This page is a collection of information about broadband internet basics and more advanced topics, generally and specific to California. Topics include last-mile infrastructure technology, networks, funding, project financing, partnership models, and policy. 

Publications

  • How to Build a Public Broadband Network (American Association for Public Broadband | published by Benton Institute for Broadband & Society, March 2024) - pdf
  • Broadband Models for Unserved and Underserved Communities (U.S. Ignite | Altman Solon, July 2020) - pdf
  • Putting State Broadband Funds to Work:  Best Practices in State Rural Broadband Grant Programs (Broadband Equity Partnership: CTC Technology & Energy and HR&A Advisors | published by Benton Institute for Broadband & Society, June 2021) - pdf
  • Public Infrastructure/Private Service:  A Shared Risk Partnership Model for 21st Century Broadband Infrastructure (Joanne Hovis, Jim Baller, David Talbot and Cat Blake Coalition for Local Internet Choice | published by Benton Institute for Broadband & Society, October 2020) - pdf
  • Dark Fiber Lease Considerations (CTC Technology & Energy, 2012) - pdf
  • Broadband Financials Primer (Quadra Partners, May 2022) - pdf
  • Broadband Factors for Last Mile Connectivity (CTC Technology & Energy, December 2021) - pdf 

Links to More Resources

CPUC Broadband Deployment, Affordability, and Digital Equity Programs - An overview of the CPUC's broadband internet role and programs it manages.

California Broadband for All Portal - The California's Department of Technology's compilation of information on broadband.

California Broadband Planning Resources - The California Department of Technology's collection of resources to help you plan for broadband deployment and other essential aspects of digital equity and inclusion -- whether you are developing a plan, carrying out that plan, or in one of the many stages in between.

 

Article on Internet for All in California - A comprehensive review of California's digital divide and solutions at play, from Benton Institute for Broadband & Society (April 2023).

Broadband Basics 4-Week Series - A concise introductory video series about high-speed internet, from Pew Charitable Trusts.

National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) State Resources - The NTIA provides numerous resources for fostering broadband expertise, partnerships, and projects. In addition to their grant programs and toolkits, these selected NTIA resources that may be of interest:

Broadband Vignettes

Welcome to the California Public Utilities Commission's broadband video series. These vignettes introduce important broadband economic and technical concepts.

Broadband Market Structure

Broadband Market Structure

Understanding Churn Rate

Understanding Churn

Understanding Average Revenue per User ("ARPU")

Factors Affecting Average Revenue Per User

Understanding Take-rates

Factors Affecting Network Take-rates

Contact Caseworkers

For help finding broadband information and resources.
BroadbandCaseworkers@cpuc.ca.gov

 

 

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