2020

Form 477 Data Undermines Conclusions in the 2020 Broadband Deployment Report

Blog Entry, By Ryan Johnston /

  By Ryan Johnston On April 24, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released their biannual Broadband Deployment Report. Under Section 706 of the 1996 Telecommunications Act, the FCC is required to “determine whether advanced telecommunications capability is being deployed to all Americans in a reasonable and timely fashion.”  This year’s report highlights the FCC’s […]

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Next Century Cities Joined Public Interest Spectrum Coalition Allies in Support for Proposals to Expand Unlicensed WiFi for Public Use

By NCC Staff, NCC News /

  TV White Space (TVWS) technology helps expand broadband access to hard-to-serve areas. Particularly in rural and Tribal areas, scarce broadband deployment and the high cost of internet access underscore the need for using TVWS to reach unserved and underserved residents. The Federal Communications Commission’s rule changes will also help support the next generation of

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Local Officials Are Tackling Connectivity Solutions But Recognize the Need to Do More

Blog Entry, By Lukas Pietrzak /

On April 30, 2020, Next Century Cities members from across the country came together for a video conference call with two advisors for Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) Chairman Ajit Pai.  Next Century Cities provided a platform for sharing local stories with Commission staff. Eight representatives from local and state governments shared their stories,

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Help Unserved and Underserved Communities By Teaching Them to Build Their Own WiFi Networks

Blog Entry, By Francella Ochillo /

  What’s the problem? It is well-documented that millions of Americans still do not have access to broadband. While the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) estimates that 18 million people do not have access to 25/3 Mbps minimum speeds, the underlying data is notoriously flawed. Independent research indicates that the number of Americans who lack reliable access

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Using Local and State Broadband Programs to Inform Federal Initiatives to Address the Digital Divide

By Brittany-Rae Gregory, NCC News /

    The Congressional Research Service recently released a report titled “State Broadband Initiatives: Selected State and Local Approaches as Potential Models for Federal Initiatives to Address the Digital Divide.” The study highlights state and local examples of broadband access and deployment programs developed to narrow the digital divide.  The Congressional report warns against employing

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Next Century Cities and Allies Submit Reply Comments Supporting the Federal Communications Commission Proposal to Reallocate Spectrum for Unlicensed Use

Blog Entry, By NCC Staff /

On April 27, 2020, Next Century Cities, New America’s Open Technology Institute, Public Knowledge, the American Library Association, and the Benton Foundation submitted reply comments supporting the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) proposal to reallocate 45Mhz of spectrum in the 5.9GHz band for unlicensed use. The filing highlighted the following points.  Allocating additional unlicensed spectrum for

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Next Century Cities Files Comments Explaining Why the Lifeline Program Supports Local Connectivity Goals

Blog Entry, COVID-19 /

On April 20, 2020, Next Century Cities (NCC) filed comments on behalf of our members and the American Library Association (ALA) explaining why the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) reclassification of broadband services under Title I could impact the stability of Lifeline. The filing also describes why Lifeline, a program designed to be an aid in

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Next Century Cities Welcomes New Team Members and Announces New Staff Roles

By Brittany-Rae Gregory, Press Releases /

View a pdf of this press release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org Next Century Cities Welcomes New Team Members and Announces New Staff Roles   Washington D.C. (April 20, 2020) – Next Century Cities (NCC) announced today the addition of two new staff members as well as an internal staff role transition.

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