Next Century Cities: 32 Cities Form Broadband Collective

Digital Communities: On Oct. 20, mayors and executives from 32 cities – including Boston; Chattanooga, Tenn.; Raleigh, N.C.; Lafayette, La.; and San Antonio – gathered in Santa Monica, Calif., to discuss the importance of high-speed Internet and what worked in building networks in their cities. The event signaled the launch of a new cross-city partnership called Next Century Cities, a support structure for city leaders who are focused on providing their citizens with fast and affordable Internet access.

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