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In Waltham, Massachusetts, the Struggle For High-Speed, Affordable, and Reliable Broadband Must Be One That Promotes Digital Equity, Social Justice, and Democracy

Jonathan Paz is a Ward 9 City Councilor in Waltham, Massachusetts. Boston born and Waltham raised, his engagement with and deep focus on Waltham’s working classes provides him with a

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August 2, 2021

Advocates, Community Leaders, and Philanthropic Partners Are Working to Change Connectivity Outcomes in Texas

States have played a significant role in supporting communities as they work to build out new networks and upgrade existing broadband infrastructure. Many states use a state broadband offices to

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July 30, 2021

NTIA Is Promoting Funding Opportunities for Communities on the Wrong Side of the Digital Divide

One of the largest barriers that communities face in accelerating broadband deployment or launching adoption programs is the lack of funding. Local officials are oftentimes unaware of all of the

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July 30, 2021

Building Sustainable Solutions for Digital Inclusion with Local Leadership in Austin, Texas

In Austin, Texas, local leaders tap into community knowledge and expertise through their groundbreaking Leadership Austin fellowship program.  On July 21st, 2021, Next Century Cities hosted a virtual conference featuring

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July 28, 2021

Learning About Broadband Challenges and Opportunities from Chula Vista, California, and Botetourt County, Virginia

In March of 2020, local officials from California to Virginia led an unexpected and unprecedented switch to life-from-home as the COVID-19 pandemic raged across the United States. Overnight, schools, public

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July 28, 2021

Relationships are Central to Bridging the Digital Divide: A Candid Conversation with City of Detroit’s Digital Inclusion Director

Detroit, Michigan, the largest city in the state of Michigan, is well-known for being home to Motown Music as well as the hub for American automobile production. However, as the

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July 28, 2021

What Broadband Advocacy in Ohio Means for Communities Nationwide

  Ohio communities face numerous connectivity challenges related to both broadband access and adoption. The problems are not unique to rural or urban areas. Local governments across the state are

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July 28, 2021

Broadband Scholars Gather for Next Century Cities’ First Academic Convening

Academic Pre-Conference Presenters and Moderator On July 20th and 21st, 2021, Next Century Cities held its first-ever virtual conference. The two-day event kicked off with an academic pre-conference in which

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July 28, 2021

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In Waltham, Massachusetts, the Struggle For High-Speed, Affordable, and Reliable Broadband Must Be One That Promotes Digital Equity, Social Justice, and Democracy

Jonathan Paz is a Ward 9 City Councilor in Waltham, Massachusetts. Boston born and Waltham raised, his engagement with and deep focus on Waltham’s working classes provides him with a

Read More »
August 2, 2021 9:03 am No Comments

Advocates, Community Leaders, and Philanthropic Partners Are Working to Change Connectivity Outcomes in Texas

States have played a significant role in supporting communities as they work to build out new networks and upgrade existing broadband infrastructure. Many states use a state broadband offices to

Read More »
July 30, 2021 11:21 am No Comments

NTIA Is Promoting Funding Opportunities for Communities on the Wrong Side of the Digital Divide

One of the largest barriers that communities face in accelerating broadband deployment or launching adoption programs is the lack of funding. Local officials are oftentimes unaware of all of the

Read More »
July 30, 2021 11:15 am No Comments

Building Sustainable Solutions for Digital Inclusion with Local Leadership in Austin, Texas

In Austin, Texas, local leaders tap into community knowledge and expertise through their groundbreaking Leadership Austin fellowship program.  On July 21st, 2021, Next Century Cities hosted a virtual conference featuring

Read More »
July 28, 2021 11:06 am No Comments

Learning About Broadband Challenges and Opportunities from Chula Vista, California, and Botetourt County, Virginia

In March of 2020, local officials from California to Virginia led an unexpected and unprecedented switch to life-from-home as the COVID-19 pandemic raged across the United States. Overnight, schools, public

Read More »
July 28, 2021 10:31 am No Comments

Relationships are Central to Bridging the Digital Divide: A Candid Conversation with City of Detroit’s Digital Inclusion Director

Detroit, Michigan, the largest city in the state of Michigan, is well-known for being home to Motown Music as well as the hub for American automobile production. However, as the

Read More »
July 28, 2021 10:16 am No Comments

What Broadband Advocacy in Ohio Means for Communities Nationwide

  Ohio communities face numerous connectivity challenges related to both broadband access and adoption. The problems are not unique to rural or urban areas. Local governments across the state are

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July 28, 2021 9:11 am No Comments

Broadband Scholars Gather for Next Century Cities’ First Academic Convening

Academic Pre-Conference Presenters and Moderator On July 20th and 21st, 2021, Next Century Cities held its first-ever virtual conference. The two-day event kicked off with an academic pre-conference in which

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