SEAD Task Force

Our mission is to increase sustainable and equitable agricultural development and promote healthy connections of environment and community-based enterprises.

[SEAD Task Force @SEAD_TaskForce]

Learn a little about our Southern Connected Communities project.
#MakeOurInternetLocal! https://t.co/T4AJSoDX9Z via @YouTube

[Kincannon for Knoxville @indyakincannon]

Public Broadband: Bridging the Digital Divide |
As Mayor, I want to explore options to offer broadband internet as a public utility. https://t.co/usyiBNWGUc

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Big telecoms got FCC Commissioner @mikeofcc out there shaking it for 'em.
https://t.co/KtsghQIdMc

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"#Tennessee and the rest of the country stand poised to move the nation in a way that will open opportunities and service in ways we can’t imagine. Like the Interstate system developed in the 1950s that we now take for granted, it’s a big project." https://t.co/4nJ6yG8apk

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In #EastTennessee Scott County Telephone Coop received $1,900,000 to serve #Surgoinsville in #HawkinsCounty & @SunsetFiber received $1,375,000 to serve parts of Claiborne and Hancock counties.
https://t.co/QeVtjBAsKX

[SEAD Task Force @SEAD_TaskForce]

Clearly, the antiquated, big-box telecommunication policies of @MarshaBlackburn aren't helping our connectivity issues in rural #EastTennessee and #Appalachia: https://t.co/pMS44Z7uvU

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By shutting down broadband in the middle of an emergency, Verizon may have unwittingly proved that California needs to regulate Big ISPs. Or, with champions like @MarshaBlackburn, the big broadband providers might get something they love from Congress.
https://t.co/Us92InuaC7

[SEAD Task Force @SEAD_TaskForce]

Locally-owned, municipal & Co-op broadband projects have the power to maintain #NetNeutrality for internet users. #WeMakeOurInternetLocal
https://t.co/6R25xusv1s

[SEAD Task Force @SEAD_TaskForce]

“Our intention is to apply on behalf of Bradley County this year,” if approved that could mean 600 to 700 more homes in Bradley County, Tennessee could gain [public] broadband access. [through Volunteer Electric Cooperative]
https://t.co/XTO5SJA1r2

[SEAD Task Force @SEAD_TaskForce]

Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative receives some funds to start building a member-owned broadband system in Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lewis and Perry counties of #WestTennessee
https://t.co/Lyb9qKgLPF

[SEAD Task Force @SEAD_TaskForce]

#MarshaBlackburn tweeted that her privacy and #netneutrality legislation would “finally give American consumers the protections they deserve” — despite critics arguing it would do no such thing.
https://t.co/HAP1gdUfdf

[SEAD Task Force @SEAD_TaskForce]

We're excited to announce! @SEAD_TaskForce, in partnership with @HighlanderCtr has won 1st place for our Southern Connected Communities project. How can residents build, own & operate their own broadband systems in #Appalachia? Let's see!
https://t.co/yR5i4jj7E8

[SEAD Task Force @SEAD_TaskForce]

#DicksonCountyTN took the first steps to apply for Tennessee state grants to help with broadband expansion as well as help cover expenses in developing the new county library.
https://t.co/Jg0BikmMWQ

[SEAD Task Force @SEAD_TaskForce]

If you live & work in rural #Appalachia you've seen the signs that say "Fast Rural Internet". Those are satellite companies. What they provide is not broadband. Check out & download the fact sheet from @ilsr & @communitynets here:
https://t.co/0bEsU5STPg

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🙃 #MakeOurInternetLocal

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City Attorney Billy Gouger said he tried to find records of agreements between South Pittsburg and Blue Bridge Media recently but was unsuccessful.
https://t.co/Nc5DnPe8TW

[DCTP @DetCommTech]

Popular education is all about facilitating learning through hands-on participatory processes. Good facilitation can create a dynamic learning space where learners can be fully engaged.

Learn tips on how to be a great facilitator here: https://t.co/q1UwHTy4Hk

#GigabitDetroit

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After conducting feasibility studies, Greeneville Light & Power Systems estimate $35 million would be needed to provide broadband high speed internet services to the 14,4000 customers inside #Greeneville and #Tusculum
#MakeOurInternetLocal #Munibroadband
https://t.co/6blTiSMSCT

[SEAD Task Force @SEAD_TaskForce]

The wholly-owned, not-for-profit subsidiary of @GibsonEMC1 (Gibson Electric Membership Corporation), @gibsonconnect1, is receiving $1.22 million in FCC Connect American Funds, distributed over 10 years. They serve 8 West TN counties & 4 West KY counties.
https://t.co/sdR30CoD1N

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High-Speed Fiber and Drones Power Live-Streaming Accident App https://t.co/wnK70bm3Lj

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Update on #JohnsonCityTN's public broadband project:
https://t.co/AR5BMVBKNG