Innovative State Strategies for Rural Broadband: Case Studies from Colorado, Minnesota and Maine

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Explores the roles of state broadband policy, local leadership, and private investment in expanding broadband coverage and infrastructure in rural areas. Presents case studies from Colorado, Maine, and Minnesota and describes how rural recipients leverage state and federal broadband funds, navigate financial and regulatory constraints, and develop innovative place-based solutions. Identifies unique challenges, lessons learned, and implications for broadband policy.

Natassia A. Bravo, Mildred E. Warner

07/2024

Cornell University

Broadband · Funding · Infrastructure · Leadership · Legislation and regulations · Networking and collaboration · Policy · Colorado · Maine · Minnesota