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The FCC Adopts Items Increasing Available Mid-Band Spectrum

Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, News / nextcentury

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has recently accelerated the rate at which it makes spectrum available. Whether it be spectrum allocated for use in 5G applications, for unlicensed use, or to provide wireless internet service providers with the resources to increase their capacity, the Commission has sought to ensure that no spectrum goes […]

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Next Century Cities Joins SHLB Coalition Allies in Broadband Mapping Call with FCC Bureau Staff

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On October 1, 2020, Next Century Cities, as part of the Schools, Hospitals, and Libraries Broadband (SHLB) coalition met with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) staff to discuss reclassifying anchor institutions in broadband mapping data sets. SHLB members raised several issues with Wireless Competition Bureau staff including: Data related to broadband access via anchor institutions should

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Broadband Access to Survive. Digital Inclusion to Thrive.

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By Alejandro Roark Alejandro Roark is the Executive Director of the Hispanic Technology and Telecommunications Partnership (HTTP). He has written the following reflection in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place from September 15, 2020 to October 15, 2020. Latino technologists have a long history of leading through innovation. From med tech, to the

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Connecting Michiganders Through the Michigan Moonshot Project

Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, News / nextcentury

We sat down with Megan Martin, the Marketing Coordinator for Merit Network to discuss Michigan’s broadband landscape and the role that the Michigan Moonshot Project plays in helping to educate and advocate for resident connectivity. NCC: How was Michigan Moonshot formed? MM: In 2018, Merit’s President and CEO Joe Sawasky was conducting a member-visit in

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Grooming Tech Talent in One of the Most Disconnected Neighborhoods in NYC

Blog Entry, By Francella Ochillo, News / nextcentury

By Francella Ochillo, Executive Director An aerial view of the Bronx, New York. For residents of the Bronx, a borough of New York City, struggling with access to reliable and affordable broadband is commonplace. Affectionately known for being home to Yankee Stadium and the birthplace of hip hop music, the Bronx also has the lowest

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NCC Continues its Dialogue With the FCC, Urging it to Accurately Depict Broadband Availability in its 2021 Report

Blog Entry, By Corian Zacher, NCC News, News / nextcentury

On October 5, 2020, Next Century Cities (NCC), in collaboration with Public Knowledge and Common Cause, filed reply comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reiterating the points made in our September 18th filing on whether broadband is being deployed to all Americans in a timely fashion. The 2021 Broadband Deployment Report will document the

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Next Century Cities Files Reply Comments Reiterating the Importance of Accurate Broadband Data and the Need to Improve Data Collection Methods

Blog Entry, By Brittany-Rae Gregory, NCC News, News, Press Releases / nextcentury

View a pdf of this press release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org Next Century Cities Files Reply Comments Reiterating The Importance of Accurate Broadband Data And The Need To Improve Data Collection Methods Washington D.C. (October 6, 2020) – Next Century Cities (“NCC”) submitted reply comments in collaboration with Common Cause

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Next Century Cities Urges the California Legislature to Support Local Governments Working to Expand Broadband Access

Blog Entry, By Brittany-Rae Gregory, NCC News, News, Press Releases / nextcentury

View a pdf of this press release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org Next Century Cities Supports Calls for the California Legislature to Support Local Governments Working to Expand Broadband Access Washington D.C. (October 6, 2020) – Next Century Cities (“NCC”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working with local leaders across the country

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Study Shows That State Funding Programs and Laws That Allow for Municipal Broadband Can Improve Access in Rural Areas By Five Percent.

Blog Entry, By Corian Zacher, News / nextcentury

In the wake of COVID-19, states are getting more involved in implementing their own broadband policies. Ten years ago, broadband deployment strategies and policymaking fell largely within the federal domain. Now, local leaders are more likely to find supportive broadband policy much closer to home. Several states have increased support for broadband deployment by offering

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An Investment in HBCUs is an Investment in America

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By Alisa Valentin, Ph.D. Howard University in Washington, DC Just two decades ago, many of us could not have imagined a world where Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) would garner such nationwide attention. Institutions like Howard University, Spelman College, and Norfolk State University are the subjects of network news segments, sought after pit stops

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