Program to accelerate community connectivity

Secure, stable access to information via the internet is the fresh water equivalent of our time: broadband networks are the 21st century bridges between our communities and economic opportunity. A reliable, affordable Internet connection has become an essential public good for communities fighting to keep pace with the ever-changing economic, social and environmental landscape; community owned broadband networks spur economic development, increase digital equity and income equality, advance research, encourage innovation and create new growth opportunities — all alongside generating local tax revenue and lowering the price of Internet access.

We believe communities across the country can and should build their own networks to secure universal access to information, build resilience and boost self reliance. That’s why we’re launching the Neighborly Networks Accelerator designed to supercharge community broadband ambitions. As part of the program, communities will have access to industry experts, service providers, Neighborly financing at a competitive, below industry rate cost and the Neighborly Capital Network.