May 2019 – Next Century Cities

Next Century Cities Team Leads Connectivity Discussion in McCall, Idaho

The Next Century Cities team recently traveled to McCall, Idaho to guide a discussion about the region’s broadband future at an event hosted by the West Central Mountains Economic Development Council. Regional stakeholders including local elected officials, business leaders, economic development staff, concerned citizens, and more all gathered to learn from successful […]

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Broadband Breakfast — Next Century Cities Highlights State Action for Broadband, Co-Sponsors Broadband Conference in Idaho

Next Century Cities this week highlights broadband programs in five states, in advance of the “West Central Mountains High Speed Internet Conference” on May 17 in McCall, Idaho.

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Block Island Times — Broadband Committee Starting to Look Ahead

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As the members of the Block Island Broadband Committee put the finishing touches on the five-building Community Anchor Institution network, they are beginning to look ahead…

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State Actions to Facilitate Broadband Deployment

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State governments play a critical role in facilitating broadband deployment, and there are several key policies and programs that can significantly impact access when implemented at the state level. Preserving and promoting local choice. One of the most impactful choices a state can make to promote broadband access is allowing room for local choice

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Benton Foundation — Broadband is the New Railroad

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Last July, the Benton Foundation announced a comprehensive, year-long review leading to the release of an agenda designed to update America’s approach to broadband access for the coming decade.

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Brattleboro Reformer — Carolyn Partridge: Notes from Montpelier: Broadband is no longer a luxury for rural Vermont

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Last Friday and Saturday I had the opportunity to travel with Rep Laura Sibilia to Wilmington, Delaware, for an event sponsored by the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee of the Council of State Governments Eastern Regional Conference. It was a policy summit entitled “Rural Broadband — Bridging the Connectivity Divide,” and since I Co-Chair the

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