This Venn diagram shows which cities may get a gig (and why broadband competition matters)

The third annual Gig.U report shows how much has changed in the three years since Gig U. was created as a means to bring gigabit connectivity to university towns. It’s clear from the report that there are two things driving the expansion of gigabit services. The first is a willingness by municipalities to act as a partner, not an impediment, and work with providers to get fiber in the ground acting. And the second is competition. There are few cities getting a gig from one provider.