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WASHINGTON, June 17, 2015 – Today, 35 mayors and city officials sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)  urging uniform and accessible reporting on broadband network performance. The letter, coordinated by Next Century Cities, was prompted by the findings of a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, BROADBAND PERFORMANCE: Additional Actions Could Help FCC Evaluate […]

Mayors from 35 cities have sent a letter to the FCC demanding standardized broadband performance standards following a GAO investigation that highlighted significant discrepancies in broadband performance. According to the GAO report, consumers have a variety of options to get bits and pieces of information about their broadband performance. Speed testing and ISP information are

A group of 35 mayors and city officials from various states have sent a letter to the FCC asking the regulator to create a uniform and accessible reporting structure on service provider broadband performance. Coordinated by industry advocacy group Next Century Cities, the letter was prompted by the findings of a recent Government Accountability Office

City of Opelika Joins Over 30 Cities Calling on FCC to Improve Broadband Network Performance Measures Next Century Cities and City Leaders Release Letter in Support of GAO Report LOCATION (June 16, 2015) – Today, Mayor Gary Fuller of Opelika, Alabama, joined mayors and elected officials from 34 communities to call for uniform and accessible

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Recently, the City of Grand Junction joined “Next Century Cities”, a bipartisan, city-to-city initiative dedicated to ensuring the availability of next-generation broadband Internet for all communities. In April 2015, Grand Junction voters approved an override of Colorado Senate Bill 05-152 by 77 percent. That vote was the first step on the

For millions of Americans, access to fast, affordable and reliable Internet service is vital for their lives and economic well-being. City leaders—recognizing the opportunity to better serve their residents—are now working to help citizens achieve the potential of high-quality Internet. And in many cities, community Wi-Fi networks have played an important role in this larger