A new Senate caucus wants to do for broadband what FDR did for electricity. In the 1930s, just 10 percent of people living on U.S. farms or in other rural areas had electricity, even though it was common in cities. Enter President Franklin D. Roosevelt, whose ambitious New Deal programs included those to electrify the […]
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Senators from rural states are taking a lot of interest in broadband these days. Just one day after a group of 26 senators sent a letter to FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler asking him to take action on a Universal Service broadband mobility fund some of the same senators yesterday launched what they are calling the
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Mayors and City Leaders Will Play Key Role Partnering with Senators Committed to Next-Generation Broadband Access Washington, DC (July 12, 2016) — Next Century Cities, a bipartisan membership organization of 144 mayors and city officials working to ensure fast, affordable, and reliable internet access for their citizens, today joined as a founding partner of the
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Next Century Cities, a bipartisan membership organization of 144 mayors and city officials focused on broadband has joined as a founding partner of the United States Senate Broadband Caucus. The Senate Broadband Caucus, which launched today, will provide a key forum for Senators to develop federal strategies…
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This week presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton released her campaign’s Tech & Innovation Agenda, which included a significant commitment to increasing broadband access if she were to be elected. The largest commitment in the Agenda was that “by 2020, 100 percent of households in America will have the option of affordable broadband that delivers speeds
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Ammon, Idaho’s municipal fiber network has drawn national attention for its unique build-out and operation. Next Century Cities is excited to join with the Institute of Local Self Reliance (ILSR) to release a new video profile about Ammon’s cutting-edge network and their award-winning application using that high-speed network to save lives. There is
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The science behind Wi-Fi technology can seem abstract and disconnected from its day-to-day use by consumers. However, recent technological developments present a real threat to the speed and reliability of Wi-Fi networks that so many of us use today. Next Century Cities held a webinar for our members this week to offer more information and
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While broadband has the power to help communities thrive, many barriers still exist that prevent residents from experiencing the benefits of access. In response, communities across the country are working with partners to bridge the digital divide. Next Century Cities recently held a webinar to discuss local digital inclusion efforts in member areas. This
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Following the 2016 Gigabit City Summit, Siklu Communications, Ltd, the Urban Neighborhood Initiative (UNI), KC Digital Drive, Next Century Cities and a host of other partners are excited to announce an innovative project to bring gigabit Internet speeds to local residents and institutions in the UNI footprint and in the city’s historic East Side. Using
Fast or slow Internet speeds can be a deal breaker for South Whidbey real estate agents. Candace Jordan with John L. Scott in Langley estimated that 90 percent of her customers inquire about Internet speed, a testament to the pull web speeds have with people looking to buy on South Whidbey. They’ll have something to
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