By Corian Zacher On October 12th and 13th, researchers, policy leaders, and practitioners from across the United States convened in Dallas, Texas, at the Federal Reserve Bank for the first of its kind Digital Inclusion Research Forum. Next Century Cities presented research on broadband affordability during a Poster Session. Five key takeaways from the […]
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You can find a PDF of this press release here. For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org November 21, 2023 Washington, D.C. (November 21, 2023) – In just over two years since the Affordable Connectivity Program (“ACP”) first launched as the Emergency Broadband Benefit in 2021, more than 21 million households have enrolled, including upwards
You can find a PDF of this press release here. For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org November 17, 2023 Washington, D.C. (November 17, 2023) – Today in recognition of American Education Week, Next Century Cities released The High Cost of Connectivity Has a Disparate Impact on Public School Students. The report authored by Stacey
You can find a PDF of this press release here. For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org November 14, 2023 Washington, D.C. (November 14, 2023) – This week the White House issued two pieces of literature to address the critical role that spectrum plays in advancing our country. They are The National Spectrum Strategy and
In May 2021, Next Century Cities released Broadband Mapping Across the US: Local, State, and Federal Methods and Contradictions. At that time, many states did not have a broadband office with full-time staff. While some states provided their own funding to develop broadband maps, others relied exclusively on federal data. In the two years since,
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By Stacey Baxter Rural Americans are some of the most impacted residents in the country as it relates to the lack of broadband access and deployment. This is particularly true for the unique challenges felt by coal-impacted communities in the face of green energy initiatives. Thankfully, there is help with the Just Transition Fund. As
As the United States prepares for billions of dollars to make their way to communities for broadband deployment, state broadband offices are developing plans that will determine where funding is allocated. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) published a dashboard showing where states are in the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) planning process.
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By Ryan Johnston The National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) is not frequently associated with telecommunications policymaking. Founded in 1901, NIST promotes U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve quality of life. One aspect of their work is the creation and
State broadband offices across the country are releasing their Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Plans for public comment. Each state’s Initial Proposal includes two pieces — Volume I and Volume II. By December 27, 2023, all 50 states, the US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the District
By Ryan Johnston The Technology Learning Collaborative (“TLC”) is the preeminent non-profit organization driving digital literacy, access, and inclusion conversations in the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With over three-hundred members, TLC is dedicated to increasing digital and media literacy, and providing career and educational training and technology access wherever they can. To further the mission,
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