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"Next Century Cities" Coalition Tops 50 Members
Back in October we noted that thirty-two cities had joined forces to form the "Next Century Cities" coalition, tasked with improving local broadband services. "The leaders whose communities participate in Next Century Cities know that reliable, affordable, and fast Internet is no longer a luxury," states the organization. "Like electricity and plumbing, it is now essential infrastructure." The Washington Post notes that the coalition topped 50 members this week, and has been funded by numerous foundations -- and Google.
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xthepeoplesx
join:2013-10-21

xthepeoplesx

Member

Come on OHIO!!!

Ohio, act like you want to make a difference!

RootWyrm
join:2011-05-09

RootWyrm

Member

Re: Come on OHIO!!!

Yeah, the inclusion of Medina just proves what a completely worthless circlejerk this is.

tshirt
Premium Member
join:2004-07-11
Snohomish, WA

tshirt

Premium Member

and has been funded by numerous foundations -- and Google

It's too bad that Google requires astroturfing in return for their modest help.
If the instead released some info on the viability of the google fiber experiment(as promised), these and other cities MIGHT have better info, need less contributions, in deciding to move forward, or not.

bockbock
@207.156.4.x

bockbock

Anon

Florida

Hey Florida, step up your game! For a state with four major metro areas, you would think otherwise. I know you can do better because this is the state of higher expectations.