The calls to improve broadband mapping have echoed at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for many years and, by 2020, garnered bipartisan support from members of Congress. Perhaps that is because the consequences of inaccurate data has had a measurable impact on unserved and underserved communities that, when faced with having to adapt to the […]
High-speed connectivity ensures that every American has an opportunity to participate in a digital society. Especially in the age of the coronavirus pandemic, when residents must work, learn, and obtain information online, broadband is a necessity. Libraries serve as the primary access point for millions of residents who struggle with reliable and affordable broadband. On
Next Century Cities (NCC) works to show the many ways in which reliable, affordable, and high-speed broadband has become a cornerstone of the economy, education, healthcare, and public safety. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to increase reliance on broadband while regulated legacy telephone networks are being phased out. As more communities are forced to grapple with
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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
Recently, AT&T announced that it would begin to phase out its Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) internet service across the nation. The decision will leave an unknown number of current DSL subscribers without a fixed or terrestrial broadband alternative. The Federal Communications Commission has reasserted in a draft order that the repeal of the 2015 Open
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By Ryan Johnston, Policy Counsel Ensuring that every resident and municipal government is able to benefit from digital access also means that new stockpiles of data are being collected on each user. Too often, it is the decades-old server at city hall that collects and records much of the personal information the city is required
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By John Breyault Vice President of Public Policy, Telecommunications and Fraud at the National Consumers League in Washington, D.C. In Flint, Michigan, the failures of the municipal government to safeguard the safety of the water network did not only put tens of thousands of residents’ health at risk, it poisoned citizens’ faith in their local
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