May 2021 – Page 2 – Next Century Cities

Next Century Cities Discusses State Strategies for Promoting the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program With the California Public Utilities Commission

Blog Entry, By Corian Zacher, Emergency Broadband Benefit, State Policy / nextcentury

On May 10, 2021, Next Century Cities’ Francella Ochillo, Ryan Johnston, and Corian Zacher met with California Public Utilities Commissioner Martha Guzman Aceves and members of her staff to discuss state promotion strategies for the Emergency Broadband Benefit (“EBB”) program. The program offers a monthly discount to offset the cost of broadband Internet subscriptions […]

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NEXT CENTURY CITIES LAUNCHES #ShowMeYourMaps CAMPAIGN WITH NEW REPORT, BROADBAND MAPPING ACROSS THE U.S.: LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL METHODS AND CONTRADICTIONS

By Brittany-Rae Gregory, NCC News, News, Press Releases / nextcentury

You can find a pdf of the press release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org Washington, D.C. (May 18, 2021) – Today Next Century Cities released Broadband Mapping Across the U.S.: Local, State, and Federal Methods & Contradictions, a report that reflects the ongoing need to improve broadband data collections with community-level

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Next Century Cities Releases Broadband Mapping Report That Highlights State and Local Data Collection Efforts

Blog Entry, By Corian Zacher, Federal Policy, State Policy / nextcentury

Disparities between those who have reliable broadband access and those who do not have never been more apparent. The transition of countless services online has united people living in all corners of the country toward a common goal — ensuring ubiquitous broadband for people living nationwide. National and state broadband mapping directly impacts not only

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Next Centuries Emphasizes the Importance of Accurate Broadband Data on “The Divide”

Blog Entry, Digital Divide / nextcentury

On the May 6th, 2021, episode of The Divide, Nicole Ferraro interviewed Next Century Cities Executive Director, Francella Ochillo. Acknowledging that the digital divide poses unique challenges in each community, Francella highlighted that there is a general consensus about why communities need ubiquitous broadband to improve economic outcomes, education, health, and civic engagement. They discussed

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Are Pole Attachment Rules Getting in the Way of Broadband Deployment?

Blog Entry, By Corian Zacher, Local Policy, Pole Attachments, State Policy / nextcentury

On April 28, 2021, the Schools, Health, and Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition hosted a webinar to discuss the ways that state and federal oversight of pole attachments impact broadband deployment. NCC’s Corian Zacher, Policy Counsel for State & Local Initiatives, highlighted sentiments from local officials on a panel moderated by John Windhausen, SHLB Coalition’s Executive

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Disconnected Students Cannot Wait For Emergencies to Give Teachers the Support They Need

Blog Entry, By Corian Zacher, Federal Policy, Low-income / nextcentury

Teachers fill a variety of critical roles outside of traditional classroom education. Promoting wellness and child nutrition, ensuring that students are safe and cared for at home, and preparing children for emergencies and natural disasters are only a few examples of the many hats teachers wear on a daily basis. COVID-19 added one more charge

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JOIN NEXT CENTURY CITIES AND BROADBAND ADVOCATES FOR THE EMERGENCY BROADBAND BENEFIT DAY OF ACTION ON MAY 14, 2021

By Brittany-Rae Gregory, NCC News, News, Press Releases / nextcentury

You can find a pdf of the press release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org Washington, D.C. (May 12, 2021) – Today marks the first day of enrollment in the Federal Communications Commission’s Emergency Broadband Benefit (“EBB”) program. In collaboration with providers nationwide, the EBB will make broadband service and devices more

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Next Century Cities Provides Congressional Testimony on Broadband Equity in Access and Affordability Solutions

Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, Federal Policy / nextcentury

On May 6, 2021, the Communications and Technology Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee held a virtual hearing to discuss “Broadband Equity: Addressing Disparities in Access and Affordability.” The hearing was called to examine persistent barriers to broadband access and affordability, recognizing the disparate impact in minority and low-income communities. Next Century

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NEXT CENTURY CITIES TO TESTIFY ON BROADBAND EQUITY BEFORE THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE

By Brittany-Rae Gregory, NCC News, News, Press Releases / nextcentury

You can find a pdf of the press release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org Washington, D.C. (May 5, 2021) – On Thursday, May 6, 2021, Next Century Cities’ Executive Director, Francella Ochillo, will testify before the United States House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Science and Technology in

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