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Looking Toward the Future of Infrastructure with the Siegel Family Endowment

Blog Entry, By Lukas Pietrzak, News / nextcentury

In October 2020, the Siegel Family Endowment (“Siegel”) released a white-paper, Rebuilding America: The Road Ahead, highlighting how infrastructure can support a more resilient, equitable, and prosperous society. As stated in the paper, “broadband … and new technologies that become vital to human progress.” It also determines which communities will be economically viable, attract innovation, […]

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Broadband for America Now Highlights Definitive Next Steps in Broadband Policy

Blog Entry, By Ryan Johnston, News / nextcentury

In October 2020, Benton updated its Broadband for America’s Future: A Vision for the 2020s report. In Broadband For America Now, Jon Sallet adds a sobering lens of the deepening digital divide triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. He reiterates why broadband access is no longer a luxury. Rather, it has become a necessity that society

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Next Century Cities Supports BCA’s Calls to Ensure That Residents Affected by Service Shut-Offs Have Access to Fixed Broadband Alternatives

Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, Federal Policy, NCC News, News / nextcentury

Image Credit: Stop the Cap In September 2020, AT&T circulated an internal document highlighting that it would stop accepting Digital Subscriber Line (“DSL”) orders on October 1st. As of November 2020, AT&T has not committed to replacing its DSL service with a wireline connection of equal or superior quality outside of the areas with fiber

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Connectivity on My Mind: Mapping the Digital Divide Across the State of Georgia

Blog Entry, Broadband Data, By Brittany-Rae Gregory, COVID-19, News / nextcentury

By Brittany-Rae Gregory, Communications Director The State of Georgia was recently recognized for its commitment to addressing the stark digital divide among its nearly 11 million residents. The Center for Digital Government conducts a biennial evaluation of states’ technology practices, and for the second survey in a row, Georgia received an ‘A’ classification, the highest

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In the Quiet Zone: What To Do When Wireless is Unavailable

Blog Entry, Broadband Data, By Ryan Johnston, News / nextcentury

Learn more on NCC’s mapping homepage. The Greenbank observatory is the largest steerable radio telescope in the world. Utilizing meter to millimeter wavelengths, and a wide operating range, the radio telescope is situated nicely to be able to gather information from far across the galaxy. So, what does the radio telescope that discovered the largest

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The State of Wisconsin is serious about expanding broadband access, and that starts with accurate data

Blog Entry, Broadband Data, By Francella Ochillo, News / nextcentury

The calls to improve broadband mapping have echoed at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for many years and, by 2020, garnered bipartisan support from members of Congress. Perhaps that is because the consequences of inaccurate data has had a measurable impact on unserved and underserved communities that, when faced with having to adapt to the

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NCC Hosts an Advocacy Training Workshop for Librarians, Essential Partners in Closing the Digital Divide

Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, NCC News, News / nextcentury

High-speed connectivity ensures that every American has an opportunity to participate in a digital society. Especially in the age of the coronavirus pandemic, when residents must work, learn, and obtain information online, broadband is a necessity. Libraries serve as the primary access point for millions of residents who struggle with reliable and affordable broadband. On

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NCC Highlights Resiliency as a Key Component of Broadband Network Reliability

Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, NCC News, News / nextcentury

Next Century Cities (NCC) works to show the many ways in which reliable, affordable, and high-speed broadband has become a cornerstone of the economy, education, healthcare, and public safety. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to increase reliance on broadband while regulated legacy telephone networks are being phased out. As more communities are forced to grapple with

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Rescue, Recovery, and Rebuild: Local Officials Weigh in on Broadband’s Importance in 2020

Blog Entry, By Corian Zacher, COVID-19, NCC News, News / nextcentury

On October 27th, three local officials from NCC member municipalities across the country shared their insights on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected connectivity in their communities. The Mountain Connect Conference panel discussion featured Candelaria Mendoza, Smart City Coordinator for the City of San Antonio, Texas; Ricky Santiago, Digital Inclusion Manager for the City

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Broadband Mapping Initiatives Transform Oregon’s Digital Landscape to Reflect its Natural Beauty

Blog Entry, Broadband Data, By Corian Zacher, News / nextcentury

Oregon’s physical landscape is diverse. Well known for its rugged coastline and lush valleys, it comes as no surprise that Oregon often ranks in the top ten most beautiful states in the country. The Beaver State’s topography, while gorgeous, presents challenges for building broadband infrastructure. It is well documented that rural areas and those with

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