The biggest challenge municipal networks face may be connecting to the public internet. Here’s a guide to overcoming that challenge.

Three approaches to community broadband networks

Building next-generation gigabit architecture and outstanding subscriber experience into today’s networks is a sound investment.

As electric utilities consider fiber network plays, well-thought-out designs will be key to their success. Here’s how Huntsville Utilities used value engineering to control fiber network construction costs and hone its plan.

When you can’t fund a communitywide network, your best strategy may be funding today’s best-served areas.

The technology challenge for a rural community is closing the gap between the digital infrastructure that is profitable for commercial providers but serves only part of the community and the infrastructure necessary to serve all community members. Local leaders, driven by a clear, aspirational vision of their community’s future, can proactively address this gap.

Providing broadband locally – with help from electric utilities – can be a good way to anchor rural economies.

In communities throughout the United States, people of all political persuasions know their economic vitality and quality of life depend on access to robust broadband.

To deliver broadband cost-effectively, a community’s best option may be to partner with the incumbent telephone company.

To ensure their economic survival, communities must be active participants in broadband planning.

For rural communities struggling to connect to the internet, working together at any point in the process can yield benefits.