June 2021

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Next Century Cities

Date 
Mon, 06/21/2021 - 12:00 to 13:00

A Twitter Chat, to kick off a week of events highlighting the significant role that accurate mapping data plays in ensuring that every resident can access and adopt broadband technology.

Join the conversation by using the designated hashtag, #ShowMeYourMaps



Make Broadband More Affordable and Accessible for All Americans

The pandemic made it clearer than ever how much we depend on a fast, reliable broadband. But getting online for millions of Americans is too costly and in many cases the service is inadequate. Robust competition creates scrutiny and accountability that can prevent big telecommunications companies from expanding data cap limits when people are more dependent than ever on an internet connection. Even during the pandemic, Comcast and other internet service providers still enforce these data caps in markets where they face little or no competition.

Sponsor 

Next Century Cities

Date 
Wed, 06/23/2021 - 14:00

Before you can solve a problem, you must understand it. One of the most pressing issues facing efforts to bring millions of unconnected Americans online is the lack of reliable data on the scope of the divide and where the connectivity gaps actually exist. Inaccurate broadband maps at the federal level have not only provided an incomplete picture of the problem, but have impeded the work of those dedicated to bringing everyone online.