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Federal agencies begin to sing the same broadband policy music, according to NTIA report 15 February 2019, by Steve Blum -

There’s more coherency and cooperation amongst federal broadband development planning and programs, according to a report just released by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Once you get past the love letter penned to president Donald Trump by a couple of his cabinet secretaries, it’s a good overview of how at least some ... continue reading »

Spreading high tech wealth and restricting self-employment on California governor’s to do list 14 February 2019, by Steve Blum -

California governor Gavin Newsom took aim at technology companies during his state of the state address on Tuesday. Although bullish on California’s high tech economy, he dangled the possibility of a tax on data…

California is proud to be home to technology companies determined to change the world. But companies that make billions of dollars collecting, curating and monetizing our personal data have a duty to protect it. Consumers ... continue reading »

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City of San Bruno Fiber to the Home upgrade analysis

San Bruno Fiber to the Home upgrade analysis, 6 April 2018.

City of West Sacramento Broadband Infrastructure Assessment and Action Plan, 30 March 2017.

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City of Berkeley broadband resources assessment and policy recommendations for infrastructure development, adopted by the Berkeley City Council on 23 June 2015.

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