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Conducting an inventory of the locations and speeds of existing broadband networks for CAIs – and identifying gaps in broadband coverage – can help target investments to areas most in need. This paper urges policymakers to gather detailed, granular information about the availability and use of high-capacity broadband services needed by CAIs, rather than relying on outdated or generic claims that an area is already served by existing providers.
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By supporting robust Wi-Fi and wireless networking for community anchor institutions, policymakers can help enable a wide range of 21st century Internet applications for improved education, learning, and medical care. By Amelia Bryne
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Joint procurement, aggregated purchasing, and coordinated planning can significantly reduce the costs of providing high-quality broadband to anchor institutions. By Joanne Hovis
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Policymakers can improve anchor institution broadband by fostering competition, lowering prices, and promoting open interconnection and shared use of broadband networks. By John Windhausen, Jr.
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Streamlining access to rights-of-way and effectively managing public land can expedite the deployment of high-capacity broadband to anchor institutions. By Tom Koutsky
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State and local government networks can often provide anchors with high-quality bandwidth at affordable rates. By Joanne Hovis
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Community anchor institutions need financial support so they can afford to purchase high-capacity broadband services. By Gina Spade
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Providing government funding to broadband network providers serving CAIs encourages economic development, expands educational opportunity, improves health care services, and promotes digital equity. By Amelia Bryne
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Governments should explore funding, network sharing, and service obligations to ensure that rural and tribal community anchor institutions have affordable, high-capacity broadband. By Tom Koutsky
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Community anchor institutions are essential partners to increasing broadband adoption. By Angela Siefer
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