Oct 14, 2019 | NCC News, News
In the digital age, educational outcomes and economic mobility are tied directly to the ability to get online. Without broadband access, applying for jobs, completing homework assignments and getting transportation can pose insurmountable challenges.
Oct 14, 2019 | NCC News, News
The Federal Communications Commission should not impose an overall spending cap on its broadband and telephone subsidy programs because it still doesn’t know the extent of the “digital divide” that the programs are meant to address, public interest...
Oct 8, 2019 | NCC News, News
On October 8, 2019, Next Century Cities, along with other members of the Broadband Connects America coalition, signed onto a letter to the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Communications & Technology regarding efforts to improve national broadband...
Oct 8, 2019 | NCC News, News
On October 7, 2019, Next Century Cities submitted reply comments to the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) on the establishment of the Digital Opportunity Data Collection and modernization of the Form 477 data collection program. Read the reply comments here. Read...
Oct 3, 2019 | Blog Entry, NCC News, News
This week, Next Century Cities’ Senior Program Manager Cat Blake participated in a 5G expert panel workshop organized by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The two day workshop, which included participation from academics, technologists, analysts, and...
Sep 27, 2019 | Blog Entry, NCC News, News
On September 26, 2019, Color of Change and Facebook hosted a town hall event in Atlanta, Georgia. Digital advocates and civil rights leaders from across the country were invited to share their expertise on how social media impacts both connected and disconnected...
Sep 27, 2019 | Blog Entry, NCC News, News
A coalition of stakeholders including public, nonprofit and private organizations, service providers, government agencies, educational institutions, regional broadband champions, policymakers, and citizens launched Michigan Moonshot, an ambitious initiative designed...
Sep 23, 2019 | NCC News, News, Press Releases
View a pdf of this press release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Del Fiacco jessica@nextcenturycities.org Next Century Cities Files Comments on Updates to the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection Washington D.C. – On September 24, 2019, Next Century Cities,...
Sep 23, 2019 | Blog Entry, NCC News, News
On September 12, 2019, Next Century participated in WashingTech’s inaugural Pop-up Breakfast to discuss, “The Future of Artificial Intelligence: Inclusion in the Revolution.” Former Commissioner Mignon Clyburn shared insights on how technology could introduce...
Sep 23, 2019 | Blog Entry, NCC News, News
Next Century Cities (NCC) has taken a leadership role in elevating the voices of mayors and local leaders who are working to bring 5G connectivity to their residents. NCC’s Executive Director Francella Ochillo participated in a roundtable discussion at the Smart City...
Sep 18, 2019 | Blog Entry, NCC News, News
On September 12, 2019, Senior Program Manager Cat Blake presented on Fiber and the Future of Mountain Communities, an informational panel hosted by the town of Breckenridge, Colo. Panelists discussed the importance of investing in broadband infrastructure and the...
