Clay County may reach the 2022 speed goals but seems unlikely to meet the 2026 goals that being said, they have made bold leaps in the past. They will need another leap to get to the 2026 goals. Percentage of … Continue reading
I am doing the annual look at broadband in each county – based on maps from the Office of Broadband Development and news gathered from the last year. Clay County has improved their broadband ranking; going from 22 to 19 … Continue reading
When I looked at Clay County in 2014, they had about 82 percent broadband coverage (although broadband was defined at slower speeds); now they have 83 percent coverage with speeds of 25/3 (Mbps down/up) and 74 percent at speeds of … Continue reading
For the upcoming weeks I’m working on a County-by-County look at the State of Broadband in MN. My hope is to feature a county a day (in alphabetical order). In November, Connect Minnesota released their final report on broadband availability. … Continue reading
Here’s the presentation from the following session at the Blandin Broadband conference: Track III: Considering the Business: Successful Marketing Matt Clayton, Marketing Director, MStar, an acclaimed national expert, shares how to develop and implement a successful marketing effort to build … Continue reading
The regularly scheduled eNews has been slightly changed this month, because we have posted the annual MN County Broadband Profiles. We take a look at the top counties, the bottom counties and everything in between – and if you want … Continue reading
Minnesota has two broadband speed goals: Ubiquitous access to speeds of 25 Mbps down and 3 Mbps up (25/3) by 2022 Ubiquitous access to 100/20 by 2026 These are more aggressive than federal standards; the Minnesota Broadband Task Force suggested … Continue reading
Minnesota has two broadband speed goals: Ubiquitous access to speeds of 25 Mbps down and 3 Mbps up (25/3) by 2022 Ubiquitous access to 100/20 by 2026 These are more aggressive than federal standards; the Minnesota Broadband Task Force suggested … Continue reading
From Senator Klobuchar’s Senate website… Klobuchar is the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy … Continue reading
The Bemidji Pioneer reports the good news for Fredenberg… Here is a story to match the motto of Fredenberg Township: “A pleasant blend of progress and tradition.” The 1,300 residents among the reservoirs north of Duluth now have access to … Continue reading
The Office of Broadband Development maps and county data are out! I am looking a percentage covered at various speeds, comparing county speeds and ranking for 25/3 speeds and comparing 100/20 rates and ranking (below). I’m doing this in three … Continue reading
The Office of Broadband Development maps and county data are out! I am looking a percentage covered at various speeds, comparing 100/20 rates and ranking and (here) comparing county speeds and ranking for 25/3 speeds. I’m doing this in three … Continue reading
Clayton Caller recently ran an article that outlines how “Ajit Pai helped Charter kill consumer-protection rules in Minnesota” and what impact that might have on state’s voice with Net Neutrality. It’s one of those times when I wish I were … Continue reading
After they both announced that they were running for President, Politico takes a look at how Senators Klobuchar and Warren look at broadband issues… 2020 DEMS ON ANTITRUST, BROADBAND — Sens. Klobuchar and Warren formally announced their presidential bids over … Continue reading
Recode recently ran an article on the FCC and the info it collects to create the broadband maps (Form 477). If Form 477 is new to you, the article will be super helpful. If it isn’t the article is still … Continue reading
