According to a recent consumer report survey, three out of four Americans believe that broadband should be treated the same as sewer, water, and roads. That means the internet would be publicly owned and operated rather than caught up in a privatized monopoly. As this statistic illustrates, community members want to see change but are often unaware of how vital their input and support is in actually fixing our internet.

Our guest today is Bruce Patterson, director of Solution Services at Entry Point, a company that envisions a world where broadband infrastructure is more reliable, faster, safer, and increasingly consumer-focused. He is recognized as a thought leader behind the Amon model, which includes automated open access and a business model that mitigates risk for cities and creates local network ownership, treating it as a true public utility for 15 years. 

Listen as Bruce talks about this topic a little bit more, what we can do to help minimize its effects in our own communities, and provide additional clarity on what it means to try to tackle the digital divide.