DC3 June 2018

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FW: Recently in Community Networks... Week of 6/12

by Jane Coffin

Hi All – Some movement in the United States in some states on how to fund/support CNs. See below. Jane Internet Society | www.internetsociety.org Skype: janercoffin Mobile/WhatsApp: +1.202.247.8429 From: ILSR's Community Broadband Networks Initiative <broadband=muninetworks.org(a)mail77.atl111.rsgsv.net> on behalf of ILSR's Community Broadband Networks Initiative <broadband(a)muninetworks.org> Reply-To: ILSR's Community Broadband Networks Initiative <broadband(a)muninetworks.org> Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 11:46 AM To: Jane Coffin <coffin(a)isoc.org> Subject: Recently in Community Networks... Week of 6/12 Recent Stories from MuniNetworks.org... -> Read More View this email in your browser @CommunityNets Community Broadband Networks Muninetworks.org On May 30th, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu signed a bill that will allow communities to bond for publicly owned Internet networks. This bill restores local authority in a profoundly impactful way, offering a roadmap for other states concerned with setting their communities up for success. In other news: Frontier Communications is now under investigation by the state regulatory commission for its role in harming the growth of local connectivity in a small town in Greater Minnesota; we sit down with leaders of the Downeast Broadband Utility in rural Maine to discuss rural broadband and local partnerships; and the University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives published a report on the role cooperatives play in spreading Internet access infrastructure. New Hampshire Sets the Example: Expands Local Authority for Broadband Investment On May 30th, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu signed SB 170, a bill local community leaders had watched for more than a year. The measure will allow municipalities to bond for publicly owned Internet network infrastructure. Advocates, local elected officials, and citizens have been seeking the authority for years. SB 170 may raise some questions as it's implemented, but the bill is significant because it symbolizes this state's decision to expand local authority for broadband investment, rather than limit the power of local communities.Read the final version of SB 170 here....Read the article... Frontier Under Investigation, Minnesota PUC Schedules Fall Public Hearings National ISPs with millions of customers are some of the most hated companies in the U.S. Poor customer service, contract tricks, and a refusal to upgrade services are only a few of the common complaints from subscribers who are often trapped due to lack of competition. Frontier Communications is proudly carrying on that tradition of deficiency in Minnesota. In fact, the company’s excellence at skullduggery has drawn the attention of the state’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC), which launched an investigation into the service quality of Frontier this spring....Read the article... Making A Broadband Utility in Maine - Community Broadband Bits Podcast 309 The Maine towns of Baileyville and Calais are known for their beautiful scenery and their clean rural lifestyle; soon the region will also be known for its broadband. The two communities have joined together to form the Downeast Broadband Utility (DBU) in order to develop a regional fiber optic network for businesses and residents. Julie Jordan, Director of DBU has joined Christopher this week to talk about the project. ...Listen to the podcast... Step-By-Step Advice in 2017 Report on Cooperatives and Broadband Thanks to the Blandin on Broadband Blog for bringing this report to our attention.The University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives published a report, “Cooperatives and Rural Broadband: A Selective Survey,” in January 2017 on the role of cooperatives in providing broadband service. A Rural Cooperative Development Grant from the USDA (awarded in 2015) funded the project. The report offers step-by-step advice on broadband projects and dives into the details of Wisconsin’s cooperatives. ...Read the article... Pilot Project Waiting to Land in Bartow, Florida Bartow, Florida, has owned and operated its own fiber network for years as a way to connect municipal facilities and offer high-quality connectivity to a few select businesses. Now, they’re on the verge of expanding use of their fiber by developing a pilot project to connect more businesses and also residents. ...Read the article... Community Broadband Media Roundup - June 11 Arkansas Digital divide about more than minimal connections by Michael Lazzara, Fayetteville ObserverColorado Loveland council to vote on awarding contract for municipal broadband network design to Nokia by Julia Rentsch, Loveland Reporter HeraldGeorgia Lawmakers look to ‘small cell’ tech for rural high-speed internet answers by Diane Wagner, Northwest Georgia NewsKentucky Louisville's digital divide is about more than internet access — here's why by Bridgett Weaver, Louisville Business Journal [Subscription Required]Minnesota Measuring Broadband's (Public) Return on Investment by Tim Marema, The Daily Yonder...Read the article... @CommunityNets Community Broadband Networks Muninetworks.org You can always find our most recent stories and other resources at http://MuniNetworks.org Copyright © 2018 ILSR, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up at muninetworks.org or www.ilsr.org to learn more about our work. 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FW: [Internet Policy] WEBCAST TODAY: NTIA Spectrum Policy Symposium

by Jane Coffin

Hi All – There will be an interesting “spectrum symposium” today in Washington. See below from the awesome Joly MacFie of ISOC NY Chapter. This is more the high-level policy-related aspects, but it is noteworthy that NTIA is bringing out the DOC Secretary (“Secretary” = Minister in the US). For those that may not be aware, NTIA manages “public” or government spectrum vs the FCC. FCC manages private sector/commercial spectrum. And, FCC is part of NTIA’s long-standing (over 50 years) Interagency Radio Advisory Committee (IRAC). The IRAC is the first inter-agency (mulit-ministry/multi-govt org) coordinating body. NTIA manages the IRAC and entities like FCC, Transportation, Energy, Defense, and many more are on that committee. In any event, it may be of interest as they may signal a policy/tech direction during this event. Best, Jane Internet Society | www.internetsociety.org Skype: janercoffin Mobile/WhatsApp: +1.202.247.8429 From: InternetPolicy <internetpolicy-bounces(a)elists.isoc.org> on behalf of Joly MacFie <joly(a)punkcast.com> Reply-To: Joly MacFie <joly(a)punkcast.com> Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 7:08 AM To: "internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org" <InternetPolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Subject: [Internet Policy] WEBCAST TODAY: NTIA Spectrum Policy Symposium An important topic. One wonders who here will speaking up for unlicensed spectrum? The webcast may not be archived so it is recommended to catch it live. My guess is it will kick off about 9 (13:00 UTC). Today, Tuesday June 12 2018 from 8:30am-Noon EDT the U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration(NTIA) is holding a Spectrum Policy Symposium in Washindyon DC. The theme is ‘Advancing the Nation’s Spectrum Strategy‘. Speakers include Wilbur Ross, Jr., Secretary of Commerce; Keynote Address: David J. Redl, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and NTIA Administrator; Rachael Bender, Wireless and International Advisor to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai; Kelsey Guyselman, Policy Advisor, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy; Carl Burleson, Acting Deputy Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration; Tom Power, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, CTIA; Tom Stroup, President, Satellite Industry Association; Col. Frederick D. Williams, Senior Analyst, Spectrum Policy & International Engagements, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Department of Defense. The event will be webcast live. Comment See all comments Permalink http://isoc-ny.org/p2/10308 -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast -------------------------------------------------------------- -

6 years, 6 months

Ford Foundation call

by Michael J. Oghia

Hi everyone, I'm not sure if someone's already shared this (if so, apologies for cross posting). The Ford Foundation is soliciting proposals for research on digital infrastructure: https://www.fordfoundation.org/ideas/equals-change-blog/posts/a-call-for-re… I think the call is open until Wednesday. , So, it's a tight deadline, but doable. I have a much longer and fleshed-out version of my DC3 report from 2017 that I'm thinking of submitting (it's 80+ pages now). We'll see what happens (not too much interest in sustainable networks, these days it seems. If that's not the case, let me know. I'd love to secure funding to finish it). Best, -Michael

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FW: Reminder: Application Deadline for ISOC's Fellowship Program to PP-18 is June 10

by Jane Coffin

Hi All – Please see he note below about Fellowships to ITU-PP from my colleague Elizabeth. We provide fellowships to our members to help train folks and expose them to coalition building with/in an international IGO to spread the word, create change, and work with colleagues on issues we all care about. PP-18 may not be our end-game, but it is one of the value-chain elements to more global understanding of key ways to connect the unconnected from the “community up”. We can also break down barriers for more cohesive collaborative work at PP 18. Criteria – be an ISOC member (free), be involved in ITU/PP/Internet/Civil Society/CNs/IOT/Cybersecurity issues AND, must not have had a fellowship to PP or other major ITU Conferences, before. Deadline 10 June. Apply or alert your networks. Jane Internet Society | www.internetsociety.org Skype: janercoffin Mobile/WhatsApp: +1.202.247.8429 From: Elizabeth Oluoch <oluoch(a)isoc.org> Date: Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 10:23 AM To: Jane Coffin <coffin(a)isoc.org> Subject: FW: Reminder: Application Deadline for ISOC's Fellowship Program to PP-18 is June 10 Original Message: Sent: 06-04-2018 13:22 From: Elizabeth Oluoch Subject: Reminder: Application Deadline for ISOC's Fellowship Program to PP-18 is June 10 Dear Chapter Leaders, Applications are currently being accepted for an ISOC Fellowship to Plenipotentiary 2018 (PP-18) through 10 June 2018. ISOC will support up to 3 ISOC members to attend PP-18 which will be in Dubai, UAE, from 29 October to 16 November 2018. ISOC members with prior participation in an ITU Conference or Assembly and, or experience in Internet Governance fora are encouraged to apply. However, you must not have received an ISOC fellowship to an ITU event in the past. ISOC is a global community and is committed to gender and regional diversity in its fellowship programs. For information on the fellowship and how to apply, please see: https://www.internetsociety.org/events/un/plenipot-2018/fellowships/ The deadline for applications is 10 June 2018 Our sincere thanks to the volunteers on the Selection Committee. The committee members are as follows: Mark Buell, ISOC Staff (North America Bureau) Avri Dori, ISOC New York Chapter Verengai Mabika, ISOC Staff (Africa Bureau) Yrjö Länsipuro, ISOC Finnish Chapter Please feel to reach out to me if you have any questions. Thank you. ------------------------------ Elizabeth Oluoch Senior Policy Advisor Internet Society Direct: +1 703 439 2138 ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 06-04-2018 From: Elizabeth Oluoch Subject: Reminder: Application Deadline for ISOC's Fellowship Program to PP-18 is June 10 Dear Chapter Leaders, Applications are currently being accepted for an ISOC Fellowship to Plenipotentiary 2018 (PP-18) through 10 June 2018. ISOC will support up to 3 ISOC members to attend PP-18 which will be in Dubai, UAE, from 29 October to 16 November 2018. ISOC members with prior participation in an ITU Conference or Assembly and, or experience in Internet Governance fora are encouraged to apply. However, you must not have received an ISOC fellowship to an ITU event in the past. ISOC is a global community and is committed to gender and regional diversity in its fellowship programs. For information on the fellowship and how to apply, please see: https://www.internetsociety.org/events/un/plenipot-2018/fellowships/ The deadline for applications is 10 June 2018 Our sincere thanks to the volunteers on the Selection Committee. The committee members are as follows: Mark Buell, ISOC Staff (North America Bureau) Avri Dori, ISOC Washington DC Chapter Verengai Mabika, ISOC Staff (Africa Bureau) Yrjö Länsipuro, ISOC Finnish Chapter Please feel to reach out to me if you have any questions. Thank you. ------------------------------ Elizabeth Oluoch Senior Policy Advisor Internet Society Direct: +1 703 439 2138 ------------------------------

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