Becoming Broadband Ready Means Community Innovation and Collaboration

There are countless communities across North America that are hungry to see better broadband access for their residents. It’s clear to local leaders that high-quality Internet access is the bedrock of a healthy and successful community – providing job opportunities, bolstering education, transforming health care, and democratizing access to information. What isn’t always so clear is how to make it happen.

That’s why Next Century Cities teamed up with the Internet Society and Neighborly to create the Becoming Broadband Ready toolkit. This comprehensive toolkit provides local leaders with a roadmap to encourage broadband investment in their community.

While every community will choose to tackle connectivity a little differently – a small island community and a large urban center will likely have unique considerations and approaches – there are many common threads that run through successful broadband projects. Becoming Broadband Ready compiles these threads into an easy-to-use and impactful resource for any community, providing resources specific to:

• Establish Leadership
• Build a Community Movement
• Identify Goals
• Evaluate the Current Circumstance
• Establish Policies and Procedures to Support Investment
• Prioritize Digital Inclusion
• Identify Legislative and Regulatory Barriers
• Explore Connectivity Options
• Explore Financing Options
• Be a Clear Collaborator
• Measure Success

Next Century Cities identified the Continue reading