2014

Next Century Cities Launches with 32 Cities Leading on High-Speed Internet

For Immediate Release: October 20, 2014 Contact: Deb Socia 617-251-8358 deb@nextcenturycities.org   Next Century Cities Launches with 32 Cities Leading on High-Speed Internet   New Initiative Brings Together City Leaders to Show Next-Generation Internet as Key to the Future of America’s Towns and Cities Santa Monica, Calif. (October 20, 2014) – Today 32 cities launched […]

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“Next Century Cities” Coalition Tops 50 Members

Back in October we noted that thirty-two cities had joined forces to form the “Next Century Cities” coalition, tasked with improving local broadband services. “The leaders whose communities participate in Next Century Cities know that reliable, affordable, and fast Internet is no longer a luxury,” states the organization. “Like electricity and plumbing, it is now

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Why Next Century Cities?

City leaders want to expand opportunity within their communities. They want to strengthen citizen engagement, enhance academic achievement, and increase the efficient use of resources. Leaders hope to improve the efficacy of and outcomes associated with health care, encourage the growth of small businesses, and ensure public safety. In the past, solutions within these areas

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Full transcript: Remarks by the president on promoting community broadband

THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Cedar Falls!  (Applause.)  Thank you.  It’s good to be back.  Well, first of all, give Marc a big round of applause for the introduction and the great work he’s doing.  (Applause.)  I also want to thank Mayor Jon Crews, as well as Jim Krieg and the whole team here at Cedar Falls

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