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DC Publicly Owned I-Net Offers Free Wi-Fi for Tourists
Washington, DC, has greatly increased the available free Wi-Fi hotspots available to those hanging out on the National Mall. DC-Net is a massive fiber-optic network used by public agencies, schools, community institutions, etc. and offers connections that are faster, less expensive, and more reliable than could be achieved by relying on leased connections from private providers.
Putting Shareholders and Profits ahead of the Community
Another Chattanooga Update
EPB contracted with Alcatel-Lucent as its GPON network supplier.
Wilson's Greenlight Puts Election Debate on TV
Jon Jimison, Wilson Times editor, said his phone has been ringing off the hook since the debate at Fike High School was announced.
Florida Muni Dunnellon Building FTTH Network
Twin Cities Broadband in Slow Lane Compared to Nearby Small Community Network
Today, we at MuniNetworks.org have released the first of a series of regional broadband comparisons examining the benefits of community networks. We decided to start with the Minneapolis / St Paul area, where we live and work. Read the Analysis [pdf]
Maryland's $115 Million Federal Broadband Stimulus Award
Smart Grid Updates - Chattanooga and Ponca City
Spanish Fork Telephone Benefits Community
National Carriers Kill Jobs, They Do Not Create Them
Intelligent Communities in US Invested in Community Networks
The 2011 Smart21 ... highlights communities from 12 nations and includes 7 that appeared on last year’s list.
Fibrant Laughs at Time Warner Cable Puny Upgrades
Our Balkanized Broadband Future
Salisbury's Fibrant Launches, TWC Responds With DOCSIS 3
In North Carolina, Salisbury has launched the state's second FTTH network, as communities continue to build the next-generation broadband infrastructure in which their massive incumbent providers decline to invest. We have offered in-depth coverage of Fibrant as they prepared to launch the new services.
Munis and Coops Lead in Smart-Grid
Green Tech Grid asks, "Are Munis and Co-Ops Leading Smart Grid?" And the rest of the article says, "YES." This should come as no surprise for readers of this site. The dynamics, and even players, in smart-grid are very similar to those of community networks.