What Is a Community-Owned Internet? And Why It Might Be the Future of Going Online
A plain-language guide to how community broadband networks work, why they’re cheaper and faster than Big ISPs, and what they mean for your neighborhood. The…
Lina Khan & open alternatives to propose
Help Lina Khan de-enshitify the internet & transform community governance with digital public infrastructure to create affordability.
Internet Access Peering Improves Housing Affordability
The policy implications of peering for housing providers—especially those involved in affordable housing—are increasingly significant as broadband becomes essential infrastructure. Here’s how peering impacts housing…
Value Alignment
The topic of value alignment has been coming up in recent discussions with staff, ranging from a guest, who was not paying any part of…
How will Michigan communities benefit from nearly $1.6 billion federal funding for Internet?
There has been a lot of talk about all of the federal dollars, nearly $1.6 billion that will be flowing into Michigan over the next few years to impro…
How to empower Community Internet
Discover long-term strategies for affordable internet access in communities, including municipal broadband networks and innovative deployment models. …
Freedom to Connect: A Shared Value for Michigan Republicans and Democrats
In Michigan, Republicans and Democrats may differ on many issues, but they share a fundamental belief in the importance of “freedom to connect.” Just as…
Resiliency Networks
Discover how resiliency hubs like Occupy Sandy and Red Hook WiFi promote digital equity and economic resilience in underserved communities post-natura…
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) allocates significant funding, including $42.5 billion through the Broadband Equity Access and Depl…
Benefits of Community Internet for Telehealth ROI: Reduced Costs, Improved Access, Efficiency, and More
Investing in community internet infrastructure for telehealth can lead to significant ROI. Learn how broadband networks can save costs and improve hea…