Community Broadband Bits
Short interviews with people doing interesting things to expand broadband networks that put community needs first.
- Website
- https://muninetworks.org/
- Description
- Weekly interviews focused on community owned networks and Internet policy.
- Language
- 🇬🇧 English
- last modified
- 2024-08-27 22:10
- last episode published
- 2024-08-27 12:38
- publication frequency
- 6.95 days
- Contributors
- Institute for Local Self-Reliance
- Author
- Institute for Local Self-Reliance
- Owner
- Explicit
- false
- Number of Episodes
- 642
- Rss-Feeds
- Detail page
- Categories
- Business News Local News Technology Business Government & Organizations News
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Episodes
| Date | Title & Description | Contributors |
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| 2024-08-27 | In this episode of the podcast, Chris speaks with Monique Tate and Raul Enriquez from Community Tech New York (CTNY) on how they're empowering communities through hands-on technology training and their Portable Network Kit (PNK). Learn how CTNY is fost... |
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| 2024-08-20 |
Clarksville’s Leap to Next-Gen Broadband - Episode 613 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast In this episode of the podcast, Chris dives into Clarksville's transition to XGS-PON technology with CDE Lightband's Christy Batts and Amanda Cherry. Discover how this upgrade is future-proofing their broadband network, enhancing service efficiency, an... |
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| 2024-08-13 |
Building a Superior Network Together - Episode 612 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast In this episode of the podcast, Chris dives into the Connect Superior initiative with Stephanie Becken, Broadband Manager for the City of Superior. Discover how this ambitious project is transforming broadband access in Superior, Wisconsin, and what it... |
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| 2024-08-06 | In this episode of the podcast, Chris talks with Lindsey Skolnik from the California Alliance for Digital Equity (CADE) about closing the digital divide in California. Discover key initiatives like the Middle Mile project, digital discrimination legisl... |
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| 2024-07-30 |
Transforming Connectivity for Every New Yorker - Episode 610 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast In this episode of the podcast, Chris talks with Joshua Breitbart, Senior VP of the ConnectALL Office, about New York's ambitious municipal broadband initiative. Learn how over $200 million is being invested to expand broadband access across the state,... |
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| 2024-07-23 | In this episode of the podcast, Chris and Sean discuss recent broadband infrastructure developments in California and Massachusetts, including significant funding awards and innovative programs like San Francisco's Fiber to Housing initiative. Tune in ... |
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| 2024-07-16 |
Bridging the Digital Divide in LA County - Episode 608 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast In this episode of the podcast, Chris talks with Eric Sasaki about Los Angeles County's innovative efforts to bridge the digital divide. Discover how the county is using federal funding and public-private partnerships to provide affordable, high-qualit... |
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| 2024-07-09 |
Broadband by the People, For the People - Episode 607 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast In this episode of the podcast, Chris talks with Gigi Sohn and Bill Coleman about the benefits and challenges of community-controlled broadband networks. They discuss strategies for building public broadband, the importance of local support, and share ... |
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| 2024-07-02 |
Vermont's Community-Driven Broadband for All - Episode 606 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast In this episode of the podcast, Chris and Ry chat with Ellie de Villiers, Executive Director of Maple Broadband, about Vermont's innovative approach to bridging the broadband gap through the Communications Union District model (CUD). They explore the u... |
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| 2024-06-18 | In this episode, Chris speaks with Jade Piros de Carvalho, former head of the Kansas Office of Broadband Development, discussing the challenges of bridging the digital divide. Jade shares her journey from rural broadband expansion to managing significa... |
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