Oct 20, 2020 | Blog Entry, By Brittany-Rae Gregory, NCC News, News, Press Releases
View a pdf of this press release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org Next Century Cities Responds to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Order on the Digital Divide Washington D.C. (October 12,...
Oct 20, 2020 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, COVID-19, NCC News, News
As part of the Moving Underserved Communities Forward event series, ALLvanza, the Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council (MMTC), and OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates invited policy experts to discuss closing the digital divide, particularly in...
Oct 15, 2020 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, News, State Policy
On August 14, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-73-20, which instructs California agencies to employ specific measures to bridge the existing digital divide among residents. Weeks later, on September 18th, the California Public Utilities...
Oct 9, 2020 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, News
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has recently accelerated the rate at which it makes spectrum available. Whether it be spectrum allocated for use in 5G applications, for unlicensed use, or to provide wireless internet service providers with...
Oct 9, 2020 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, News
On October 1, 2020, Next Century Cities, as part of the Schools, Hospitals, and Libraries Broadband (SHLB) coalition met with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) staff to discuss reclassifying anchor institutions in broadband mapping data sets. SHLB members raised...
Oct 7, 2020 | Blog Entry, News
By Alejandro Roark Alejandro Roark is the Executive Director of the Hispanic Technology and Telecommunications Partnership (HTTP). He has written the following reflection in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place from September 15, 2020 to October...
Oct 7, 2020 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, News
We sat down with Megan Martin, the Marketing Coordinator for Merit Network to discuss Michigan’s broadband landscape and the role that the Michigan Moonshot Project plays in helping to educate and advocate for resident connectivity. NCC: How was Michigan Moonshot...
Oct 7, 2020 | Blog Entry, By Francella Ochillo, News
By Francella Ochillo, Executive Director An aerial view of the Bronx, New York. For residents of the Bronx, a borough of New York City, struggling with access to reliable and affordable broadband is commonplace. Affectionately known for being home to Yankee Stadium...
Oct 6, 2020 | Blog Entry, By Corian Zacher, NCC News, News
On October 5, 2020, Next Century Cities (NCC), in collaboration with Public Knowledge and Common Cause, filed reply comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reiterating the points made in our September 18th filing on whether broadband is being...
Oct 6, 2020 | Blog Entry, By Brittany-Rae Gregory, NCC News, News, Press Releases
View a pdf of this press release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org Next Century Cities Files Reply Comments Reiterating The Importance of Accurate Broadband Data And The Need To Improve Data Collection Methods...
Oct 6, 2020 | Blog Entry, By Brittany-Rae Gregory, NCC News, News, Press Releases
View a pdf of this press release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org Next Century Cities Supports Calls for the California Legislature to Support Local Governments Working to Expand Broadband Access ...
Oct 1, 2020 | Blog Entry, By Corian Zacher, News
In the wake of COVID-19, states are getting more involved in implementing their own broadband policies. Ten years ago, broadband deployment strategies and policymaking fell largely within the federal domain. Now, local leaders are more likely to find supportive...
