2023

Granular Data Would Make the ACP and Its Outreach Grant Program More Effective

Blog Entry, By Ryan Johnston, News /

By Ryan Johnston Credit: City of Seattle The Affordable Connectivity Program (“ACP”) continues to be one of only two federal programs designed to address broadband affordability. On March 10, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) announced its awardees for the ACP Outreach Grant Program (“ACP OGP”). This program allotted $60 million dollars among […]

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Next Century Cities Joins Allies Requesting an Extension for Reply Comments on Digital Discrimination

Blog Entry, By Ryan Johnston, News /

By Ryan Johnston On March 13, 2023, Next Century Cities joined Public Knowledge, Benton Institute for Broadband & Society, Center for Accessible Technology, Common Cause, Common Sense Media, Communications Workers of America, Electronic Frontier Foundation, Free Press, The Greenlining Institute, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, MediaJustice, National Urban League, National Digital Inclusion Alliance,

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Next Century Cities Partners with National Digital Inclusion Alliance for Workshop on Influencing Public Policy at Net Inclusion Conference in San Antonio

Blog Entry, By Brian Donoghue, News /

By: Brian Donoghue  One through-line of the programming presented by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) and their community of digital equity advocates at Net Inclusion was a concerted effort to empower local leaders.Ideas and collaborations launched at the conference in San Antonio will shape broadband strategies throughout communities over the next year.  Next Century

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Local Digital Equity Champions Share Their Expertise at Net Inclusion 2023 in San Antonio

Blog Entry, By Corian Zacher, News /

By Corian Zacher Pictured (left to right): Laura B. Fogle, Digital Durham; Autumn Evans, City of Detroit; John Speirs, Harris County Office of Broadband; Julia Yates, City of Philadelphia; & Corian Zacher, Next Century Cities Over 800 broadband advocates from across the US convened in San Antonio, Texas, for Net Inclusion 2023, a three-day conference

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Next Century Cities Files Ex Parte Urging Chairwoman Rosenworcel’s Office to Consider Granular Data Collection and Digital Discrimination Complaint Process Overhaul

Blog Entry, By Ryan Johnston, News /

February saw the deadlines for comments in the ACP data transparency, consumer broadband nutrition labels, and digital discrimination dockets pass. Each of the dockets focuses on a critical aspect of consumer protection, data collection, or transparency. NCC recently met with the Office of FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel on February 28, 2023, to share our latest 

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Next Century Cities Joins Monterey County, CA, and Allies to Voice Support for California Broadband Infrastructure Fund Deployment Projects

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By Brian Donoghue   Salinas, CA In July 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed landmark broadband legislation into law to help provide reliable and affordable Internet access to all Californians. California has long been proactive in establishing and expanding digital connectivity, and this development is no exception.  California’s innovative infrastructure law (SB 156) consists of four

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What do a hospital, a nonprofit organization, and a local government have in common? They’re working together to improve health outcomes for residents in Chattanooga’s Orchard Knob neighborhood.

Blog Entry, By Corian Zacher, News /

By Corian Zacher   Graphic Courtesy of the Orchard Knob Neighborhood Association Chattanooga, Tennessee, has made headlines throughout the last decade for the City’s efforts to connect residents with reliable, high-quality broadband access and the devices and skills necessary to get online. Now, those experiences are helping to inform efforts to improve health outcomes.  Through

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Why Communities Should Stay Involved with Broadband Mapping, Even After the January 2023 Deadline

Blog Entry, By Brian Donoghue, By Ryan Johnston, News, Uncategorized /

By Ryan Johnston and Brian Donoghue In a recent blog post, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (“NTIA”) confirmed the target date for the BEAD Program funding allocation would remain June 30, 2023. The agency’s decision does not mean the importance of submitting mapping data ended on January 13th.   To shed more light on where

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Next Century Cities Highlights the Importance of Promoting Local Leadership In Universal Broadband Strategies

Blog Entry, By Francella Ochillo, News, North Carolina /

Image by Dog Daze Photography: Brandy Reitter describes Colorado’s State Broadband Office’s commitment to collaboration with local leaders. Next Century Cities has been a long-time ideation partner with local and state officials working to improve broadband throughout Colorado. Our member municipalities include Centennial, Cortex, Firestone, Breckenridge, Fort Collins, Grand Junction, Montrose, Mountain Village, Larimer County,

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Community Partners Convene at the University of Southern California to Align on Digital Equity Strategy for Los Angeles

Blog Entry, By Corian Zacher, By Roxanna Barboza, News /

By Roxy Barboza and Corian Zacher With billions of dollars on the table from the State of California and the federal government, there has never been a more important time to invite new partnerships and foster existing alliances. The California Community Foundation’s Digital Equity LA initiative convened a  workshop for local leaders, community partners, and

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