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…
Michigan Broadband Summit 2024
For Merit members only: The Michigan Broadband Summit aims to provide universal access and connectivity. Discover how Michigan is constructing its broadband networks with abundant…
Online Community Group Communication Tools
Free Open Source | Group Tool Brands | Community Platforms | Types | Tiers Our communication tools provide threaded message passing, document sharing/management, wiki like…
Resiliency Networks
Discover how resiliency hubs like Occupy Sandy and Red Hook WiFi promote digital equity and economic resilience in underserved communities post-natura…
Community Internets Promote Sustainability
Learn how community-owned internet networks support local, circular economies by promoting resource efficiency, renewable energy, local food systems, …
Skill list connecting team members to win Grant funding
We are connecting members to build successful teams as a part of our Community Management as a Service, CMaaS. Please use the following as a…
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…
What is a Network Operations Center?
A Network Operations Center (NOC) plays a crucial role in managing and maintaining the network infrastructure of telecommunications and broadband services. Here are the key…
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…
Better Broadband is a key to Counter Housing Inflation
Leveraging open access fiber innerduct conduit to promote competition among ISPs can significantly help break up geographic monopolies, lower the cost…