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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

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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

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April 7, 2021

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

“Access, Literacy, and Livelihood:” Broadband Hui Leverages Public and Private Collaborations to Support Digital Equity for All Hawaii Residents

As an unfunded initiative, the Hawaii Broadband Initiative stopped and started numerous times since its inception twelve years ago. Burt Lum started in his role

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March 31, 2021

The Digital Divide Will Make Us Sicker

In 2021, the nation’s digital divide presents itself as a serious obstacle to public health and wellness. In order to ensure an effective COVID-19 vaccination

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March 30, 2021

New Connectivity Projects in the Wake of Resilience Woes in the U.S. Virgin Islands

About 1,100 miles Southeast of Florida and roughly 40 miles east of Puerto Rico, our fellow Americans live on a cluster of three main islands.

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March 30, 2021

Getting Broadband to the “Friendliest People in the Country” Could Transform Deep East Texas

              If you drift off of Interstate 45 in East Texas, you’ll find a region of natural resources, rich

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March 30, 2021

From Tuna to Telecommunications in American Samoa

Almost 7,000 miles from the nation’s capital is a community of five islands and two coral atolls with a rich Polynesian history. American Samoa, the

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March 30, 2021

Commissioner Alexandra Fernandez Navarro is Working to Change Broadband Outcomes in Puerto Rico

  Approximately 2.8 million Americans call Puerto Rico home. Known for its colorful architecture, cobblestone streets, and rich culture, this U.S. territory is also known

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March 30, 2021
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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 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 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

Read More »
April 2, 2021 8:34 am No Comments

“Access, Literacy, and Livelihood:” Broadband Hui Leverages Public and Private Collaborations to Support Digital Equity for All Hawaii Residents

As an unfunded initiative, the Hawaii Broadband Initiative stopped and started numerous times since its inception twelve years ago. Burt Lum started in his role

Read More »
March 31, 2021 8:54 am No Comments

The Digital Divide Will Make Us Sicker

In 2021, the nation’s digital divide presents itself as a serious obstacle to public health and wellness. In order to ensure an effective COVID-19 vaccination

Read More »
March 30, 2021 5:09 pm No Comments

New Connectivity Projects in the Wake of Resilience Woes in the U.S. Virgin Islands

About 1,100 miles Southeast of Florida and roughly 40 miles east of Puerto Rico, our fellow Americans live on a cluster of three main islands.

Read More »
March 30, 2021 5:03 pm No Comments

Getting Broadband to the “Friendliest People in the Country” Could Transform Deep East Texas

              If you drift off of Interstate 45 in East Texas, you’ll find a region of natural resources, rich

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March 30, 2021 4:58 pm No Comments

From Tuna to Telecommunications in American Samoa

Almost 7,000 miles from the nation’s capital is a community of five islands and two coral atolls with a rich Polynesian history. American Samoa, the

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March 30, 2021 4:54 pm No Comments

Commissioner Alexandra Fernandez Navarro is Working to Change Broadband Outcomes in Puerto Rico

  Approximately 2.8 million Americans call Puerto Rico home. Known for its colorful architecture, cobblestone streets, and rich culture, this U.S. territory is also known

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March 30, 2021 9:00 am No Comments

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