In 2021, the nation’s digital divide presents itself as a serious obstacle to public health and wellness. In order to ensure an effective COVID-19 vaccination roll out and the continuity of routine medical care, local governments must leverage existing federal programs and its own public WiFi access points to help those who are offline to […]
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About 1,100 miles Southeast of Florida and roughly 40 miles east of Puerto Rico, our fellow Americans live on a cluster of three main islands. The U.S. Virgin Islands – made up of Saint Croix, Saint John, and Saint Thomas – is also surrounded by 50 minor islands. In 2017, Hurricanes Maria and Irma ravaged
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If you drift off of Interstate 45 in East Texas, you’ll find a region of natural resources, rich with national forests, picturesque landscapes, clean air, and freshwater. Communities are linked by a partnership in the Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) as well as a shared frustration
Almost 7,000 miles from the nation’s capital is a community of five islands and two coral atolls with a rich Polynesian history. American Samoa, the United States’ southernmost territory, is spread across approximately 76 square land miles and is home to approximately 50,000 Samoans. The island community officially joined the United States in 1900. Officials
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You can find a pdf of the press release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lukas Pietrzak lukas@nextcenturycities.org NEXT CENTURY CITIES PUBLISHES RESEARCH ON THE IMPORTANCE OF BROADBAND NETWORK RESILIENCY PLANNING BEFORE NATURAL DISASTERS STRIKE Washington, D.C. (March 29, 2021) – Today, Next Century Cities’ Ryan Johnston released a paper examining how broadband networked fared
Approximately 2.8 million Americans call Puerto Rico home. Known for its colorful architecture, cobblestone streets, and rich culture, this U.S. territory is also known for a stubborn digital divide. Puerto Ricans struggled with reliable connectivity solutions long before Hurricane Maria ravaged the island. Limited wireline infrastructure forces communities, particularly outside of San Juan, to
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