The East Longmeadow Broadband Committee will research and analyze data relevant to current and future availability of access  to broadband services by the town's residents and business, and make appropriate policy recommendations to the Town Manager, with respect to the town's rights and responsibilities under federal and state telecommunications law, to advance the access, affordability and reliability of broadband service in the community. 

East Longmeadow Broadband Committee Members

Don Maki, ELCAT Director, Chair   6/30/26

Ryan Quimby, IT Director                 6/30/26

Connor O'Shea, Town Council         6/30/26

Nicholas Jorge                                 6/30/26

Ed Fitzgerald                                    6/30/26

East Longmeadow Broadband Committee - Links to Information Sources

• Quasi-accurate listing of Internet Service Providers in EL:
  • BroadbandNow - Internet Providers in East Longmeadow 
• I3 Connectivity Explorer - This is an online data tool that is pretty interesting. You have to create an account and log in to use it. It uses census tract data to merge lots of other data points with broadband connectivity.
  • I3 Connectivity Explorer
• This one is self-explanatory.
  • Broadband Master Planning: A Holistic Approach to Meeting Broadband Goals
• This is a document created by Wired West for communities thinking of joining the consortium.
  • Wired West - MLP Startup and Operational Considerations
• Some Mass.gov  info on Municipal Utilities and MLPs:
  • Massachusetts municipally-owned electric companies