Sep 4, 2020 | Blog Entry, By Corian Zacher, Federal Policy, News
On September 3rd, Next Century Cities filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) on NCTA’s Petition for Declaratory Rulemaking, which urges the FCC to limit local government remedies when assessing and attempting to recover the costs of pole...
Sep 3, 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 Issues a Statement Opposing NTIA’S Petition for a Section 230 Rulemaking & Urges the FCC to Stay Focused on Expanding...
Sep 3, 2020 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, NCC News, News
In August 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requested public comment on the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) petition for a rulemaking to clarify the scope of Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act. The...
Sep 2, 2020 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, COVID-19, NCC News, News, Uncategorized
Since COVID-19 introduced itself, the Fiber Broadband Association has hosted a weekly webinar to discuss a variety of issues related to broadband deployment. Next Century Cities (NCC) and Public Knowledge were invited to join the 23rd installment of the “Fiber for...
Aug 31, 2020 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, News
Since 2008, Bytemarks Cafe has used Hawaii public radio to educate residents on science, technology, and innovation. The host, Burt Lum, is also the State of Hawaii’s Strategy Officer for the Hawaii Broadband Initiative which is dedicated to bringing robust, resilient...
Aug 25, 2020 | Blog Entry, News, Spotlight City
Please give us a brief overview on the status of broadband connectivity in Lafayette. LUS Fiber is in a position to deliver broadband to the City of Lafayette on a 100% community-owned, all-fiber network. Our network is expansive, and systemwide we can provide...
Aug 25, 2020 | Blog Entry, News, Spotlight City
By Ginny Sawyer and Erin Shanley Policy and Project Manager, the City of Fort Collins and Marketing Manager, Fort Collins Connexion Please give us a brief overview on the status of broadband connectivity in Fort Collins. On August 29th we will celebrate our one-year...
Aug 25, 2020 | Blog Entry, News, Spotlight City
by Corian Zacher, Policy Counsel Driving through Stillwater on a cold day in October, you’ll see a flood of orange lining Main Street. The monochrome palette is not a mistake or a strange coincidence. For people in Stillwater, orange represents loyalty and unwavering...
Aug 24, 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 Welcomes New Member of Policy Team Washington D.C. (August 24, 2020) –Next Century Cities (NCC) is pleased to...
Aug 21, 2020 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, Models 101, News
Citizen advocates in Arlington, Virginia, are calling on the County Board to establish a broadband authority. A broadband authority would be able to provide faster, more affordable internet service options for Arligton residents. On August 19, 2020, community leaders...
Aug 21, 2020 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, COVID-19, Digital Inclusion, News
On August 20, 2020, Next Century Cities addressed state lawmakers from across the country on a ‘Future Now’ panel to describe how states and municipalities are tackling the homework gap during the COVID-19 pandemic. The “homework gap” refers to approximately 17...
Aug 20, 2020 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, News
As many continue to struggle with telework and distance learning mandates, developing robust wireline and wireless networks has taken center stage in communities across the nation. There are a variety of models that could help improve connectivity, each with unique...
