Texas Listening Session in Houston

On May 2nd, Next Century Cities will host a listening session in Houston discussing the digital divide in Texas. Participants are encouraged to bring ideas, insights, and suggestions for improving broadband access and adoption in Texas. The information shared in the listening session will remain anonymous, but will be used to inform a case study focusing on connectivity needs and community-centered solutions from across the state.

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Broadband Funding Explainers

Home Broadband funding explainers U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”): Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”): Rural eConnectivity Program (“ReConnect”) National Telecommunications and Information Administration:

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Affordable Connectivity Program

Home The Affordable Connectivity Program Resources for Next Century Cities Members Anticipated ACP Wind-Down Timeline Date  Activity  January 25, 2024  Deadline for first of three required provider notices to ACP

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Broadband Access

Home Broadband Access Expanding Broadband Access. COVID-19 unceremoniously revealed that municipalities of all sizes continue to struggle with bringing broadband within their reach for each of their residents. Network access

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