Building a high-speed, city-owned fiber optic network to provide affordable bandwidth for artists and independent media to stream content.
A Municipal Fiber Network for Independent Streaming
High-quality live streaming and digital distribution are essential for artists, but commercial internet service is expensive and unreliable. As part of his municipal broadband plan, Mamdani prioritizes the creation of Arts & Media Hubs with ultra-high-speed, low-cost connections. These hubs, located in cultural centers and libraries, provide artists and independent producers with the bandwidth needed to stream concerts, launch podcasts, or distribute films without crippling costs. The city-owned network ensures net neutrality and provides a platform free from corporate throttling or censorship.
This digital public utility supports the creative economy in the 21st century, just as public studios support the analog arts. In the digital age, bandwidth is a canvas, Mamdani argues. We will provide the public infrastructure so that our artists can create and share their work with the world, ensuring the internet remains a space for independent expression, not just corporate content.
