Dec 23, 2019 | Blog Entry, News, Resources
Two new fact sheets from Next Century Cities and the Open Technology Institute explain what spectrum is and why unlicensed sharing on the 6 GHz band is important for wireless connectivity. View these fact sheets below: OTI-Spectrum-122019 ...
Dec 20, 2019 | NCC News, News
This week, Next Century Cities joined 18 other organizations in asking the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make regulatory changes that would enable Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to best use TV white space (TVWS) technology to expand broadband access....
Dec 20, 2019 | Blog Entry, News
Our 2019 Membership Report looks back on the progress our members made this year and how we’ve grown our diverse network of communities committed to affordable and accessible broadband for all. ...
Dec 20, 2019 | NCC News, News
Los Angeles County unveils an interactive map aimed at addressing homelessness; Next Century Cities shares a toolkit to help communities support the 2020 Census; Detroit looks to expand its data team; and more!
Dec 18, 2019 | Blog Entry, NCC News, News
In the spring of 2020, every household across the country will receive an invitation to participate in the decennial census. Because the 2020 census is the first to be conducted primarily online, municipalities are preparing for new challenges as they work to make...
Dec 18, 2019 | NCC News, News, Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 18, 2019 Contact: Jessica Del Fiacco jessica@nextcenturycities.org New Next Century Cities Toolkit Supports Census 2020 Outreach Local Kiosk Programs Help Ensure That Every Resident Is Counted Washington, DC (December 18, 2019) — Next...
Dec 13, 2019 | NCC News, News
The recent growth of streaming video services doesn’t justify redefining broadband as web speeds of at least 100 Mbps, the cable lobbying group NCTA – The Internet & Television Association says in a new filing with the Federal Communications...
Dec 10, 2019 | Blog Entry, News
Next Century Cities, Public Knowledge, and Common Cause submitted joint reply comments in response to the Federal Communications Commission’s Notice of Inquiry on broadband deployment. The groups urged the Commission to increase the minimum benchmark speed of 25...
Dec 4, 2019 | Blog Entry, News
On November 20, 2019, Next Century Cities’ Executive Director, Francella Ochillo, participated in a digital inclusion webinar hosted by Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC. Policy experts from the National Digital Inclusion Alliance, Spectrum’s Digital Education...
Dec 2, 2019 | Blog Entry, News
Next Century Cities is constantly working to put a spotlight on local broadband connectivity efforts. One of the most important components of our advocacy strategy is to create opportunities for local leaders to communicate directly with the Federal Communications...
Nov 26, 2019 | NCC News, News
Citing the rapid growth of streaming video services, consumer advocacy groups are urging the Federal Communications Commission to define broadband as web speeds of at least 100 Mbps — a fourfold increase over the current benchmark.
Nov 25, 2019 | Blog Entry, News
Next Century Cities (NCC) and the New York Library Association (NYLA) have a shared goal. Both work to ensure that every resident in a community has reliable broadband access. NCC supports broadband expansion efforts by city leaders, advocating for policies that...
