Community Networks

An initiative of @ILSR, we champion the right of communities across the US to build their own affordable and reliable high-speed Internet networks.

[Community Networks @MuniNetworks]

@communitynets We're live to talk about the latest broadband news, including West Virginia discussing limits on public broadband, electric cooperatives, check in on BEAD, and the future of Active Ethernet. Join us!

[AAPB (American Association for Public Broadband) @AAPBroadband]

We’ve officially surpassed 800 communities served by municipal broadband. 😎

Get the full breakdown from @ilsr’s @MuniNetworks map: https://t.co/RH2eMmiOcR

[Public Knowledge @publicknowledge]

Yesterday, Broadband Policy Director Alisa Valentin joined @MuniNetworks for their live-streamed event "Building For Digital Equity - Wired for Freedom." Catch the recording at the link below!

https://t.co/DYPBA3wNF0

[Community Networks @MuniNetworks]

@communitynets We're live to talk about what we know so far from the new NTIA BEAD guidance dropped last Friday. Join us with your questions.

[Community Networks @MuniNetworks]

@communitynets We're live to talk about the cost of entry-level broadband tiers, radio silence on BEAD from the federal government, the FCC killing E-Rate hot spots, and the landmark news concerning the Digital Equity Act. Join us!

[Community Networks @MuniNetworks]

@communitynets Closing out the show talking about the Kentucky Wired debacle, and what it could mean: https://t.co/wxf1WGkhxo

[Community Networks @MuniNetworks]

@communitynets At the same time, there is plenty of evidence that converting subscribers on cable and other networks is better for all - the provider, the network, and the subscriber.

[Community Networks @MuniNetworks]

@communitynets Now getting into the nitty gritty: Shane Eleniak from Calix joins the show to talk about the future of PON networks - speed, experience, and more.

[Community Networks @MuniNetworks]

@communitynets Changing gears now to reflect on the banner year UTOPIA Fiber had in 2024. Tens of thousands of feet of new aerial plant, and almost 25k new premises passed. https://t.co/RDqhmlKYPH

[Community Networks @MuniNetworks]

A can't-miss get-together and always something to learn: https://t.co/tuJmSPx4x2

[Community Networks @MuniNetworks]

@communitynets Coming up next: Will anyone care about the federal maps after BEAD? Should we?

[Community Networks @MuniNetworks]

@communitynets Now talking about a Minnesota broadband technician law which requires training in the metro area starting this June. Will it help, or hurt?