You can find a PDF of this press release here. For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org May 23, 2023 Washington, D.C. (May 23, 2023) – On Tuesday, May 23rd, at 9:30 a.m. PDT/12:30 p.m. EDT, the California Assembly Committee on Communications and Conveyance will hold an informational hearing, “Digital Equity and the Broadband Equity, […]
By Ryan Johnston The latest data indicates that the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) has enrolled over 17 million households. To date, the ACP’s expenditure is roughly $500 million monthly. Without additional funding, the program is projected to be exhausted by the second quarter of 2024. Some estimates show that it could take up to $30
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
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
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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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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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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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
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
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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