By Andy Stutzman Meeting local leaders with a passion for their community is one of my favorite aspects of working with Next Century Cities. I recently had the privilege of speaking at Digital Durham’s Digital Equity Leadership Program Town Hall at North Carolina Central University. The event, organized by Digital Durham board members Leah Kraus […]
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By Corian Zacher Community leaders nationwide rely on accurate local data about Internet access and adoption. Detailed information about where infrastructure is and which residents lack access is invaluable for improving government service delivery, applying for broadband and digital equity funding, and highlighting local needs for elected officials. Next Century Cities has long called on
By Ryan Johnston Unlicensed spectrum powers an incredible number of the devices we all use every day. For example, in 2023 it was estimated that the average U.S. household with Internet access had 17 connected devices. However, spectrum is a finite resource and finding more for unlicensed often means repurposing bands from one use to
By: Stacey Baxter Hurricane Helene hit the east coast of the United States and created devastation in its path. Latest reports indicate that death tolls have reached over 130 people, with entire towns being wiped out in its wake. For the individuals and communities who survived the storm, the aftermath of Hurricane Helene has created
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