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Snapshot Reports

This series of qualitative research and analysis reports provide an overview of major issues impacting communities' pursuit of broadband networks. They help community stakeholders make better decisions and build networks that meet constituents' needs and expectations. Each report presents roundtable discussions with representatives of urban and rural communities that have built highspeed networks. They speak from experience and with insight that adds new perspectives to your thinking.

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SEPTEMBER 2010 SNAPSHOT
Broadband’s Impact on Economic Development: The Real Deal (Report on national survey of economic development professionals)

APRIL 2009 SNAPSHOT
A planning guide for pursuing broadband stimulus grants

JANUARY 2009 SNAPSHOT
Assessing what our national broadband strategy should be

DECEMBER 2008 SNAPSHOT
The Economic Development Impact of Municipal Broadband

  

JANUARY 2007 SNAPSHOT
Muni Wireless Mobile Applications: A View from the Field

MAY 2007 SNAPSHOT
When Crisis Hits the Fan - Muni Wireless to the Rescue
Snapshot addendum: Minneapolis network meets the challenge

JUNE 2007 SNAPSHOT
Making the Case for AMI and ROI

JULY 2007 SNAPSHOT
The Economic Development Impact of Municipal Broadband