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Institute for Local Self Reliance

Public broadband works; why not here?

02.28.13 - 1:59 pm | Tim Redmond |
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There's a fascinating new map that the Institute for Local Self Reliance has put together that shows how 342 communities around the United States are now offering publicly owned, cheap, reliable broadband and cable service to local residents and businesses. Check it out here. Then check out why the fastest networks in the nation are built by local governments:Read more »

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