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Short interviews with people doing interesting things to expand broadband networks that put community needs first.

  1. 2 FEB

    When Starlink Rewrites the Rules of Broadband Funding - Episode 675 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast

    Chris Mitchell, Doug Adams, and Karl Bode break down Starlink’s behind-the-scenes push to rewrite BEAD rules, what it means for accountability and public dollars, and why communities could once again be left holding the bag ★ Support this podcast ★

    51 min

  2. 27 JAN

    Serving the Overlooked: Building Broadband for Manufactured Housing Communities - Episode 674 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast

    Brendan Kelly of REVinternet joins Chris Mitchell and Sean Gonsalves to explain why these neighborhoods are stuck with outdated networks—and how a community-centered approach can finally deliver affordable, reliable Internet where big ISPs have failed ★ Support this podcast ★

    29 min

  3. 21 JAN

    Predictions for 2026: CBN Edition - Episode 673 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast

    Chris Mitchell is joined by CBN colleagues to share bold predictions on BEAD delays, municipal broadband momentum, and the growing influence of fixed wireless, satellites, and AI ★ Support this podcast ★

    45 min

  4. 14 JAN

    Broadband Reality Check: BEAD, Competition, and What Comes Next - Episode 672 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast

    Chris Mitchell sits down with Doug Dawson to cut through the hype, unpack growing uncertainty around federal policy, and explain what communities and providers should realistically expect as 2026 unfolds ★ Support this podcast ★

    42 min

  5. 6 JAN

    2026 Predictions with Blair Levin- Episode 671 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast

    Chris Mitchell and Blair Levin look back at predictions and policy delays from 2025, unpack the growing influence of satellites and tariffs, and explore how power, politics, and markets are redefining the future of connectivity in 2026 and beyond ★ Support this podcast ★

    51 min

  6. 24/12/2025

    Year in Review 2025 - Episode 670 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast

    In this year-end roundtable, the Community Broadband Networks team looks back at their 2025 predictions—and reckons with what actually happened. ★ Support this podcast ★

    52 min

  7. 10/12/2025

    Telecom's Plumbing Problem: Routing, Regulation, and What Comes Next - Episode 669 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast

    Richard Shockey joins Chris Mitchell to explain how the collapse of the PSTN, weak federal oversight, and a messy transition to all-IP networks threaten everything from 911 reliability to rural connectivity. ★ Support this podcast ★

    1h 2m

  8. 03/12/2025

    The Berkshires Broadband Movement: How 19 Small Towns Built Their Own Fiber Future - Episode 668 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast

    Chris Mitchell, Jess Auer, and David Kulp tell the inside story of how community determination transformed Internet access across Western Massachusetts. ★ Support this podcast ★

    35 min
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Short interviews with people doing interesting things to expand broadband networks that put community needs first.

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    Institute for Local Self-Reliance
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2026
  • Episodes
    699
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2023 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license
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