This analysis looks at the 18 states that, as of December 2021, have restrictions against municipal broadband networks, and the five that make such networks difficult to establish. The author also examines legislation in five states intended to ease restrictions to municipal broadband.

A blog about AARP’s efforts in closing the digital divide by backing policies that help older adults connect to the internet. The piece shows how broadband improves the lives of older adults, including easing social isolation, supporting innovative mobility solutions, and enhancing access to telemedicine.

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This toolkit is designed for policymakers, regulators, and other stakeholders on matters related to broadband development, primarily in developing countries. The resource identifies issues and challenges, analyzes potential solutions, and provides examples from other countries.

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This guide serves as a starting point for West Virginia communities looking expand broadband. The report includes links to resources; explains the importance of connectivity, having a vision, and consulting with providers; and describes the state’s mapping program, existing projects, policies and legislation, and permitting and clearance processes.

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A study that examines the relationship between broadband speed and county unemployment rates in Tennessee. The researchers used the National Broadband Map and an FCC dataset and discovered that unemployment rates were 0.26 percent lower in counties with high speeds than in counties with low speeds.

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This page contains information about the NTIA’s BroadbandUSA program, which serves municipal governments, the telecom industry, and nonprofits looking to expand connectivity and promote digital inclusion. It also contains a description of the NTIA and an overview of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which included several bills related to broadband.

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This article from January 2019 describes how several states have changed their laws to now allow electric co-ops to offer broadband. The new legislation occurred in Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, and Oklahoma.

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This report from September 2018 explains how millions of Americans in rural areas served by electric co-ops lack adequate broadband. It notes the market conditions that have prevented private carriers from investing in those communities and offers strategies for how electric co-ops can be part of the solution.

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A report from November 2019 describing statutory, regulatory, economic, and infrastructure barriers to Tribal broadband access and adoption. It also provides success stories and recommendations for increasing equitable access.

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