Internet connectivity and access is an important issue for Cape Cod as we navigate new options for bringing broadband to the region. While every town is different, below are some resources, examples and general information on the topic of broadband access & initiatives for various broadband initiatives in our region.
Local
- OpenCape – nonprofit fiber provider for the Cape Cod region, continuously expanding service coverage
- FalmouthNet – nonprofit with mission to bring fiber to every home in town
- Outdoor Wifi from public libraries
- Emergency Broadband Benefit for Low-Income Households
- Love-Live-Local published this article on Cape Cod’s broadband monopoly
General Resources
- MBI: Massachusetts Broadband Institute (masstech.org)
- Excellent general resource site, very comprehensive: Light Reading
- Municipal Broadband Community News: MuniNetworks.org
- General resource site: www.fiercetelecom.com
- Map of US Broadband coverage: Indicators of Broadband Need (arcgis.com)
- Check your actual bandwidth with these tools: https://www.dnsstuff.com/bandwidth-monitor
- For a global perspective: https://www.intelligentcommunity.org/ic_of_year to see the impact of broadband on local economies.
- This organization is an excellent resource: https://ruralinnovation.us/
- Article with references and links to Federal Broadband Program information: Federal Government Devotes Billions to Internet Access: A Community Guide to Current Broadband Funding | community broadband networks (muninetworks.org)
Community Network
- This organization is an excellent resource: https://ruralinnovation.us/
- Article with references and links to Federal Broadband Program information:
- Federal Government Devotes Billions to Internet Access: A Community Guide to Current Broadband Funding | community broadband networks (muninetworks.org)
Community Broadband Projects