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Brookings: How a New Model Can Expand Broadband Access Across Communities

February 20, 2020

TBG’s “Utility Lease Model” has been highlighted by Brookings as a proven model to expand broadband access in urban and rural markets nationwide.

It’s called the ‘utility lease model,’ and Springfield’s announcement demonstrates that it isn’t just a one-off. There’s reason for optimism that this new approach could start scaling to address both the digital divide and smart city goals in the years to come.”

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