EP 47 - Broadband Part 2

My Town Hustle

With the recent passage of the federal infrastructure bill, broadband is once again at the forefront of the conversation. While this topic has never been far from the front page in rural communities, additional funding provided through recent legislation has rekindled many discussions around how to provide access to the highest need and most difficult to serve communities. In this conversation, we discuss a 2017 short documentary entitled ‘Do Not Pass Go’ by Hyrax Films which details the challenges two small communities in North Carolina faced in establishing a municipal broadband network. We feel this documentary is important as many communities may be left facing similar circumstances in the near future if existing service providers cannot (or choose not to) provide service to local communities.

Who’s on it?
Sam Tuten
Bret Allphin

Recorded
November 2021

Resources
Do Not Pass Go – Hyrax Films - Vimeo
Greenlight Community Broadband
Connecting Appalachia
BroadbandOhio

Questions?
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