Distance Traveled
Announcing Local Internet Minority Enterprises A few weeks ago I woke up hours earlier than normal and the acronym LIME came into my head. My…
How to challenge the BEAD program
Asking ChatGPT about ways to present challenges to how the BEAD program is being implemented for broadband funding.
Collaborating with Electrical Co-ops to promote Digital Equity
What are things to say to an existing electrical co-op that would encourage them to employ Althea technologies to offer broadband connectivity to thei…
Cory Doctorow is making our Chatbot smarter
Can connecting fiber to poor communities, increase the median income?
How can AI & Blockhain disrupt Internet monopolies?
The Cosmos blockchain can act as a disruptor to Internet monopolies by providing a decentralized infrastructure for digital connectivity. This approac…
Beyond the Cable with Dr. Christopher Ali
Note: the book “Farm Fresh Broadband” by Dr. Christopher Ali is included in our coursework. See: Rural vs. Urban Connectivity.
CommunityInter.net is a Platform Cooperative
Our ultimate goal is to work with community stakeholders to build and own their Internet infrastructures.People who become teachers own and govern our…
Library as a Community Hub for a Circular Economy
Collaborating with a community library offers a plethora of benefits when introducing community-driven projects like the development of community-owne…
CBPP commons based peer production
Convert Consumers into Prosumers We asked: How does Commons-based peer production relate to the possibility of community owned Internet networks (COIN)? In particular, consider how…
What Michigan politicians need to learn about the Internet
In a tight election, a politicians expression of interest in fixing problems with Internet access and promoting competition that results in competitiv…