2022

Next Century Cities Writes Letters to United States Governors Nationwide Urging Collaboration with Local Officials on Funding Priorities for Broadband Access and Adoption Programs

Leave a Comment / By Brian Donoghue, By Brittany-Rae Gregory, By Corian Zacher, News, Press Releases /

You can find a PDF of this press release here. For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org February 28, 2022 Washington, D.C. (February 28, 2022) – Today, Next Century Cities sent letters to governors in each state in support of a renewed commitment to bringing broadband within reach for every resident enabled by the Infrastructure […]

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Next Century Cities Hosts a Listening Session with Digital Literacy Advocates in Pennsylvania

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On Tuesday, February 8, 2022, the Next Century Cities team met with members of the Philadelphia Digital Literacy Alliance to identify digital literacy success stories and challenges faced by residents across the city. The Alliance is a coalition of institutional stakeholders working to alleviate Philadelphia’s digital divide.  Juliet Fink-Yates of the City of Philadelphia’s Office

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Next Century Cities Connects Local Officials with the NTIA

Leave a Comment / Blog Entry, By Ryan Johnston, IIJA, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, News, NTIA /

When the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”) was signed into law, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (“NTIA”) was tasked with distributing 48 billion dollars to expand broadband availability nationwide. Since then, the NTIA has hosted webinars and listening sessions to help state and local officials understand how these new programs can support local

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Welcoming Deputy Director Brian Donoghue

Leave a Comment / Blog Entry, By Brian Donoghue, News /

First, thanks to the Next Century Cities’ network for the warm welcome. Before joining NCC, I served as Director of Civic Innovation for the City of South Bend,Indiana where I worked across two Mayoral administrations. Alongside a group of dedicated public servants and nonprofit practitioners, we built strong, sustainable partnerships to drive direct outcomes for

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NCC Hosts Panel Discussion with Local Government Officials at the 2022 Net Inclusion Conference

Leave a Comment / Blog Entry, By Francella Ochillo, Digital Equity, Digital Inclusion, Grant Funding, News /

The Net Inclusion Conference is a marquee event from the National Digital Inclusion Alliance. Every year, the organization works with a volunteer committee of local digital inclusion advocates to host a three-day conference for digital inclusion practitioners nationwide. This year, program managers, community leaders, broadband advocates, and others descended into Portland, Oregon, to celebrate monumental

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Connecting with America’s Governors on Broadband Programs That Could Transform Local Communities

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On February 28, 2022, Next Century Cities shared letters with governors across all 50 states supporting a renewed commitment to digital inclusion and broadband investments enabled by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”).  The IIJA, passed by Congress and signed by President Biden in November 2021, allocated $1.2 trillion for federal, state, local, and

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Get to Know Us Through Our Favorite Cities: Brian Donoghue

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Next Century Cities staff answered questions about some of their favorite things and the cities associated with them. Read Brian’s responses below. In what city did your favorite food dish originate or in what city have you had your most memorable meal? My most memorable meal would have to be brunch, including the best bialy

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Next Century Cities and Allies Urge the FCC to Bolster the Universal Service Fund

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By Ryan Johnston Created in 1997, the Universal Service Fund (“USF”) established four programs to expand telecommunications and advanced services such as high-speed Internet access. These programs were established as permanent support mechanisms to help connect the nation’s hardest to reach places and low-income populations.  As part of the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”),

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Next Century Cities Launches Thought Leadership Series With “What Comes Next? A Community-Centered Approach to Legacy Network Retirement,” A Report on Legacy Network Retirement

Leave a Comment / By Francella Ochillo, By Lukas Pietrzak, Digital Equity, Infrastructure, News, Press Releases /

You can find a PDF of this press release here. For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org February 10, 2022 Washington, D.C. (February 10, 2022) – Today, Next Century Cities (“NCC”) released a report, What Comes Next? A Community-Centered Approach to Legacy Network Retirement. NCC is committed to centering the lived experiences of local residents

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A Community-Centered Approach to Legacy Network Retirement

Leave a Comment / Blog Entry, By Lukas Pietrzak, News /

By Lukas Pietrzak Hundreds of millions of people log on to the Internet to access their classes, attend medical appointments, bank, connect with family, and more every day. Each of these users gets online, believing it will be there whenever needed. However, as Internet Service Providers (“ISPs”) increasingly implement plans to discontinue upgrades or fully

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