Local Governments Pursue Independent Broadband Despite Challenges

While broadband access has become an essential tool for most municipalities to attract new business and thrive, financial issues, legislative concerns and private sector competition are the kinds of hurdles local governments need to address to create a publicly-owned broadband network.

Posted By Brian Heaton

Full Story: http://www.governing.com/blogs/view/gov-local-governments-pursue-independent-broadband.html#continued