Neighborly Networks Accelerator for Community Broadband

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](https://web.archive.org/web/20181220192631mp_/https://medium.com/@jase/principles-for-open-access-community-broadband-networks-fa4f4dfe893e). 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](https://web.archive.org/web/20181220192631mp_/http://www.neighborly.com/broadband-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.