Wi-Fi Congestion is a Growing Threat: What a Recent Brattle Report Means for Local LeadersIn May 2025, the Brattle Group released a report for WifiForward that should ring alarm bells for every local leader working at the…4d ago4d ago
5 Questions with Joey Wender, Executive Director of the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband…Last month, Connected Communities LLC had the chance to speak with Joey Wender, the recently appointed Executive Director of the Schools…Jun 11Jun 11
Think Smart Community Initiatives Only Make Sense in Urban Areas?Last month, I connected with Dr. Matt Garner, Executive Director of The RANGE, and Jacob Cates, The RANGE’s Digital Initiatives…May 29May 29
Smart City is a Journey — Not a DestinationWhen I have the opportunity to present about Connected Communities at conferences, I look forward to the questions from the audience…May 15May 15
An Abundance of Abundance?Later this month, Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson will release a book, Abundance, that should make a splash. Given the dynamism of our…Mar 6Mar 6
Digital Twinning for Intelligent Cities: More than Marketing Buzz — a Catalyzing North Star for…Ok, yes, “digital twin” is a marketing buzzword. But as marketing buzzwords go, digital twin seems to be accomplishing something quite…Feb 27Feb 27
Implications of the Tyson-Paul Bout for Champions of Community Technology: Five Questions for Jason…In 2024, I authored several posts about live events streamed on the Internet including NFL playoff games, the Paris Olympics and the…Feb 9Feb 9
Competitive Digital Equity Projects Recommended for Funding Include Multi-State Effort to Expand…Earlier this week, NTIA released a list of 24 projects they have recommended for funding under the Digital Equity Competitive Grant…Jan 12Jan 12
2024 Marks a Sea Change in the Way Policymakers Should Understand Internet AccessAt the start of 2024, Peacock choose to stream an NFL playoff game over-the-top of its broadband network for the first time. People…Nov 13, 2024Nov 13, 2024
How Can Local Governments Act as Effective Stewards for Federal Broadband and Digital Equity Funds…What can and should local government leaders do to ensure that their communities most effectively leverage the billions of dollars for…Oct 29, 2024Oct 29, 2024