New mentorship program aims to help communities build public broadband

As public broadband networks expand across the US, so too does the body of knowledge on how to launch and run them successfully. Tapping into that knowledge for the greater good is central to a new program launching from the American Association for Public Broadband (AAPB), which aims to connect communities that are considering rolling out public broadband networks with others that have successfully done so. In addition to developing a mentorship program, AAPB earlier this year released a handbook on helping communities build their own broadband networks. That handbook, published in partnership with the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society, offers relevant resources and concrete steps for planning public networks while navigating hurdles.