Community Broadband Bits

By: Institute for Local Self-Reliance
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  • Summary

  • Short interviews with people doing interesting things to expand broadband networks that put community needs first.
    Copyright 2023 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license
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Episodes
  • Internet at $25: How Pharr is Making It Work - Episode 624 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast

    Internet at $25: How Pharr is Making It Work - Episode 624 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast
    Nov 19 2024

    In this episode of the podcast, Chris checks in with Jose Pena, IT Director for the City of Pharr, Texas, to explore their groundbreaking municipal fiber network. Discover how Pharr has achieved a 50% take rate, saved residents millions annually, and launched digital equity initiatives that include free laptops and digital literacy training.

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    30 mins
  • How U.S. Courts Are Reshaping Broadband Access - Episode 623 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast

    How U.S. Courts Are Reshaping Broadband Access - Episode 623 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast
    Nov 12 2024

    In this episode of the podcast, Chris sits down with Andy Schwartzman from the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society to discuss how recent U.S. Court rulings are reshaping FCC authority and broadband policy. They explore the implications for universal broadband access, including the challenges around funding, school bus Wi-Fi, and net neutrality regulations.

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    44 mins
  • Kendall County’s Broadband Ambition - Episode 622 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast

    Kendall County’s Broadband Ambition - Episode 622 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast
    Nov 5 2024

    In this episode of the podcast, Chris talks with Christina Burns and Zach Bachmann about Kendall County’s innovative project to expand Internet access through public-private partnerships and community-driven solutions. Discover how this fast-growing Illinois county is balancing urban and rural needs with sustainable infrastructure planning and state-supported funding.

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    35 mins

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