May 18, 2021 | By Brittany-Rae Gregory, NCC News, News, Press Releases
You can find a pdf of the press release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org Washington, D.C. (May 18, 2021) – Today Next Century Cities released “Broadband Mapping Across the U.S.: Local, State, and Federal...
May 12, 2021 | By Brittany-Rae Gregory, NCC News, News, Press Releases
You can find a pdf of the press release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org Washington, D.C. (May 12, 2021) – Today marks the first day of enrollment in the Federal Communications Commission’s Emergency...
May 5, 2021 | By Brittany-Rae Gregory, NCC News, News, Press Releases
You can find a pdf of the press release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org Washington, D.C. (May 5, 2021) – On Thursday, May 6, 2021, Next Century Cities’ Executive Director, Francella Ochillo, will testify...
Apr 19, 2021 | Blog Entry, By Francella Ochillo, Federal Policy, NCC News, News
Over three million Americans call Puerto Rico home. That is more than the State of Wyoming, Vermont and the Dakotas combined. Much like any other part of the US, broadband connectivity has been a critical tool for education, healthcare, and government service...
Apr 5, 2021 | NCC News, News, Press Releases
You can find a pdf of the press release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lukas Pietrzak lukas@nextcenturycities.org Washington, D.C. (April 6, 2021) – Today, Next Century Cities (“NCC”) filed comments before the Federal Communications Commission (“Commission”) on...
Apr 2, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, Federal Policy, NCC News, News
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 Pietrzak summarized NCC’s recent publications: Next Century Cities March 2021 Newsletter...
Mar 30, 2021 | NCC News, News, Press Releases
You can find a pdf of the press release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lukas Pietrzak lukas@nextcenturycities.org NEXT CENTURY CITIES PUBLISHES RESEARCH ON THE IMPORTANCE OF BROADBAND NETWORK RESILIENCY PLANNING BEFORE NATURAL DISASTERS STRIKE Washington,...
Feb 24, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, Federal Policy, Local Policy, NCC News, Spotlight City
A Conversation with Next Century Cities and Land O’Lakes’ Director of Federal Government and Industry Relations, Michael Daniels Francella Ochillo: We would like to know what you guys have been doing over the past year. We’re constantly thinking...
Feb 23, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, Federal Policy, NCC News, News
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (“EBBP”) will help low-income households afford broadband subscriptions required for telework, distance learning, and telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Next Century Cities met with the offices of Acting Chairwoman Jessica...
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 2, 2021 | By NCC Staff, NCC News, News
Next Century Cities is a member of Broadband Connects America (“BCA”), a coalition of diverse national, state-based, and local nonprofit organizations, as well as state agencies, that advocate for policies to promote broadband access in underserved rural areas. On...
