Why Chattanooga Represents Broadband’s Future

[Commentary] Last September, Chattanooga’s (TN) public utility (EPB) announced the first gigabit broadband service in the U.S. To fully grasp the economic power of true broadband, community leaders and broadband champions need look under the hood to get the inside scoop. Luckily, over 130 community-owned fiber networks besides EPB’s are pumping out great service, including Pulaski (TN), Powell (WY), and Santa Monica (CA). This month, I did a broadband site visit to Chattanooga to see the future unfolding there firsthand.