NEXT CENTURY CITIES PUBLISHES RESEARCH ON THE IMPORTANCE OF BROADBAND NETWORK RESILIENCY PLANNING BEFORE NATURAL DISASTERS STRIKE

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,...

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

Mar 30, 2021 | Blog Entry, By Francella Ochillo, News

  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 for a stubborn digital divide.   Puerto Ricans struggled with reliable connectivity...

Report: Communities Responding to Natural Disasters Through Network Resilience

Mar 26, 2021 | Blog Entry, By Ryan Johnston, Federal Policy, Local Policy, State Policy

Broadband networks are part of the DNA of resilient communities. As evidenced throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, reliable and high-speed connections are vital for education, health, safety, and economic development. Natural disasters pose ongoing threats to broadband...

Here’s What the American Rescue Plan Could Do to Support Broadband In Your Community

Mar 25, 2021 | Blog Entry, By Ryan Johnston, COVID-19, Federal Policy, News

Even though thousands of Americans are getting vaccinated each day, the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Families who are still struggling to pay utilities, small businesses still have difficulty keeping their doors open, and students continue to distance...

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program: A Quick Look

Mar 23, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, Federal Policy, News

Program Resources:  FCC outreach partner information and eligibility guidelines Next Century Cities’ explainer for consumers (pdf) Next Century Cities’ explainer for nontraditional providers (pdf)  National Digital Inclusion Alliance’s Emergency Broadband...

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration Hosts Webinar on Three New Broadband Funding Programs

Mar 23, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, Federal Policy, News

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) received funding from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 for broadband deployment grant programs. The statute tasks NTIA with managing three funding initiatives: Tribal Broadband...

Next Century Cities Reiterates Why Net Neutrality Protections Are an Essential Component of Universal Broadband Strategies

Mar 22, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, Federal Policy, News

On March 18th, 2021, the Federal Communications Bar Association sponsored a continuing legal education course entitled, “Net Neutrality 101: A Technical and Policy Overview.” Francella Ochillo, Next Century Cities Executive Director, was invited to speak on a panel of...

Emergency Broadband Benefit Explainer for Providers

Mar 18, 2021 | Blog Entry, By Ryan Johnston, Federal Policy, News

Providers should visit the FCC’s website for the most updated information.   Emergency Broadband Benefit Resources FCC information and eligibility guidelines for providers FCC outreach partner information and eligibility guidelines for consumers Next Century...

NCC Presents on How the Digital Divide Impacts Privacy Rights Online

Mar 15, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, News

Silicon Flatirons is known for its thought leadership on technology and telecommunications policy issues. Its conferences are a meeting point for policymakers, legal and business professionals, academics, students, and entrepreneurs to debate policy and regulations...

NCC and Allies Reiterate How the Verizon-TracFone Merger Could Shift the Entire Wireless Market and Impact Lifeline

Mar 15, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, Federal Policy, Lifeline, News

Last Fall, Verizon announced plans to buy TracFone, the largest prepaid, no-contract wireless provider in the U.S. TracFone has around 21 million customers and is one of the largest providers of Lifeline, a federal telecommunications subsidy program that enables...

Next Century Cities Pens a Letter to President Biden and Vice President Harris Urging Leadership on a National Broadband Strategy

Mar 15, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, Federal Policy, News

In February 2021, Next Century Cities (NCC) solicited feedback from local officials and community leaders on what local leaders need from the Biden-Harris Administration, Federal Communications Commission, National Telecommunications and Information Administration,...

NCC Joins NLC’s Conference to Discuss Resources for Broadband and Digital Equity Programs

Mar 10, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, Federal Policy, News, State Policy

The National League of Cities’ Congressional City Conference would ordinarily draw thousands and city officials and staffers to Washington, DC, for keynote addresses, workshops, and networking events followed by a Hill day for local officials to meet with Members of...