What We Can Learn from the Broadband GSD Ten

Granted, the Broadband GSD Ten is just a Snapshot of the dozens of communities running or partnering to run successful broadband networks. However, having observed this world up close and personal for four years, I can draw some lessons here for those who have applied for stimulus grants and those queuing up the Round 2 [...]

Needs Assessments: Building block to broadband success

My previous post explores some of the facts of life when you treat community broadband networks as a business venture. Today’s post addresses needs analysis, the foundation of any network project if you want to be sure that people actually pay for and also use it. It’s also a necessary exercise if you want a [...]

Anti-community Broadband Bill Moving Again in North Carolina!

There are times when you have to give the Devil his due. Take Time Warner, for instance (please).
A couple of weeks ago, the good folks and local governments of N. Carolina waged digital and traditional political war against ole TW in the name of community broadband and won!   In both the state Senate and [...]