May 26, 2020 – Next Century Cities

NCC Files Reply Comments Reiterating the Importance of the Lifeline Program and Pole Attachment Policies that Accelerate Broadband Deployment

In Mozilla v. FCC, the Court largely upheld the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Restoring Internet Freedom Order, but remanded several issues for the agency to reconsider. On April 20, 2020, Next Century Cities (NCC) filed comments explaining why the FCC’s reclassification of broadband services under Title I could impact the stability of Lifeline. The Lifeline […]

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Local Officials Meet with FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel

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On May 14, 2020, local officials in Next Century Cities’ network had a unique opportunity to meet with Federal Communications Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel. Representatives from Fort Collins, CO; Holland, MI; Keene, NH; Los Angeles, CA; Louisville, KY; and Seattle, WA, came together in a video conference to share connectivity needs and network performance updates

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Next Century Cities Explains Why Closing the Digital Divide Should Be a National Priority

COVID-19, NCC News / nextcentury

The Hill invited lawmakers, policy practitioners, and tech stakeholders to participate in a discussion on closing the digital divide. Moderated by Steve Clemons, The Hill’s Editor-At-Large, the panel included: US Rep. Suzan DelBene, Co-Chair, Women’s High Tech Caucus Michael Hinojosa, Superintendent, Dallas Independent School District Francella Ochillo, Executive Director, Next Century Cities Commissioner Michael O’Rielly,

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