In an @msnbc.com op-ed, @jamescdownie.bsky.social highlights the corporate consolidation that has led us to this moment in time, with an assist from @gbsohn.bsky.social on what can be done in the long-term to ease the strain of media and tech giants. Read here: www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Earlier this month, @gbsohn.bsky.social championed Minnesota's track record of stepping in where the federal government fails to, urging Minnesotans to continue charting their own path. Read @broadbandbreakfast.bsky.social's full recap of Gigi's speech: broadbandbreakfast.com/minnesota-to...

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Missed @gbsohn.bsky.social’s speech in Minnesota last week? No worries, we’ve you got you covered. 😎 Her full speech is available on AAPB’s website: www.aapb.us/post/speech-...

Congratulations to Superior, Wisconsin, which recently activated the state’s first city-owned broadband network! 🎉 “It is the only network of its kind in the state of Wisconsin. It is the fastest network in the Twin Ports.” Read more about ConnectSuperior: www.wpr.org/news/superio...

Last week, we shone a spotlight on Cleveland’s DigitalC, which is proving what’s possible when residents take their digital future into their own hands. The nonprofit, now expanding to Detroit, is just getting started. 🔥 Read our latest spotlight: www.aapb.us/post/meet-di...

ICYMI: In Broadband Communities, @gbsohn.bsky.social makes the case for public broadband, calling out those trying to paint Arrowsic, ME’s network as “on the ropes.” As she aptly states, “they’re trying to write the obituary for a story that’s just beginning.” bbcmag.com/gigi-sohn-fa...

Missed the return of the Community Broadband Film Series last week? 📽️ No problem - you can stream AAPB and @communitynets.bsky.social’s premiere of Rocketeers: The UTOPIA Fiber Story below, and stay tuned after for a Q&A! www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjb-...

Arrowsic, Maine is proving what a strong community network can do. Read @gbsohn.bsky.social’s latest in Broadband Communities on how the network is pulling its weight: bbcmag.com/gigi-sohn-fa...

Next week, @gbsohn.bsky.social joins Christopher Mitchell and Bree Maki for an engaging conversation hosted by the Minnesota Public Broadband Alliance! They'll discuss the next chapter of the state’s broadband expansion. 🌐 Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-next...

Transforming one of America’s least connected cities to a model for community-driven broadband, DigitalC is proving what’s possible when residents take their digital future into their own hands. Read our full spotlight here: www.aapb.us/post/meet-di...

Today, join AAPB and @communitynets.bsky.social for Rocketeers: The UTOPIA Fiber Story: a doc on how a public fiber network sparked choice and competition. Stay for a red carpet chat w/@gbsohn.bsky.social and @ilsr.bsky.social's Sean Gonsalves. Don't miss it! sites.google.com/ilsr.org/com...

We love to see it! 👏 Vineland, NJ just secured a $3.7 million grant to launch its municipal fiber network, keeping community broadband momentum strong and prioritizing affordable, high-quality access for all. broadbandbreakfast.com/vineland-n-j...

ICYMI: @gbsohn.bsky.social spoke to Fierce Network on all things BEAD and Starlink. Read the full piece: www.fierce-network.com/broadband/st...

Next week, join AAPB and @communitynets.bsky.social for Rocketeers: The UTOPIA Fiber Story: a doc on how a public fiber network sparked choice + competition. 📽️ Stay for a red carpet chat w/@gbsohn.bsky.social and @ilsr.bsky.social’s Sean Gonsalves. Register here: sites.google.com/ilsr.org/com...

Missed this year’s inaugural public broadband conference? We’ve got you covered. 😎 AAPB’s website now features photos, videos, and key takeaways from Community First. We’re already looking ahead to next year – stay tuned for more details! www.aapb.us/conference

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Thinking about building or protecting a community-owned broadband network? 🤔 We’re here for you. As an AAPB member, you’ll gain: Policy expertise 📄 A national network of allies 👥 Exclusive resources 💻 A powerful voice in Washington 🏛️ Join us today: www.aapb.us/membership

Starting a community broadband network is tough. AAPB’s handbook makes it easier: covering planning, goals, financing, and more. With AAPB membership, you gain exclusive resources, expertise and a national voice to stand behind. Learn more: publicbroadbandhandbook.com

She said what she said. 👏 Read Broadband Breakfast's full recap of last week’s BEAD Unplugged panel: broadbandbreakfast.com/bead-unplugg...

How is Kendall County, IL connecting everyone from suburban hubs to rural farms with high-speed Internet? @communitynets.bsky.social talks to Christina Burns & Zach Bachmann about the county’s broadband plan, Fox Fiber, and the partnerships making it happen. 🎙️ communitynetworks.org/content/kend...

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ICYMI: Last week, we told the powerful story of Loveland, CO's Pulse Fiber, now ranked the Best Overall ISP in the country by PCMag, which puts the ‘community’ in community broadband. Read our full spotlight: www.aapb.us/post/meet-pu...

Last week, @gbsohn.bsky.social joined Evan Feinman, Kevin Gallagher & Veneeth Iyengar at Mountain Connect to dig into the trials & tribulations of BEAD. Catch Broadband Breakfast's recap ⬇️ broadbandbreakfast.com/feinman-no-p...

Congratulations on your milestone, Dryden Fiber! 👏 Telecom monopolies may see you as “unprofitable,” but your 400th subscriber proves what we already knew: public broadband works. Community-owned. Locally accountable. Built for the people. Read more: broadbandbreakfast.com/new-york-sta...

Loveland, CO didn’t wait around for better broadband, it built it. Pulse Fiber is now one of the nation’s best ISPs, with 10Gb service, a 42% take rate, and PCMag’s #1 spot. Community broadband works, and it’s spreading. 🌐 Read our full spotlight: www.aapb.us/post/meet-pu...

Today! 🗓️ @gbsohn.bsky.social, Evan Feinman, and Kevin Gallagher participate in a plenary keynote panel at Mountain Connect, moderated by Jon Wilkins. If you’re in Denver, join us! mountainconnect.org

We hear it time and time again. The importance of having an advocacy organization like AAPB that promotes and defends local community choice cannot be overstated. Our work ensures the fight for community broadband continues. 💪 Join us today, and become a member through 2026: www.aapb.us/membership

After years of being ignored, Arrowsic, ME built its own broadband network. Now, a major ISP (that once said no) is moving in with below market offers to undermine the local effort. Residents shouldn't be fooled. 🙅‍♂️ Read more: themainemonitor.org/arrowsic-bro...

Fighting to build or protect a community-owned network? Don’t go it alone. Joining AAPB means you’re backed by experts, a national network of allies, and a loud voice for public broadband across the country. Join us: www.aapb.us/membership

ICYMI: The “Big Beautiful Bill” strips internet costs from SNAP eligibility: forcing low-income families to choose between staying connected and putting food on the table. In @prospect.org, Sean Gonsalves of @ilsr.bsky.social breaks it down, with powerful commentary from AAPB's @gbsohn.bsky.social:

Next week in Denver! 🗓️ Join @gbsohn.bsky.social, Evan Feinman, and Kevin Gallagher for a plenary keynote panel at Mountain Connect, moderated by Jon Wilkins. Don’t miss one of the leading broadband events in the Mountain West! ⛰️ Register here: mountainconnect.org

Broadband is essential, and under constant threat. Chattanooga’s muni network faces 80 cyberattack attempts a day, per former Mayor Andy Berke. Great @broadbandbreakfast.bsky.social piece on what’s at stake: broadbandbreakfast.com/imagine-you-...

A new law made it harder for low-income families to stay connected, cutting internet costs from SNAP eligibility. As @gbsohn.bsky.social says in @prospect.org: this bill forces families to choose between food and internet. More from @ilsr.bsky.social's Sean Gonsalves: prospect.org/health/2025-...

As the nation’s voice for local choice, AAPB is here to support you in every step of your public broadband journey. You may not have a full network yet, but your voice, your story, and your leadership matter. Wondering where to start? We can help. 😎 www.aapb.us

Time’s almost up to register for one of the Mountain West’s top broadband events! ⛰️ @gbsohn.bsky.social joins Evan Feinman, Kevin Gallagher, & moderator Jon Wilkins next month at Mountain Connect for a powerhouse keynote panel. Check out the full agenda here: mountainconnect.org

Becoming an AAPB member isn’t just about supporting us, it’s about investing in yourself. Get exclusive content, expert insights, and a nationwide network of public broadband leaders ready to support you. Join today: www.aapb.us/membership

Syracuse’s Surge Link network is expanding, bringing more residents online, lowering costs, and reducing reliance on incumbent providers. 👏 www.syracuse.com/news/2025/07...

AAPB proudly welcomes Lexi Christensen of UTOPIA Fiber and Brian Vo of Connect Humanity to our Board of Directors! Two bold leaders, one shared mission: public broadband for all. Read more about them here: www.aapb.us/post/press-r...

Now’s the time to join AAPB. With over 800 communities served by municipal broadband, the momentum is on our side. We’re building the future of public broadband, one community at a time. 🛜 Won’t you join us? www.aapb.us/membership

Is BEAD back on track or headed for RDOF 2.0? 🤔 @gbsohn.bsky.social broke it down at #BBCSummit, warning that the new policy shifts make public broadband more vital than ever. When DC stalls, communities step up. Read her full speech: www.aapb.us/post/speech-...

Congratulations to Vineland, NJ! 🎉 When private providers fall short, communities step up. Vineland’s new Municipal Broadband Utility just secured $3.7 million in state funding to build a network that works for them. www.govtech.com/network/vine...

Next month! @gbsohn.bsky.social takes the stage for a plenary keynote panel, “What Happened with BEAD... and WHAT NOW!?!?!” at Mountain Connect, one of the leading broadband events in the Mountain West. ⛰️ Check out the updated full agenda here: mountainconnect.org

As the broadband landscape evolves, so does AAPB. 🔄 We’ve updated our membership structure to make it easier for communities, agencies, and allies to get involved and take a more active role in advancing public broadband. Join the movement today: www.aapb.us/membership

ICYMI: @gbsohn.bsky.social on the Supreme Court's USF decision, calling on Congress to “move quickly and act not only to expand the number of entities contributing to the fund, but also to expand the subsidy to low-income households…” Full statement: www.aapb.us/post/stateme...

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@gbsohn.bsky.social on the reality facing the USF even in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the fund via Fierce Network: www.fierce-network.com/broadband/us...

Next month! 🗓️ Join us in Denver on Aug 4-6 for Mountain Connect, one of the leading broadband events in the Mountain West, with our Executive Director @gbsohn.bsky.social speaking on a plenary keynote panel. ⛰️ More information here: mountainconnect.org

HUGE victory in US Supreme Court case challenging the FCC's Universal Service Fund. The Court found that the Fund did not violate the non-delegation doctrine and was therefore constitutional. Now it's time for Congress to fix USF. @aapbroadband.bsky.social's statement: www.aapb.us/post/stateme...

Yesterday, @gbsohn.bsky.social and Vernonburg Group's Greg Guice broke down NTIA's new BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice and its impact on public broadband in an exclusive conversation for AAPB members. Want access to content like this? Join AAPB today. ⬇️ www.aapb.us/membership