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DC-Net Expands with Multiple Stimulus Grants
DC-Net, the muni-owned and operated fiber network connecting hundreds of community institutions (schools, libraries, local government buildings), is expanding in scope and mission following three...
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DC Publicly Owned I-Net Offers Free Wi-Fi for Tourists
Washington, DC, has greatly increased the available free Wi-Fi hotspots available to those hanging out on the National Mall. DC-Net is a massive fiber-optic network used by public agencies, schools,...
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DC-Net Looks to Expand
Following 9/11, Washington DC built a muni fiber network for government use. We wrote about itBreaking the Broadband Monopoly -- noting its strong record of success. The Washington Examiner has noted...
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DC-Net Provides Access to Community of Hope
A story from Washington, DC, seems appropriate for Thanksgiving. DC's Community of Hope provides healthcare and housing to people in difficult situations. It needs Internet access for its medical work...
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Freedom to Connect is Back!
One of the great conferences, Freedom to Connect, is back for 2011! I'll be in Washington, DC, (well, Silver Spring to be accurate) on May 21-22 to mingle with and learn from a lot of great people that...
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OTI Helps Build a Wireless Network in DC Neighborhood
The Open Technology Initiative's Dispatches from the Digital Frontier blog originally published this story by Preston Rhea about his experience working with some neighbors to build their own wireless...
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Exciting Upcoming Broadband Conferences in DC
Our own Christopher Mitchell will be speaking at two upcoming events on broadband and the future of the Internet.First, Christopher will be at F2C: Freedom to Connect in Washington, D.C., on May...
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New Videos From DC-Net and DC-CAN Highlights Benenfits All Over the City
We have brought you news about DC-Net before and have even highlighted the community network in our report, Breaking the Broadband Monopoly. Now we want to draw your attention to some videos they have...
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More Information about Community Wireless Approach in Mount Pleasant, DC
We previously noted a grassroots wireless initiative in Mount Pleasant that the Open Technology Institute is assisting and we are now cross-posting more details that they recently published. Thanks to...
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New Fact Sheet: Community Broadband and Public Savings
We have already published a fact sheet on the critical role community broadband plays in job development. Now, ILSR presents a collection of how commnity owned broadband networks save money for local...
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"Localism Over Consolidation: An Exploration of Public Broadband Options" May...
New America Foundation's Open Technology Institute will host "Localism Over Consolidation: An Exploration of Public Broadband Options" from 9:30 - 11 a.m. on May 28th. Chris will be participating in...
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"Localism Over Consolidation" Discussion Streaming from New America Foundation
If you missed Chris in D.C. at the New America Foundation on May 28th, you can still catch the action via the archived presentation.Chris joined Joanne Hovis, Will Aycock, and Catharine Rice to discuss...
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National Coalition Opposes Anti-Muni D.C. Legislation; Time to Call Your Rep!
The National League of Cities (NLC), National Association of Counties (NACo), and National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) joined together this morning to send a letter...
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Vote Expected Today on Blackburn Amendment Targeting Munis; Call D.C. Now!
Last night, GOP Representative Marsha Blackburn, introduced an amendment intended to destroy local authority for telecommunications investment by severely limiting FCC funding. The amendment,...
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DC-Net Expands with Multiple Stimulus Grants
DC-Net, the muni-owned and operated fiber network connecting hundreds of community institutions (schools, libraries, local government buildings), is expanding in scope and mission following three...
View ArticleClik here to view.
DC-Net Looks to Expand
Following 9/11, Washington DC built a muni fiber network for government use. We wrote about itBreaking the Broadband Monopoly -- noting its strong record of success. The Washington Examiner has noted...
View ArticleClik here to view.
DC-Net Provides Access to Community of Hope
A story from Washington, DC, seems appropriate for Thanksgiving. DC's Community of Hope provides healthcare and housing to people in difficult situations. It needs Internet access for its medical work...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Freedom to Connect is Back!
One of the great conferences, Freedom to Connect, is back for 2011! I'll be in Washington, DC, (well, Silver Spring to be accurate) on May 21-22 to mingle with and learn from a lot of great people that...
View ArticleClik here to view.
OTI Helps Build a Wireless Network in DC Neighborhood
The Open Technology Initiative's Dispatches from the Digital Frontier blog originally published this story by Preston Rhea about his experience working with some neighbors to build their own wireless...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Exciting Upcoming Broadband Conferences in DC
Our own Christopher Mitchell will be speaking at two upcoming events on broadband and the future of the Internet.First, Christopher will be at F2C: Freedom to Connect in Washington, D.C., on May...
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