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Next Century Cities Encourages FCC to Dream Big, Use American Rescue Plan Funding to Address the Digital Divide

Through American Rescue Plan, Congress appropriated $7 billion for the Emergency Connectivity Fund for schools and libraries. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the agency tasked

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April 5, 2021

Next Century Cities Hosts March Member Briefing on the Emergency Broadband Benefit and Upcoming NTIA Grant Programs

On March 31, 2021, NCC hosted a member briefing to discuss the Emergency Broadband Benefit (“EBB”) and upcoming funding opportunities for communities.  NCC Highlights. Lukas

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April 2, 2021

Report: Communities Responding to Natural Disasters Through Network Resilience

Broadband networks are part of the DNA of resilient communities. As evidenced throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, reliable and high-speed connections are vital for education, health,

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March 26, 2021

Here’s What the American Rescue Plan Could Do to Support Broadband In Your Community

Even though thousands of Americans are getting vaccinated each day, the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Families who are still struggling to pay utilities,

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March 25, 2021

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program: A Quick Look

Program Resources:  FCC outreach partner information and eligibility guidelines Next Century Cities’ explainer for consumers (pdf) Next Century Cities’ explainer for nontraditional providers (pdf)  National

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March 23, 2021

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration Hosts Webinar on Three New Broadband Funding Programs

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) received funding from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 for broadband deployment grant programs. The statute tasks NTIA

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March 23, 2021

Next Century Cities Reiterates Why Net Neutrality Protections Are an Essential Component of Universal Broadband Strategies

On March 18th, 2021, the Federal Communications Bar Association sponsored a continuing legal education course entitled, “Net Neutrality 101: A Technical and Policy Overview.” Francella

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March 22, 2021

House CONNECT Act Would Erect New Barriers for Municipal Broadband Networks

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that broadband access is essential for distance learning, telework, and telehealth applications. To that end, on February 16, 2021, House

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March 20, 2021

Emergency Broadband Benefit Explainer for Providers

Providers should visit the FCC’s website for the most updated information.     Emergency Broadband Benefit Resources FCC information and eligibility guidelines for providers FCC

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March 18, 2021

NCC and Allies Reiterate How the Verizon-TracFone Merger Could Shift the Entire Wireless Market and Impact Lifeline

Last Fall, Verizon announced plans to buy TracFone, the largest prepaid, no-contract wireless provider in the U.S. TracFone has around 21 million customers and is

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March 15, 2021
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Next Century Cities Encourages FCC to Dream Big, Use American Rescue Plan Funding to Address the Digital Divide

Through American Rescue Plan, Congress appropriated $7 billion for the Emergency Connectivity Fund for schools and libraries. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the agency tasked

Read More »
April 5, 2021 8:53 pm No Comments

Next Century Cities Hosts March Member Briefing on the Emergency Broadband Benefit and Upcoming NTIA Grant Programs

On March 31, 2021, NCC hosted a member briefing to discuss the Emergency Broadband Benefit (“EBB”) and upcoming funding opportunities for communities.  NCC Highlights. Lukas

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April 2, 2021 8:34 am No Comments

Report: Communities Responding to Natural Disasters Through Network Resilience

Broadband networks are part of the DNA of resilient communities. As evidenced throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, reliable and high-speed connections are vital for education, health,

Read More »
March 26, 2021 12:23 pm No Comments

Here’s What the American Rescue Plan Could Do to Support Broadband In Your Community

Even though thousands of Americans are getting vaccinated each day, the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Families who are still struggling to pay utilities,

Read More »
March 25, 2021 12:01 pm No Comments

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program: A Quick Look

Program Resources:  FCC outreach partner information and eligibility guidelines Next Century Cities’ explainer for consumers (pdf) Next Century Cities’ explainer for nontraditional providers (pdf)  National

Read More »
March 23, 2021 10:57 am No Comments

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration Hosts Webinar on Three New Broadband Funding Programs

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) received funding from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 for broadband deployment grant programs. The statute tasks NTIA

Read More »
March 23, 2021 10:40 am No Comments

Next Century Cities Reiterates Why Net Neutrality Protections Are an Essential Component of Universal Broadband Strategies

On March 18th, 2021, the Federal Communications Bar Association sponsored a continuing legal education course entitled, “Net Neutrality 101: A Technical and Policy Overview.” Francella

Read More »
March 22, 2021 8:38 am No Comments

House CONNECT Act Would Erect New Barriers for Municipal Broadband Networks

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that broadband access is essential for distance learning, telework, and telehealth applications. To that end, on February 16, 2021, House

Read More »
March 20, 2021 9:23 pm No Comments

Emergency Broadband Benefit Explainer for Providers

Providers should visit the FCC’s website for the most updated information.     Emergency Broadband Benefit Resources FCC information and eligibility guidelines for providers FCC

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March 18, 2021 9:05 am No Comments

NCC and Allies Reiterate How the Verizon-TracFone Merger Could Shift the Entire Wireless Market and Impact Lifeline

Last Fall, Verizon announced plans to buy TracFone, the largest prepaid, no-contract wireless provider in the U.S. TracFone has around 21 million customers and is

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March 15, 2021 9:16 am No Comments

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