The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) received funding from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 for broadband deployment grant programs. The statute tasks NTIA with managing three funding initiatives: […]
On March 18th, 2021, the Federal Communications Bar Association sponsored a continuing legal education course entitled, “Net Neutrality 101: A Technical and Policy Overview.” Francella Ochillo, Next Century Cities Executive
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that broadband access is essential for distance learning, telework, and telehealth applications. To that end, on February 16, 2021, House Republicans announced a series of
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Providers should visit the FCC’s website for the most updated information. Emergency Broadband Benefit Resources FCC information and eligibility guidelines for providers FCC outreach partner information and eligibility
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Silicon Flatirons is known for its thought leadership on technology and telecommunications policy issues. Its conferences are a meeting point for policymakers, legal and business professionals, academics, students, and entrepreneurs
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Last Fall, Verizon announced plans to buy TracFone, the largest prepaid, no-contract wireless provider in the U.S. TracFone has around 21 million customers and is one of the largest providers
In February 2021, Next Century Cities (NCC) solicited feedback from local officials and community leaders on what local leaders need from the Biden-Harris Administration, Federal Communications Commission, National Telecommunications and
The National League of Cities’ Congressional City Conference would ordinarily draw thousands and city officials and staffers to Washington, DC, for keynote addresses, workshops, and networking events followed by a
Over the past year, Next Century Cities (NCC) has increased its outreach to state leaders and doubled down on participation in state level regulatory proceedings. In each of these projects,
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