2023 – Page 5 – Next Century Cities

What will it take to build an effective BEAD program? Community collaboration is the first step.

Blog Entry, By Corian Zacher, News / Brittany-Rae Gregory

On May 8, 2023, Next Century Cities filed reply comments with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) highlighting community-based policy goals for the state’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. Importantly, California is considering how to structure its challenge process and prioritize which projects most need funding. While the National Telecommunications and Information Administration […]

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Next Century Cities Launches Nationwide Leadership Search; Executive Director Francella Ochillo to Depart This Summer

Leave a Comment / By Brittany-Rae Gregory, News, Press Releases / Brittany-Rae Gregory

You can find a PDF of this press release here. For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org May 3, 2023 Washington, D.C. (May 3, 2023) – Today, after four years at the helm, Francella Ochillo announced that she will move on from her role as Executive Director of Next Century Cities, an organization committed to

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Closing the Digital Divide is Essential to Achieving Environmental Justice

Blog Entry, By Brian Donoghue, News / Brittany-Rae Gregory

By Brian Donoghue In recent years, municipalities across the country have faced growing challenges related to climate change and the need for improved digital connectivity. Perhaps now more than ever, policymakers recognize that the intersection of broadband and climate policy is critical for addressing these challenges. In this reflection, I explore three key intersections of

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The Internet Impacts the Environment More than You Realize

Blog Entry, By Ryan Johnston, News / Brittany-Rae Gregory

By Ryan Johnston Connecting every household to high-speed, reliable, broadband has been the goal of federal agencies, funding programs, and a myriad of others for years. Universal connectivity allows seniors to age in place, children to learn from home, and parents to work remotely, among countless other important uses. One thing about the Internet that

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Addressing Cybersecurity Risks is Necessary to Mitigate Climate Change

Blog Entry, By Corian Zacher, News / Brittany-Rae Gregory

By Corian Zacher Image credit: Portland General Electric When the FCC released the National Broadband Plan in 2010, it included recommendations related to broadband’s impact on energy and the environment. One suggestion centers around incorporating broadband into the electric grid. Since the Plan was released, many electric grids have yet to be updated and

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Next Century Cities and Municipalities File Comments on Developing a National Spectrum Strategy

Blog Entry, By Brian Donoghue, By Ryan Johnston, News / Brittany-Rae Gregory

By Brian Donoghue and Ryan Johnston In coalition with the City of South Bend, Indiana; City of Boston, Massachusetts; City of Syracuse, New York; and Access Humboldt, Next Century Cities, submitted comments in response to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) Request for Comment on the Development of a National Spectrum Strategy. The

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California Needs Local Input to Develop a Robust Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program

Blog Entry, By Corian Zacher, News / Brittany-Rae Gregory

The California State Capitol in Sacramento, CA As states work toward developing their 5-year action plans for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (BEAD), they are required to seek feedback from local and Tribal governments, community organizations, and Internet Service Providers. Regional workshops, public comment periods, and listening tours are a few ways

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NCC Joins Local Leaders in Tennessee for Rural Development Conference in Murfreesboro

Blog Entry, News / Brittany-Rae Gregory

From left to right: Deb Socia, Shannon Millsaps, Kristi Zappie-Ferradino, Corian Zacher, Taylre Beaty On March 22 and 23rd, 2023, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, Tennessee Valley Authority, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture partnered on a rural development conference hosted in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The conference included workshops on a range of

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Next Century Cities Partners with Consumer Reports to File Comments and Replies on the FCC’s Consumer Broadband Nutrition Label Requirements

Blog Entry, By Ryan Johnston, News / Brittany-Rae Gregory

By Ryan Johnston Credit: TechCrunch The Consumer Broadband Nutrition Label (“CBNL”) was designed by the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) to help consumers understand the true cost of their broadband plans. The labels are intended to detail the charges, fees, and other components of the final cost a consumer sees on their monthly bill. They

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Next Century Cities Reiterates the Importance of Accurate, Transparent Data About Middle-Mile Networks

Blog Entry, By Corian Zacher, News / Brittany-Rae Gregory

By Corian Zacher Image Credit: Finley USA On March 13, 2023, Next Century Cities filed comments in response to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) public notice about reporting requirements for Middle Mile Grant Program recipients. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed in November 2021 made $1 billion available for middle-mile infrastructure funding.

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