Apr 30, 2021 | Blog Entry, By Ryan Johnston, Local Policy, News, Pole Attachments, Spotlight City, State Policy
When people think of New Hampshire, they often think of the first state in the presidential primary cycle. What they don’t think about is how the state is the 23rd most connected state in the country. For some communities, this means that access to a robust broadband...
Apr 30, 2021 | Blog Entry, By Corian Zacher, Federal Policy, News, Spotlight City, State Policy
In March 2021, an anonymous Newport resident with a stable internet connection described Rhode Island’s digital divide as a major issue. In the author’s words, I see the effects of Newport’s digital divide every day in my work since the inequity especially affects...
Apr 30, 2021 | Blog Entry, By Lukas Pietrzak, Local Policy, News, Spotlight City, State Policy
Taking its place as the southern boundary of New England, Connecticut is home to Yale University, beautiful towns, and the Connecticut River, the state’s namesake. Originally from the Mohegan-Pequot word “Quononoquett” meaning “long tidal river,” the Algonquian people...
Apr 30, 2021 | Blog Entry, By Ryan Johnston, Federal Policy, Local Policy, News, Spotlight City, State Policy
The lack of broadband Internet access caused residents across the nation to struggle with telework, distance learning, and community development long before the COVID-19 pandemic forced our lives online. The residents in Leverett, Massachusetts, are all too familiar...
Apr 30, 2021 | Blog Entry, By Corian Zacher, News, Spotlight City, State Policy
Vermont is well known for its rich mountains and lush forests, but its landscape and century-old bridges might not suggest an innovative and unique approach to expanding broadband access. Unlike many municipal broadband models displayed across the country, which often...
Apr 30, 2021 | Blog Entry, By Lukas Pietrzak, News, Spotlight City
Nestled in the northeastern corner of the country, Maine is home to picturesque lighthouses and vibrant communities. Maine also faces a unique challenge to closing the digital divide and battling the COVID-19 pandemic: it is the least densely populated state in New...
Feb 24, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, News, Spotlight City
With Professor Randy Villegas, College of the Sequoias Can you tell us a little about yourself and your community? I’m currently a professor at the College of the Sequoias Community College here in the South Valley. I’ve also been previously...
Feb 24, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, Spotlight City
With Candelaria Mendoza, Brian Dillard, and John Rodriguez of the City of San Antonio NCC: Could you start by telling us a bit about the broadband landscape in San Antonio? City of San Antonio: We are not unique in San Antonio. We are really similar to...
Feb 24, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, News, Spotlight City
With Mayor Bryan Osorio NCC: Could you start out by telling us a little bit about Delano, California? City of Delano: Delano is located in Kern County, which is within the South San Joaquin Valley. For those who have never heard of it, I won’t blame you because...
Feb 24, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, News, Spotlight City
With Clay Holk, Coronavirus Relief Funds Program Manager, the City of Tulsa NCC: Tell us about connectivity initiatives in Tulsa. City of Tulsa: Our first big project is called Connect Tulsa, which recognized the importance of having broadband internet,...
Feb 24, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, News, Spotlight City
With Jennifer Griggs, Grants Manager, Randolph County Housing Authority NCC: Can you give us an overview of Randolph County and the work you all are doing. RCHA: We have about six different counties that we serve in West Virginia. Randolph County is the primary...
Feb 24, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, News, Spotlight City
With Ramiro Gonzalez and Felipe Romero, City of Brownsville NCC: Could you start by telling us a little about Brownsville, Texas? City of Brownsville: Brownsville is the 16th largest city in Texas. Our population is about 185,000 give or take. For our broadband...
