2023

Wireless Internet Can Help Residents in Rural Communities Access Education, Healthcare, and Employment

By Corian Zacher Located in Northwest Missouri, Turney is a village with a population of just over 100. Like many similarly situated communities, it is on the edge of several networks, yet many residents do not have broadband access.  A local Internet service provider partnered with researchers to extend service from their nearby fiber network […]

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How Inaccurate Broadband Maps Impact California, the Most Populous State

By Roxanna Barboza  Not too long ago, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) released updates to its national broadband maps. Federal agencies and state governments use that information to help determine where $42.5 billion in federal funds will be invested nationwide.  For years, the FCC’s maps have been criticized for inaccuracies. That prompted state entities to

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Next Century Cities and the Technology Learning Collaborative Host a Broadband Breakfast on Making Digital Equity a Reality in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

By Ryan Johnston  On January 5, 2023, Next Century Cities (“NCC”) and the Technology Learning Collaborative (“TLC”) partnered to host a broadband breakfast with one outcome in mind: to equip local leaders with the information needed to take steps toward their digital equity goals. The event brought together local, state, and federal broadband leaders at

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