On October 27th, three local officials from NCC member municipalities across the country shared their insights on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected connectivity in their communities. The Mountain Connect Conference panel discussion featured Candelaria Mendoza, Smart City Coordinator for the City of San Antonio, Texas; Ricky Santiago, Digital Inclusion Manager for the City […]
Oregon’s physical landscape is diverse. Well known for its rugged coastline and lush valleys, it comes as no surprise that Oregon often ranks in the top ten most beautiful states in the country. The Beaver State’s topography, while gorgeous, presents challenges for building broadband infrastructure. It is well documented that rural areas and those with
View a pdf of this press release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org THE FCC’S RESPONSE TO THE NARROW REMAND OF RESTORING INTERNET FREEDOM ORDER UNDERMINES UNIVERSAL CONNECTIVITY GOALS Washington D.C. (October 30, 2020) – On October 29, 2020, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai issued a response to the Narrow Remand
Across the country, Montana is known for its sprawling wilderness and rich mineral deposits, capturing the nickname of the “Treasure State.” While Montana is rich in beauty, it lacks connectivity for its residents, where only 78% Montanans have a home broadband subscription. Over one million people live across the state, and the Federal Communications Commission
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