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Learn a little about our Southern Connected Communities project.
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SEAD Task Force retweeted
Public Broadband: Bridging the Digital Divide |
As Mayor, I want to explore options to offer broadband internet as a public utility. kincannonformayor.com/public…
Big telecoms got FCC Commissioner @mikeofcc out there shaking it for 'em.
thehill.com/policy/technolog…
"#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." jacksonsun.com/story/opinion…
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.
tennessean.com/story/news/lo…
Clearly, the antiquated, big-box telecommunication policies of @MarshaBlackburn aren't helping our connectivity issues in rural #EastTennessee and #Appalachia: timesfreepress.com/news/brea…
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.
fastcompany.com/90245717/how… – at Knoxville, TN
Locally-owned, municipal & Co-op broadband projects have the power to maintain #NetNeutrality for internet users. #WeMakeOurInternetLocal
npr.org/2018/10/01/653216821… – at Knoxville, TN
“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]
clevelandbanner.com/stories/… – at Knoxville, TN
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
buffaloriverreview.com/2018/… – at Jackson, TN
#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.
theverge.com/2018/9/25/17898… – at Lebanon, TN
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!
blog.mozilla.org/blog/2018/0… – at Knoxville, TN
#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.
tennessean.com/story/news/lo… – at Dickson, TN
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:
ilsr.org/wp-content/uploads/… – at Sevierville, TN
City Attorney Billy Gouger said he tried to find records of agreements between South Pittsburg and Blue Bridge Media recently but was unsuccessful.
timesfreepress.com/news/loca…
SEAD Task Force retweeted
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: store.alliedmedia.org/produc…
#GigabitDetroit
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
citizentribune.com/news/stat…
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.
jacksonsun.com/story/news/lo…
High-Speed Fiber and Drones Power Live-Streaming Accident App govtech.com/public-safety/Hi…
Update on #JohnsonCityTN's public broadband project:
johnsoncitypress.com/Governm… – at Knoxville, TN