Since 2021, 47 new publicly owned networks have come online and more projects are underway, according to a new report from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.

Gov. Jared Polis signed legislation rolling back a 2005 law that limited local governments' ability to build their own broadband networks.

While the White House signals support for community-owned broadband networks, 22 states still prevent or limit their creation.

The White House's $2 trillion infrastructure plan prioritizes the development of municipally owned broadband networks that have “less pressure to turn profits."

Tucson Chief Information Officer Collin Boyce said the new network will support government offices, students and elderly residents who've been affected by the pandemic.

President-elect Joe Biden is expected to appoint new FCC leaders who will work more closely with local governments and reinstate Obama-era regulations.

More states are relaxing limits on municipally controlled broadband networks as the health crisis drags on, raising the need for high-speed internet service.

Voters in the two cities approved referendums that could encourage the creation of municipally owned broadband networks.

The state will postpone studying the merits of municipal broadband as it waits out the results of the state's $500 million Broadband For All initiative.

State lawmakers are considering a bill that would open up opportunities for communities to build and run their own broadband infrastructure.