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...
Sep 10, 2019 | NCC News, News
Next Century Cities released a new fact sheet, “The Opportunity of Municipal Broadband.” The two-page document outlines “the benefits of municipal networks,” highlighting the variety of funding methods used to build networks, including revenue bonds, loans and Tax...
Sep 4, 2019 | Blog Entry, NCC News, News
Washington, District of Columbia on August 21, 2019 | Seattle, Washington on August 28, 2019 As part of a larger effort to incorporate local voices into national policy debates, Next Century Cities convened meetings for broadband advocates, elected officials, industry...
Aug 26, 2019 | Blog Entry, NCC News, News
Senior Program Manager Cat Blake published an op-ed in The Hill on why candidates for any level of office should be addressing broadband access. She writes: “Candidates for office at any level of government, and from any party, should consider universal...
Aug 20, 2019 | Blog Entry, News
View this ex parte as a pdf here. August 19, 2019 Ms. Marlene H. Dortch Secretary Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street NW Washington, DC 20554 Re: Ex Parte Disclosure Pursuant to 47 C.F.R. § 1.1206(b) in WC Docket Nos. 19-195 and 11-10 Dear Ms. Dortch:...
Aug 19, 2019 | NCC News, News
Slow internet speed in rural areas does more than stop farmers from buying Netflix subscriptions, and it could be robbing their communities of a chance at financial success.
Aug 19, 2019 | Blog Entry, NCC News, News
Next Century Cities is searching for candidates to fill three open seats on our Advisory Board. Applicants should be passionate about expanding digital access and have experience working in the technology or telecommunications fields. The Advisory Board provides...
