 Spring Summit
The Best of Times and The Worst of Times: The State of Public Broadband Today The following remarks were delivered on April 9, 2024 at...
AAPB
Apr 8, 202411 min read
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[Webinar Series] How to Build a Public Broadband Network
Join us for a three-part webinar series on How To Build a Public Broadband Network. The first webinar will be held on April 16th at Noon...
AAPB
Apr 7, 20242 min read
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