ConnectKentucky Project Launched in Green River Area Development District
Green River Area Development District partners with ALTIUS Communications, Cinergy Communications and DCI of Tennessee for a wireless broadband project.
From Altius, August 15, 2007
Push is On to Bring Broadband to Whole of Massachusetts
Before Sharon E. Gillett took charge of the state's newly formed Department of Telecommunications and Cable in May, she wrote reports about broadband access and policy. Now, she is shaping the state's telecom landscape, starting with the Patrick administration's $25 million initiative to bring high-speed Internet to 32 unserved communities.
From The Boston Globe, August 12, 2007
Reps Boucher and Upton Introduce Community Broadband Act of 2007
House Energy and Commerce Committee Members Rick Boucher (D-VA) and Fred Upton (R-MI) introduced on Wednesday the Community Broadband Act of 2007 to encourage the deployment of high speed networks by preserving the ability of local governments to offer community broadband infrastructure and services.
From The Office of Rick Boucher, August 03, 2007
Massachusetts Announces $25 Million for Broadband Connections
Money for high-speed internet connections could soon be rushing to 32 towns that currently don't have broadband access.
From The Boston Globe, August 02, 2007
Ohio Governor Wants High Speed Internet Extended Statewide
Governor Ted Strickland signed an executive order to that effect last Friday.
From Springfield News-Sun, July 30, 2007
North Carolina Bill Limiting Municipal Broadband Sent Back to Committee
House Bill 1587, supported by local incumbent telecom companies but opposed by many independent service providers, has been referred to committee.
From Kleinschmidt 2005 (blog), July 25, 2007
Free Wireless in the Arizona Air for Next Few Weeks
Residents in 13 square miles of north central Chandler and downtown now have free wireless Internet access - but just for the next two or three weeks.
From The Arizona Republic, July 25, 2007
Wilson (NC) City Council Approves Fiber Contracts
City leaders continue to face both confusion about and opposition to Wilson's planned fiber-optic network that promises to offer telephone, video and Internet services to residents.
From Wilson Times, July 23, 2007
Towns in Rural Arkansas Make a Connection
Other rural areas and small towns lack broadband.
From The Morning News, July 21, 2007
Sham Hearing Produces Desired Results for Legislature & Lobbyists
A response to yesterday's Omaha World-Herald article.
From New Nebraska Network, July 18, 2007
