Vermont Communications Union Districts If we could step back a decade and replicate the Vermont Communications Union Districts (CUDs) nationwide, our national broadband policy options and broadband maps might look very different today and going forward. The CUDs, combined with the New England structure of towns that incorporates both urbanized areas and their surrounding ruralContinue reading “A Unique State Approach Fosters Rural Connectivity”
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FairlawnGig: Community Connectivity Over Profits
Fairlawn, Ohio Population 7,710 A leading hotelier and business leader testified, “My guests would prefer to lose the hot water rather than the internet.” This statement helped Fairlawn, Ohio, leadership envision a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network called FairlawnGig as essential infrastructure, just like water, sewer, and roads. The Fairlawn team—led by Mayor William Roth, Jr., a blue-ribbon taskContinue reading “FairlawnGig: Community Connectivity Over Profits”
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