Everyone loves the idea of a gigabit networks.  Google Fiber started the hype and then all the carriers followed suit creating gigabit networks.  But what exactly does that mean to customers?  Do they know what it will allow them?  And, more importantly, how do telephone companies productize this network investment if all that is being […]

On May 20, 1936, the US Federal Government passed a major piece of legislation, the Rural Electrification Act (REA), that instituted a low-cost loan and grant program to bring electricity to Rural America.  This legislation was a major game changer for Rural America.  Since then, nearly 100% of Rural America has electricity. A key factor […]