Internet advocates 'cautiously optimistic' about Biden broadband Joe Biden Christopher Mitchell @ILSR @TylerCooperBBN @Broadband_Now hubs.ly/H0sB10n0

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Yes, it is!

During the Presidential #debate tonight, let’s see if the candidates have more to say about their plans for #broadband and how they plan to address the #digitaldivide. ow.ly/21oG50BEFoR

.BroadbandNow In releasing a new open set on the state of #broadband availability in the U.S., Broadband Now continues is continuing its efforts to help improve the country’s real-time date warehouse of information on comprehensive broadband data. broadbandbreakfast.com/2020/11/broadb…

With Pai's departure, FCC likely to restore net neutrality, strengthen municipal broadband FCC @TylerCooperBBN Jessica Rosenworcel hubs.ly/H0BYKcd0

A report I wrote with @JonSallet was published by Benton Institute for Broadband & Society! We explore examples of open-access, middle-mile networks in the US. These kinds of networks can have a huge impact, sometimes dramatically lowering the cost of building broadband infrastructure in rural America.

Least shocking email of the day: According to new research out today from BroadbandNow (broadbandnow.com), the FCC’s rosy picture of gigabit internet availability, which has reportedly grown from four percent in 2016 to 84 percent this year, is wildly exaggerated.

ICYMI - Yesterday I explained why there is such anger and confusion at RDOF... along with straight up skepticism the biggest winner has any capacity to deliver. muninetworks.org/content/rdof-a…

New Report Suggests FCC Massively Overstated Gigabit Coverage in U.S. gizmodo.com/new-report-sug… via @gizmodo @JLNwrites

Piece by J of MarketWatch, including @TylerCooperBBN of BroadbandNow: marketwatch.com/story/how-bide…

There are still currently 18 states in in the US that have restrictive legislation against municipal #broadband networks. But over the past year, there has been significant movement, including bills across five states in 2021 alone. Get the full report: ow.ly/qsXA50Ej8OW

& here's what folks like @TylerCooperBBN of BroadbandNow are saying now: "game-changer" for #rural broadband. Indeed the resources are huge step forward - but impt to ensure the programs meet rural realities so they are successful. Still work to be done.dailyyonder.com/infrastructure…

Finally

Congrats!

Like a latch made in heaven, NASA Webb Telescope’s secondary mirror is now fully deployed and locked! The team remains focused as they work toward the final major milestone this week – deployment of the iconic honeycomb-shaped mirror. Details: go.nasa.gov/3n1vOpI #UnfoldTheUniverse

Attending the Broadband Measurement Summit on March 7th? Come see John Busby and Tyler Cooper present our latest research on availability and pricing. broadbandbreakfast.com/broadband-meas…

Register today for FBA's #FiberBreakfast: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/42102… #municipalbroadband