Community wifi
Some governments have announced programs and strategies to offer free outdoor public wireless networks. Meanwhile, telecoms continue to sue and lobby to prevent such universal access, by outlawing municipal broadband, for example.
A study by Bento J. Lobo, Ph.D. found that Chattanooga, Tennessee's realized economic value of its fiber optic infrastructure (high-speed broadband and smart grid) exceeded $2.69 billion and 9,516 jobs over ten years, exceeding project costs by over $2.20 billion, and includes 40% percent of all jobs created in the county during the study period.
Community Network Map
This map shows municipal networks across the United States.
Community Broadband Bits Podcast
Community Broadband Bits is a weekly audio show hosted by Community Broadband Networks Initiative Director Christopher Mitchell featuring interviews with people building community networks or otherwis...
Red Hook Initiative
Community based nonprofit supporting residents of Red Hook Brooklyn with youth trainings, mesh wifi, urban farms, and more.
Red Hook WiFi
Red Hook WiFi, a project of Red Hook Initiative (RHI), is a community-led effort to close the digital divide.
BLVD Harambee EII
The Equitable Internet Initiative (EII) is a collaboration between the Detroit Community Technology Project and a network of community organizations including BLVD Harambee.
City of Boston Digital Equity Assessment
This study documents the rise of competitive broadband service in Boston; describes steadily increasing City efforts to close gaps in broadband affordability, devices, and skills; characterizes the re...
Community Tech NY
Community-owned internet infrastructure
The Internet Master Plan NYC
The Internet Master Plan is a new vision for broadband infrastructure and service in New York City.