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Rapidly connecting response teams with vital information allows a more coordinated, timely reaction to accidents and disasters while citizens gain access to the information and tools they need to make decisions and seek support.

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Success Story: Alberta, Canada

August 17, 2009

By engaging community stakeholders and developing a public-private partnership, Alberta has established a model 21st century municipal broadband network that other municipalities can emulate. Full Story

Success Story: Gangam District, Seoul, South Korea

August 17, 2009

Gangnam District will no doubt continue to blaze the international trail into the 21st century. Focusing on its Ubiquitous (U-City) concept, the district is building a new roadmap for technology in administrative services that will touch every aspect of residents’ lives to “increase their well being and happiness.” Full Story

Attention communities: Akron rolls out first phase of wireless network

June 23, 2009

"Nationwide model" network rolls out initial corridor in Akron, providing free wireless Internet access to citizens and to hospitals, museums and the library. Full Story

USDA releases broadband funding guidelines

June 17, 2009

Document released by the Rural Utilities Service and the U.S. Department of Agriculture outlines grantmaking process for federal broadband stimulus funding. Full Story

Community coordination efforts can’t be cookie-cut

June 04, 2009

For broadband success, communities must tailor their efforts to capitalize on specific strengths and meet demonstrated needs. Full Story

Fiber to nourish communities

June 04, 2009

Blog explains why big bandwidth is needed to access all the services that the Internet can offer. Full Story

Smart Infrastructure starts with smart stimulus planning

June 03, 2009

To get the most bang for the buck, communities need to carefully plan sustainable, cost-effective broadband projects that leverage resources. Full Story