Community Internet

Airwaves are Beautiful: An explanation of white spaces

mthompson — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:09:14 -0700

From People's Production House, a history of America's airwaves -- from radio to television to cellular phones to wi-fi to the white spaces.

Bringing wireless Internet to everyone, everywhere

mthompson — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:29:17 -0700

Matthew R. Rantanen from the Southern California Tribal Chairmen's Association talks about what Internet access means to local Native American communities -- and how to increase digital opportunity for all.

Can "white spaces" deliver Internet for everyone?

mthompson — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:14:18 -0700

Joshua Breitbart of People's Production House talks about the benefits of opening up TV white spaces to provide affordable Internet access to those who don't have it. Help America open up an Internet for Everyone.

One Nation Online: Internet for Everyone Launches

mthompson — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:47:29 -0700

InternetforEveryone.org launches at the Personal Democracy Forum in New York City, June 24. Join the initiative here.

Community Broadband Act of 2007 (H.R. 3281/S. 1853)

Migrated Content — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 06:35:08 -0800

The Community Broadband Act (H.R. 3281), introduced in the House by Rep. Rick Boucher (D-Va.), would encourage the deployment of high-speed networks by preserving the ability of local governments to offer community broadband infrastructure and services.

Welcome to the White Space

mthompson — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:11:35 -0700

By harnessing the unused spectrum between TV channels, America can expand broadband access and bring new forms of entertainment and public safety applications to Americans.

Free Wi-Fi in San Francisco Expands to Tenderloin

Holiday Shapiro — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:27:09 -0700

Meraki Teams with San Francisco for Free Wi-Fi

Holiday Shapiro — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:10:20 -0700

Google-Backed Project Aims to Give Three Billion More People Net Access

Stevie Converse — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:57:47 -0700

Rural Virginia County Achieving Goal of Wireless Access Throughout

Stevie Converse — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:40:22 -0700

Illinois Plants 'Johnny Appleseed' Projects Promoting Broadband in State

Stevie Converse — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:34:29 -0700

Colorado Innovation Council Seeks to Make Good on State’s Promise of Better Broadband

Stevie Converse — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:09:46 -0700

New Mexico Infrastructure Report Fails to Incorporate Broadband Access

Stevie Converse — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:55:40 -0700

There Is a Free Wi-Fi Downtown Hotzone in Houston

Stevie Converse — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:32:48 -0700

Grand Rapids Wireless Network Is on Track

Stevie Converse — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:29:59 -0700

Milpitas Wi-Fi Pact Struck with Nonprofit Group that Includes Google

Stevie Converse — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:23:03 -0700

A Convention Perk You Can't Get in St. Paul: Free Wi-Fi

Stevie Converse — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:19:53 -0700

Milpitas May Make Use of Old Earthlink Wi-Fi Network

Stevie Converse — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:11:50 -0700

Microsoft Test-Driving Wi-Fi Use in Vehicles

Stevie Converse — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:58:01 -0700

Clearwire Expects Finished Sprint Deal by Year's End

Haijing Tu — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:36:07 -0700