Next Century Cities works to ensure that every community has access to broadband. At the core of that mission is reaching out to unserved and underserved populations to ensure they are able to choose and build connectivity models that meet its residents needs. That is why we were so invested in helping to plan in […]
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On October 30-31, the Next Century Cities team attended the Broadband Communities 2019 Conference & Expo in Alexandria, VA. Policy Director Christopher Mitchell moderated a panel on the lesser known successes in community broadband and Senior Program Manager Cat Blake participated in a panel on the future of work. Cat discussed how communities like Westminster,
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View a pdf of this release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Del Fiacco jessica@nextcenturycities.org Next Century Cities’ Members Featured in Benton Institute’s Broadband for America’s Future: A Vision for the 2020s Washington D.C. – A new report from the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society, released on October 30, 2019, featured an impressive variety
At a time when millions of Americans still do not have access to broadband of any kind, Next Century Cities is a resource for local leaders who are searching for connectivity solutions. Lifting up the voices of local broadband advocates, our work helps to ensure that lawmakers and policymakers understand what is at stake for
On October 24, 2019, Next Century Cities’ Executive Director, Francella Ochillo, provided keynote remarks at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science, Technology, and Human Rights Conference in Washington, DC. The three-day conference brings academics, scientists, engineers, government officials, and advocates together to collaborate on approaches to the most urgent challenges ahead
A new fact sheet from Next Century Cities and the Internet Society details why municipalities should prioritize network and data security. Download the pdf here. [pdf-embedder url=”/wp-content/uploads/Why-Should-Cities-Make-Network-Security-a-Priority-_-NCC-ISOC-_-October-2019.pdf” title=”Why Should Cities Make Network Security a Priority _ NCC-ISOC _ October 2019″]
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Next Century Cities and the Internet Society partnered to create a list of tips for keeping your workplace secure. Download the pdf here. [pdf-embedder url=”/wp-content/uploads/Keeping-Your-Workplace-Safe-Factsheet-_-NCC-ISOC-_-October-2019.pdf” title=”Keeping Your Workplace Safe Factsheet _ NCC-ISOC _ October 2019″]
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At the beginning of October, Next Century Cities Policy Director Christopher Mitchell and Communications Specialist Jessica Del Fiacco attended the Great Lakes Connect Broadband Development Conference in Lake Geneva, Wisc. Great Lakes Connect brings together advocates, local leaders, and policymakers with a goal of advancing broadband access in the greater midwest. Christopher presented on two
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October 7, 2019 was not only the first day of National Digital Inclusion Week, it marked the inaugural meeting of the Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN), a conference hosted at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Public and private foundations joined forces to fund public interest technology research, training programs, and curriculum at colleges and
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In the digital age, educational outcomes and economic mobility are tied directly to the ability to get online. Without broadband access, applying for jobs, completing homework assignments and getting transportation can pose insurmountable challenges.
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