Next Century Cities Releases Fifty-Six State and Territory Resource One Pagers

The Federal Communications Commission paused enrollment for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which has reached over 20 million households across the US, who represent only a fraction of residents eligible for the program. Absent additional funding, the program is set to expire in April 2024. Despite ACP’s potential loss, community advocates and local leaders persistently cite affordability as the number one reason that residents do not have home broadband subscriptions and adequate devices. In a series of 56 resource one pagers, Next Century Cities explores the relationship between poverty and computer and Internet access across the state as well as spotlight a diverse range of local communities. The one pagers also highlight state and local initiatives, news articles, and reports that showcase the breadth of strategies targeted at bringing residents online.