Feb 23, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, Federal Policy, News
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (“EBBP”) is a new, federally funded, broadband affordability program aimed at ensuring that low-income consumers are able to maintain Internet connections during the pandemic. The program will allow eligible consumers to receive...
Feb 18, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, Federal Policy, News
On February 17th, the Communications and Technology Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee convened a virtual hearing to discuss “Connecting America: Broadband Solutions to Pandemic Problems.” It was intended to examine how the COVID-19 pandemic has...
Feb 15, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, Federal Policy, Lifeline, News
The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) hosted a roundtable on the Emergency Broadband Benefit (“EBB”), a $3.2 billion program that will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households. Residents on Tribal lands will...
Feb 11, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, Local Policy, NCC News, News, State Policy
On February 8, 2021, Next Century Cities staff met with local and state officials as well as digital equity advocates from the City of Baltimore, State of Maryland, and community organizations. NCC shared opportunities to build on broadband access and adoption...
Feb 9, 2021 | Blog Entry, NCC News, News
Ex Parte_02.04.2021_Meeting with Office of Commissioner Nathan Simington_Filed...
Feb 8, 2021 | Blog Entry, By Medvis Jackson, News
A number of commonly used appliances and technologies in the United States were invented by African Americans over 50 years ago. The long list of these inventions include blood banking, the home security system, the three-way traffic light, automated elevator doors,...
Feb 8, 2021 | Blog Entry, By Corian Zacher, Local Policy, State Policy
Society has increasingly moved online over the past several years. Ensuring that everyone living in the United States has reliable, affordable, high-quality, and resilient broadband access has become not only an aspirational goal, but a necessity. Some communities...
Jan 31, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, Federal Policy, NCC News, News
On January 21st, 2021, President Joseph Biden appointed Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel as Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission (“Commission”). One week later, Chairwoman Rosenworcel participated in a meeting with public interest groups–the...
Jan 28, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, By Ryan Johnston, Federal Policy, NCC News, News
Every four years, as a new Presidential administration begins and Congress has a new list of priorities, there are always new executive positions that must be confirmed by the Senate. This year is no exception. A significant non-cabinet level appointment includes...
Jan 25, 2021 | Blog Entry, By Ryan Johnston, FCC, Federal Policy, News, Resources
The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) frequently asks for public input on a wide variety of topics that shape broadband and telecommunications policy. Most commonly the agency uses a Notice of Inquiry (“NOIs”) and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking...
Jan 22, 2021 | Blog Entry, COVID-19, Getting Started, NCC News, News, Resources
On January 21, 2021, Next Century Cities’ Policy Counsel for Local & State Initiatives, Corian Zacher, and Policy Associate, Lukas Pietrzak, led members and community advocates in a discussion about the basics of launching and resourcing broadband initiatives....
Jan 19, 2021 | Blog Entry, By Corian Zacher, COVID-19, News
Cleveland, Ohio – The Seat of Cuyahoga County On January 15, 2021, Next Century Cities submitted a response to Cuyahoga County’s request for information (RFI). Since social distancing precautions related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic began, counties,...
