Unbuffered
Institute for Local Self-RelianceUnbuffered explores Internet access, digital equity, and local technology solutions, but with a broader lens on how tech shapes our lives, our communities, and our sense of agency. We make technology and technology makes us.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 724 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Tech NewsNewsScienceSocial Sciences | |||
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Chris and Doug Dawson unpack a new survey of rural Americans, the lawsuit over the Digital Equity Act, and what the FCC's latest satellite decisions could mean for the future of our skies
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- Informative beyond recognition
The folks that do this podcast lay out the issues for rural and low income areas in regards to obtaining quality low cost internet via fiber. It is always worth my time to listen so I can help my neighbors understand why many of us will continue to need satellite options for internet service.
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United Statesa month ago - Internet industry experts, unbuffered
If you want to stay informed about how government and industry affects local access to digital opportunities and resources, you’ve found the right podcast.
Apple Podcasts5Crgreene73United States4 months ago - Warm duck shuffle
Christopher out there putting in work. Best tech podcast hands down. Thank y’all!
Apple Podcasts5Reflectomatron 9000United States6 years ago - MuniBroadband Bits Rocks!
Always topical, always exciting, always fresh and fast-paced!
Apple Podcasts5DrewClarkUnited States8 years ago - Fantastic muni broadband info
As a Systems Admin in a rural community who is two years into municipal fiber deployment, I enjoy hearing about others who have been down the road and the insights they provide.
Apple Podcasts5EPD169United States8 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #183 | United States/News/Tech News |
Apple Podcasts | #150 |  Canada/News/Tech News |
Apple Podcasts | #198 |  United Kingdom/News/Tech News |
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What is Unbuffered about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A thoughtful deep-dive into how connectivity is built and governed, with a focus on universal access, digital equity, and locally driven solutions. Episodes frequently explore community networks, municipal fiber projects, permitting, funding (BEAD, ACP), and regulatory dynamics, alongside broader tech policy topics like AI governance and platform power. The show tends to blend practical case studies from cities and utilities with policy analysis, inviting guests from public agencies, advocacy groups, and industry to illuminate how local action can shape national outcomes. It stands out for its hands-on, local-first lens on broadband deployment and for unpacking complex policy questions in accessible terms, making it useful for listeners who... more
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These podcasts share a similar audience with Unbuffered:
1. The Broadband Bunch
2. Fiber for Breakfast with Gary Bolton
3. The Broadband Exchange
4. Broadband Action
5. SmartLess
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Unbuffered launched 14 years ago and published 724 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Unbuffered include:
1. Arturo Orez
2. Karl Bodhi
3. Matt Rantanen
4. Christopher Mitchell
5. Jeff Gavlinski
6. Valerie Dodd
7. Scott Roche
8. Jordan Pittman
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