Community Broadband Bits

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netBlazr Offering Blazing Fast Fixed Wireless – Community Broadband Bits Podcast 245 Mar 21, 2017

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Like other urban centers in the U.S., Boston is filled with multi dwelling units (MDUs) and buildings that house multiple business tenants. Obtaining high-quality connectivity in such an environment can be a challenge, especially if choices are limited to just one or two incumbents with little or no competition. With the advancement of new fixed … Continue reading "netBlazr Offering Blazing Fast Fixed Wireless – Community Broadband Bits Podcast 245" ★ Support this podcast ★

West Plains Builds Network to Preserve Jobs – Community Broadband Bits Podcast 244 Mar 14, 2017

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West Plains is one of the many population centers of rural regions that have been left behind by big cable and telephone companies. Located in the scenic Ozarks of southern Missouri, they are taking their digital future into their own hands with a modest fiber-optic investment.City Administrator Tom Stehn strolls by our podcast this week … Continue reading "West Plains Builds Network to Preserve Jobs – Community Broadband Bits Podcast 244" ★ Support this podcast ★

What's NEXT In North Arkansas? – Community Broadband Bits Podcast 243 Mar 07, 2017

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As an increasing number of rural electric cooperatives are working to bring high-quality Internet access to their members, we’re learning more about new projects and the people behind them. This week, we talk with the CEO of the North Arkansas Electric Cooperative, Mel Coleman. As an added bonus, we get Mel’s insight as President of … Continue reading "What's NEXT In North Arkansas? – Community Broadband Bits Podcast 243" ★ Support this podcast ★

Susan Crawford's Road Trip – Community Broadband Bits Podcast 242 Mar 01, 2017

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Susan Crawford has come back to the podcast to tell us about her recent travels in North Carolina and Tennessee, talking to people on the ground that have already built fiber-optic networks or are in the midst of figuring out how to get them deployed.Susan is a professor at Harvard Law, the author of The … Continue reading "Susan Crawford's Road Trip – Community Broadband Bits Podcast 242" ★ Support this podcast ★

The Cable UnBundling Challenge – Community Broadband Bits Podcast 241 Feb 22, 2017

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One of the most recurring complaints about cable television is the bundles – people resent having to pay for channels that they do not watch. Especially when those cable prices go up consistently. The cable companies tend to absorb most of the blame and anger for this model, but they aren't entirely responsible.To explain how … Continue reading "The Cable UnBundling Challenge – Community Broadband Bits Podcast 241" ★ Support this podcast ★

United Fiber Tackles Missouri's Most Rural – Community Broadband Bits Podcast 240 Feb 14, 2017

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The most rural area of Missouri is getting a Fiber-to-the-Home network from the United Electric Cooperative, which has created United Fiber and is expanding across its footprint and to adjacent areas that want better Internet access. Chief Development Officer Darren Farnan joins us to explain why his co-op has taken these steps.We discuss how they … Continue reading "United Fiber Tackles Missouri's Most Rural – Community Broadband Bits Podcast 240" ★ Support this podcast ★

Small Cells, Fiber, and Local Governments – Community Broadband Bits Podcast 239 Feb 07, 2017

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After last week's podcast on Lincoln and its small cell policy, we wanted to offer a longer discussion about small cell wireless technology and the policy around it. Crown Castle is a firm focused on enabling wireless solutions and Acquisitions Manager in Corporate Development Strategy Duffy Newman joins us for episode 239 of the Community … Continue reading "Small Cells, Fiber, and Local Governments – Community Broadband Bits Podcast 239" ★ Support this podcast ★

Small Cells Yield Big Results In Lincoln – Community Broadband Bits Podcast 238 Feb 01, 2017

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We’ve been covering happenings in Lincoln, Nebraska for several years now. The city’s Right of Way Manager David Young joins us for episode 238 of the Community Broadband Bits podcast. David is a returning guest; this week, he’s here to talk about Lincoln’s new venture into small cell technology.The state imposes restrictions on municipalities in … Continue reading "Small Cells Yield Big Results In Lincoln – Community Broadband Bits Podcast 238" ★ Support this podcast ★

Kitsap Residents Demand Fiber – And Get it – Community Broadband Bits Podcast 237 Jan 24, 2017

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When we first learned of the Lookout Lane fiber-optic project in the Kitsap Public Utility District in Washington, we knew we wanted to learn more. Kitsap PUD General Manager Bob Hunter and Telecommunications Superintendent Paul Avis join us for episode 237 of the Community Broadband Bits podcast.KPUD has historically focused on water and wastewater services … Continue reading "Kitsap Residents Demand Fiber – And Get it – Community Broadband Bits Podcast 237" ★ Support this podcast ★

Wilson Greenlight, Public Housing Authority Solve Access Gap – Community Broadband Bits Episode 236 Jan 17, 2017

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From our research, we believe the municipal fiber-optic network in Wilson, North Carolina, has the best low-income Internet access program in the nation. Called Greenlight, the fiber network has led to job growth and been a financial success. And now it also offers $10 per month 50 Mbps symmetrical Internet access to those living in … Continue reading "Wilson Greenlight, Public Housing Authority Solve Access Gap – Community Broadband Bits Episode 236" ★ Support this podcast ★