j2Podcast: Fastest ISPs, new broadband bill, mesh networks

j2Podcast: Fastest ISPs, new broadband bill, mesh networks

PC Magazines releases the fastest ISPs of 2019
https://www.pcmag.com/article/369142/the-fastest-isps-of-2019

Mikrotik Releases 6.45.1
Mikrotik has released RouterOS 6.45.1 with some security vulnerability fixes. Some of these have been known and fixed before, while others are new fixes.

New York Mesh network expands
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/paj8z8/a-diy-internet-network-has-drastically-expanded-its-coverage-in-nyc
A community-run operation named NYC Mesh

Washington News. New bill includes 5 Billion for broadband
https://www.multichannel.com/news/senators-collins-jones-propose-5-billion-plan-for-rural-broadband-buildout
American Broadband Buildout Act of 2019,’’ proproses $5 billion for a matching funds program that will focus on “unserved” parts of the U.S.

j2networks family of sites
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https://startawisp.info
https://indycolo.net
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