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Technological Solutions to Future Crises Depend on High-Speed Connectivity

Blog Entry, By Ryan Johnston, COVID-19, News / nextcentury

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us exactly how much of the nation still lacks the requisite connectivity to seamlessly transition to telework and distance learning. Schools and Libraries quickly responded to these challenges by working to position their existing equipment in ways that would allow community members to access the internet without having to enter […]

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Next Century Cities & Allies Urge the FCC to Open a Rulemaking on 12 GHz Spectrum

By NCC Staff, NCC News, News / nextcentury

On July 9, 2020, Next Century Cities joined Public Knowledge, the Open Technology Institute and other allied organizations to send a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (“Commission”) urging the agency to open a rulemaking proceeding to revise the service rules governing the use of spectrum between 12.2 and 12.7 GHz (the “12 GHz Band”).

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NCC Files Comments on Proposals to Establish a 5G Fund for Rural America

By NCC Staff, NCC News, News / nextcentury

Next Century Cities (NCC) works to show why Americans, regardless of zip code, deserve access to the benefits of high-speed connectivity. Being able to get online has a direct impact on education, economic, health, and civic engagement outcomes. That is why the local officials in our network tirelessly work to increase broadband access and adoption

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Moving Forward Act Could Provide Local and State Leadership with Much-Needed Resources

Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, News / nextcentury

On July 1, 2020, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act. This Bill could be a crucial step towards unlocking the power of connectivity for all people across the country. As we continue to navigate these unprecedented times, the funding and provisions outlined in H.R. 2 will not only

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City offices, private sector partners, educational institutions, and local nonprofits are coming together to tackle the digital divide in Texas’ state capitol.

Blog Entry, News / nextcentury

By Collen Billiot and John Speirs, City of Austin Please give us a brief overview on the status of broadband connectivity in Austin. The most recent Austin Digital Assessment conducted in 2017 by the City in collaboration with the University of Texas at Austin indicates that 95% of respondents have a home broadband Internet connection.

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From Independence Hall to the Digital Square

Blog Entry, By Lukas Pietrzak, News / nextcentury

On July 4, 1776, our country’s founders came together, under the cover of darkness, to vote on the Declaration of Independence. This letter, which outlined the British Colonies’ grievances against King George III, was the first test of the new American information network in which messages were delivered by word of mouth and various newspapers

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Next Century Cities Discusses Digital Equity & Inclusion with School Administrators

Blog Entry, By Francella Ochillo, News / nextcentury

Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), an organization of public officials who lead elementary and secondary education departments across the country, invited Next Century Cities to participate in a webinar on incorporating digital equity and inclusion strategies into K-12 restart and recovery plans. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic put a spotlight on digital learning gaps

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Next Century Cities Encourages Members & Supporters to Document Local Stories

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 Encourages Members & Supporters to Document Local Stories Washington D.C. (June 30, 2020) –Next Century Cities (NCC) would like to highlight three upcoming opportunities for members and supporters to highlight community success stories. Municipal Case Studies.

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Next Century Cities Leads Ask for Idaho to Expand Grant Funding Opportunities

By NCC Staff, NCC News / nextcentury

On June 19, 2020, Next Century Cities (NCC) submitted comments on behalf of our member municipalities in Emmett, Ammon, and Boise to the Idaho Department of Commerce. The letter urges the agency to reassess grant funding eligibility requirements for CARES Act funding allotted for broadband projects in Idaho. Benton Institute for Broadband & Society, the

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Ten Minutes with Representative Jerry McNerney (CA-09) on the Importance of Broadband Affordability

Blog Entry, Ten Minutes with a Changemaker / nextcentury

In each Ten Minutes with a Changemaker segment, members of the Next Century Cities team sit down with a local, state, or federal representative to explore broadband access in their respective communities. On June 9, 2020, we interviewed U.S. Representative Jerry McNerney. You can watch his full interview here. Congressman Jerry McNerney has represented California’s

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