This resource from BroadbandCommunities explores the cost-effectiveness of microtrenching and its popularity across the country. The resource praises the benefits of fiber and microtrenching as the deployment method, and argues that as fiber is more reliable and can provide a more consistent service and end-user experience because it is not subject to electrical interference.

This white paper provides an objective analysis of the potential economic benefits from investment in enabling broadband infrastructure and promoting the increased implementation of Internet-enabled applications and processes in Minnesota.

This study measures the impact of broadband in five rural Minnesota communities and illustrates the impact that broadband investment can have on community vibrancy. Their stories help illustrate the need for innovative, technology-based development strategies in rural areas to give them a distinct advantage over unserved municipalities.

This resource examines the impact of the FCC's Connect America Fund (CAF II) in its goal of closing the financial gap and improve broadband services. The report explores whether the program is helping to close the rural-urban digital divide and whether CAF II funding is adequate to encourage providers to deploy networks in less densely populated areas.

An assessment built to answer the Blandin Foundation’s question, “What do we need to know to do better?” The Blandin Foundation strives to understand its impact in communities through the Blandin Community Broadband Program (BCBP) as it invests in digital literacy skills and affordability programs.

This piece from The Benton Institute examines the ways governments can ensure competitive choices for renters in multi-tenant environments (MTE), as the lack of competition contributes to the nation's broadband affordability challenges. The author recommends that Congress and the FCC act on anticompetitive practices and prohibit contracts that discourage access to broadband, and that state and local governments lower the barrier to entry.

This blog recommends that Congress or the FCC create a fixed broadband program for low-income people that delivers connectivity at affordable prices. Federal intervention can ensure people can connect even in areas with little-to-no provider competition.

An article that presents findings about broadband un-adopters— those who have their household internet connection discontinued—which represents 12 percent of those without broadband service. As these households represent an important part of broadband adoption, future policy efforts can benefit from understanding their reasons for terminating their connection.