- by aapb us
- 16 May
Can Publicly Owned Internet Close the Digital Divide in US Cities?
https://www.context.news/digital-rights/can-publicly-owned-internet-close-the-digital-divide-in-us-cities Carey L. Biron WASHINGTON – Software engineer Dan Shuhler spent 15 years frustrated with patchy internet service while living in apartments in Arlington, Virginia – and having no recourse. Each of those complexes contracted with just a single internet provider, leaving residents with no option for other services – a common situation, he said. […]
- by aapb us
- 15 May
Colorado Repeal of Community Broadband A Turning Point Decades in the Making
Colorado Repeal Of Community Broadband Ban A Turning Point Decades In The Making | Welcome to Community Networks (communitynets.org) By Karl Bode of Community Networks on Thursday May 11, 2023 Colorado state leaders have voted to eliminate long-criticized state barriers to municipal broadband networks. Community broadband advocates hope it will be a beacon for other […]
- by aapb us
- 3 May
Gigi Sohn announced as 1st Executive Director of American Association for Public Broadband
Moments ago, Gigi Sohn wrapped her fireside chat at this year’s Broadband Communities Summit by announcing that she’ll be serving as the Executive Director of the American Association for Public Broadband (AAPB). She will also continue her work as a Senior Fellow and Public Advocate at the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society. The […]
