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Disconnected Students Cannot Wait For Emergencies to Give Teachers the Support They Need

Teachers fill a variety of critical roles outside of traditional classroom education. Promoting wellness and child nutrition, ensuring that students are safe and cared for

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May 12, 2021

Next Century Cities Provides Congressional Testimony on Broadband Equity in Access and Affordability Solutions

  On May 6, 2021, the Communications and Technology Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee held a virtual hearing to discuss “Broadband Equity:

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May 10, 2021

Connecting Rhode Island Means Overcoming Inaccurate Data, Leveraging Public Housing Partnerships to Reach Low-Income Residents

In March 2021, an anonymous Newport resident with a stable internet connection described Rhode Island’s digital divide as a major issue. In the author’s words, 

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April 30, 2021

Leverett, Massachusetts: A Case Study in Future Proofing

The lack of broadband Internet access caused residents across the nation to struggle with telework, distance learning, and community development long before the COVID-19 pandemic

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April 30, 2021

NCC Submits Comments Emphasizing That As Long As Millions of Americans Do Not Have Reliable Broadband, Lifeline Voice Services Are Indispensable

In 2016, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) directed the Wireline Competition Bureau to submit a State of the Lifeline Marketplace Report by June 30, 2021.

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April 20, 2021

NCC Partners with Libraries Without Borders to Discuss Connectivity & Resilience in Puerto Rico With One of Its Most Prominent Broadband Advocates

Over three million Americans call Puerto Rico home. That is more than the State of Wyoming, Vermont and the Dakotas combined. Much like any other

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April 19, 2021

The White House Releases a Fact Sheet on the American Jobs Plan, Recognizing Broadband As Essential Infrastructure

President Biden’s recent comment that “broadband is infrastructure” highlights a new federal commitment to treating broadband Internet service in the same way as water or

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April 15, 2021

Next Century Cities Joins Public Interest Allies in Asking the FCC to Protect Lifeline for TracFone Subscribers

In September, 2020 Verizon announced that it intended to acquire TracFone. Currently, TracFone is the largest prepaid wireless provider in the United States with around

Read More »
April 7, 2021

Next Century Cities Joins the City of Detroit & Connect 313 Advocates For A Community Update on the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 provided $3.2 billion to create the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (“EBB”). This program provides eligible households a $50 benefit

Read More »
April 7, 2021

NEXT CENTURY CITIES URGES THE FCC TO DEVELOP EMERGENCY CONNECTIVITY FUND RULES THAT ALLOW EACH COMMUNITY TO RESPOND TO UNIQUE CHALLENGES

You can find a pdf of the press release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lukas Pietrzak lukas@nextcenturycities.org   Washington, D.C. (April 6, 2021) – Today,

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April 5, 2021
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Disconnected Students Cannot Wait For Emergencies to Give Teachers the Support They Need

Teachers fill a variety of critical roles outside of traditional classroom education. Promoting wellness and child nutrition, ensuring that students are safe and cared for

Read More »
May 12, 2021 10:37 am No Comments

Next Century Cities Provides Congressional Testimony on Broadband Equity in Access and Affordability Solutions

  On May 6, 2021, the Communications and Technology Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee held a virtual hearing to discuss “Broadband Equity:

Read More »
May 10, 2021 12:52 pm No Comments

Connecting Rhode Island Means Overcoming Inaccurate Data, Leveraging Public Housing Partnerships to Reach Low-Income Residents

In March 2021, an anonymous Newport resident with a stable internet connection described Rhode Island’s digital divide as a major issue. In the author’s words, 

Read More »
April 30, 2021 8:34 am No Comments

Leverett, Massachusetts: A Case Study in Future Proofing

The lack of broadband Internet access caused residents across the nation to struggle with telework, distance learning, and community development long before the COVID-19 pandemic

Read More »
April 30, 2021 8:26 am No Comments

NCC Submits Comments Emphasizing That As Long As Millions of Americans Do Not Have Reliable Broadband, Lifeline Voice Services Are Indispensable

In 2016, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) directed the Wireline Competition Bureau to submit a State of the Lifeline Marketplace Report by June 30, 2021.

Read More »
April 20, 2021 8:40 am No Comments

NCC Partners with Libraries Without Borders to Discuss Connectivity & Resilience in Puerto Rico With One of Its Most Prominent Broadband Advocates

Over three million Americans call Puerto Rico home. That is more than the State of Wyoming, Vermont and the Dakotas combined. Much like any other

Read More »
April 19, 2021 4:58 pm No Comments

The White House Releases a Fact Sheet on the American Jobs Plan, Recognizing Broadband As Essential Infrastructure

President Biden’s recent comment that “broadband is infrastructure” highlights a new federal commitment to treating broadband Internet service in the same way as water or

Read More »
April 15, 2021 8:06 am No Comments

Next Century Cities Joins Public Interest Allies in Asking the FCC to Protect Lifeline for TracFone Subscribers

In September, 2020 Verizon announced that it intended to acquire TracFone. Currently, TracFone is the largest prepaid wireless provider in the United States with around

Read More »
April 7, 2021 1:18 pm No Comments

Next Century Cities Joins the City of Detroit & Connect 313 Advocates For A Community Update on the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 provided $3.2 billion to create the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (“EBB”). This program provides eligible households a $50 benefit

Read More »
April 7, 2021 1:10 pm No Comments

NEXT CENTURY CITIES URGES THE FCC TO DEVELOP EMERGENCY CONNECTIVITY FUND RULES THAT ALLOW EACH COMMUNITY TO RESPOND TO UNIQUE CHALLENGES

You can find a pdf of the press release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lukas Pietrzak lukas@nextcenturycities.org   Washington, D.C. (April 6, 2021) – Today,

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April 5, 2021 9:01 pm No Comments

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