Jan 31, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, Federal Policy, NCC News, News
On January 21st, 2021, President Joseph Biden appointed Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel as Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission (“Commission”). One week later, Chairwoman Rosenworcel participated in a meeting with public interest groups–the...
Jan 28, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, By Ryan Johnston, Federal Policy, NCC News, News
Every four years, as a new Presidential administration begins and Congress has a new list of priorities, there are always new executive positions that must be confirmed by the Senate. This year is no exception. A significant non-cabinet level appointment includes...
Jan 25, 2021 | By Brittany-Rae Gregory, By Corian Zacher, By Ryan Johnston, COVID-19, Federal Policy, NCC News, News, Press Releases
View a pdf of this press release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org NEXT CENTURY CITIES SUBMITS COMMENTS ON THE FCC’s REQUEST FOR RESPONSE TO THE EMERGENCY BROADBAND BENEFIT PROGRAM Washington D.C....
Jan 25, 2021 | Blog Entry, By Ryan Johnston, FCC, Federal Policy, News, Resources
The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) frequently asks for public input on a wide variety of topics that shape broadband and telecommunications policy. Most commonly the agency uses a Notice of Inquiry (“NOIs”) and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking...
Jan 22, 2021 | Blog Entry, COVID-19, Getting Started, NCC News, News, Resources
On January 21, 2021, Next Century Cities’ Policy Counsel for Local & State Initiatives, Corian Zacher, and Policy Associate, Lukas Pietrzak, led members and community advocates in a discussion about the basics of launching and resourcing broadband initiatives....
Jan 19, 2021 | Blog Entry, By Corian Zacher, COVID-19, News
Cleveland, Ohio – The Seat of Cuyahoga County On January 15, 2021, Next Century Cities submitted a response to Cuyahoga County’s request for information (RFI). Since social distancing precautions related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic began, counties,...
Jan 15, 2021 | Blog Entry, By Brittany-Rae Gregory, By Corian Zacher, By Francella Ochillo, COVID-19, Federal Policy, NCC News, News, Press Releases
View a pdf of this press release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org NEXT CENTURY CITIES RESPONDS TO CUYAHOGA COUNTY’S RFI TO EXPAND AFFORDABLE, HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND SERVICES FOR OHIO RESIDENTS ...
Jan 13, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, COVID-19, Federal Policy, Lifeline, NCC News, News
What is it? How Will it Work? Why Should Your Community Weigh-In on This Proceeding? The goal of the Emergency Broadband Benefit program is to connect low-income households with affordable broadband service and a requisite device during the COVID-19 pandemic. At a...
Jan 12, 2021 | Blog Entry, By Francella Ochillo, Federal Policy, NCC News, News
In December 2020, Congress appropriated $3.2 billion for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to administer an Emergency Broadband Benefit, a broadband discount program for low-income households to obtain access to service and a device during the COVID-19...
