Law360 — FCC Told To Prioritize Small Carrier Burdens In Data Reporting
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2019
Broadband Connects America Sends Letter to Congress on Broadband Mapping
On October 8, 2019, Next Century Cities, along with other members of the Broadband Connects America coalition, signed onto a letter to the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Communications & Technology regarding efforts to improve national broadband mapping. Key points in the letter include: the importance of broadband affordability, the recognition of broadband deployment
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Next Century Cities Submits Reply Comments on Broadband Data Collection
On October 7, 2019, Next Century Cities submitted reply comments to the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) on the establishment of the Digital Opportunity Data Collection and modernization of the Form 477 data collection program. Read the reply comments here. Read Next Century Cities’ original comments here.
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Wilson: Investing in Residents for an Equitable Future
As Wilson, N.C. transitioned from “the World’s Greatest Tobacco Market” to “NC’s First Gigabit City,” local leaders worked hard to prioritize equitable access and opportunities for all residents. Greenlight, Wilson’s Fiber-to-the-Home network, now connects more than 10,000 community members and supports many digital inclusion initiatives. Thanks to a partnership between the city and the housing
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Local Governments Play a Critical Role in Ensuring Equitable 5G Network Deployment
This week, Next Century Cities’ Senior Program Manager Cat Blake participated in a 5G expert panel workshop organized by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The two day workshop, which included participation from academics, technologists, analysts, and consumer advocates, explored current issues related to the deployment of 5G networks in the United States, and will inform
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Running for Office? You Should Have a Plan for Broadband Access
Senior Program Manager Cat Blake published an op-ed in The Hill on why candidates for any level of office should be addressing broadband access. She writes: “Candidates for office at any level of government, and from any party, should consider universal broadband access a policy priority. On its surface, broadband access can seem like a
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Ex Parte Disclosure: Meeting with FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel
View this ex parte as a pdf here. August 19, 2019 Ms. Marlene H. Dortch Secretary Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street NW Washington, DC 20554 Re: Ex Parte Disclosure Pursuant to 47 C.F.R. § 1.1206(b) in WC Docket Nos. 19-195 and 11-10 Dear Ms. Dortch: Next Century Cities is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) coalition comprised of over
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The Citizens’ Voice — Report challenges internet providers’ advertised speeds
Slow internet speed in rural areas does more than stop farmers from buying Netflix subscriptions, and it could be robbing their communities of a chance at financial success.
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Applications Now Open for Next Century Cities Advisory Board
Next Century Cities is searching for candidates to fill three open seats on our Advisory Board. Applicants should be passionate about expanding digital access and have experience working in the technology or telecommunications fields. The Advisory Board provides input on Next Century Cities’ efforts to advocate and create resources for mayors and community leaders who
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Fast-Tracking the T-Mobile and Sprint Merger Undermines Public Interest
Find a PDF of this release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Del Fiacco jessica@nextcenturycities.org Fast-Tracking the T-Mobile and Sprint Merger Undermines Public Interest Washington DC (August 14, 2019) — Today, Federal Communications Commission leadership recommended the approval of the proposed merger between T-Mobile and Sprint, a move that would further consolidate the wireless
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