#MobileOnly Challenge to Kickoff in January 2018, Protesting FCC’s Plan to Lower Broadband Quality Standards

Dec 18, 2017 | NCC News, News, Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Deb Socia, Next Century Cities deb@nextcenturycities.org; (617) 251-8358   #MobileOnly Challenge to Kickoff in January 2018, Protesting FCC’s Plan to Lower Broadband Quality Standards FCC Commissioners Clyburn and Rosenworcel to...

Six Communities Recognized as Leaders in Digital Inclusion Efforts at Broadband Communities Summit Event

May 2, 2017 | News, Press Releases

For Immediate Release Contact: Deb Socia 617-251-8358; deb@nextcenturycities.org   Six Communities Recognized as Leaders in Digital Inclusion Efforts at Broadband Communities Summit Event   2017 Digital Inclusion Leadership Award Winners Announced   Dallas, Texas....

Next Century Cities Identifies Policies to Expand Broadband in New Agenda

Apr 4, 2017 | News, Press Releases

Next Century Cities Identifies Policies to Expand Broadband in New Agenda Emerging Issues Policy Agenda Showcases Successful Connectivity Efforts and Offers Creative Policy Recommendations   Washington, D.C. (April 4, 2017) — Today, Next Century Cities released...

Mayors and Elected Officials from Over 60 Cities and Counties Send Letter to President and Congress on Importance of Broadband Infrastructure

Mar 1, 2017 | News, Press Releases

Mayors and Elected Officials from Over 60 Cities and Counties Send Letter to President and Congress on Importance of Broadband Infrastructure Members of Next Century Cities Call for Congress to Include Broadband Investment in Potential Infrastructure Legislation on...

Next Century Cities Commends Focus on Broadband Access and Local Leadership in FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn’s #Solutions2020 Plan

Jan 11, 2017 | News, Press Releases

Next Century Cities submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) supporting Commissioner Mignon Clyburn’s #Solutions2020 Call to Action Plan. In particular, Next Century Cities cited our support for the plan’s call to ensure affordable access to...

Next Century Cities, Schools Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition, and US Ignite Host Event on Broadband Goals to Transform Communities

Nov 30, 2016 | News, Press Releases

Next Century Cities, Schools Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition, and US Ignite Host Event on Broadband Goals to Transform Communities Event Featured Bipartisan Senators and Local Broadband Champions on Current Broadband Achievements and Future Policy Goals for...

Next Century Cities and Google Fiber Announce Digital Inclusion Leadership Competition

Nov 18, 2016 | News, Press Releases

Next Century Cities and Google Fiber Announce Digital Inclusion Leadership Competition 2017 Awards Will Recognize Successful City Governments and Programs Bridging the Digital Divide   Pittsburgh, PA (November 18, 2016) – Next Century Cities, a nonprofit membership...

Letter Signed by 42 Mayors and City Leaders Sent to Chattanooga, TN & Wilson, NC

Aug 24, 2016 | News, Press Releases

Over 40 Leaders from 38 Communities across the Nation Show Solidarity with Mayor Berke and Mayor Rose, Support Broadband Solutions that Are Right for Their Citizens Washington, DC (August 24, 2016) — Over forty mayors and city leaders from the bipartisan...

Next Century Cities Announces Three Winning Cities of the Benton Awards for Next Generation Engagement

Aug 16, 2016 | Benton Playbook Resources, Blog Entry, News, Press Releases

Raleigh, NC, Austin, TX, and Louisville, KY Selected for Programs to Bolster Civic Engagement Using High-Speed Broadband Connectivity Washington, D.C. (August 16, 2016) – Next Century Cities today announced the three winning cities of the inaugural Charles Benton Next...

Statement on Sixth Circuit Court Overturning FCC Decision for Local Broadband Choice

Aug 10, 2016 | News, Press Releases

Washington, DC (August 10, 2016) – In a move that impacts Next Century Cities members Chattanooga, TN and Wilson, NC, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit today released a decision overturning the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) ruling allowing...

Next Century Cities Partners with New US Senate Broadband Caucus

Jul 12, 2016 | News, Press Releases

Mayors and City Leaders Will Play Key Role Partnering with Senators Committed to Next-Generation Broadband Access Washington, DC (July 12, 2016) — Next Century Cities, a bipartisan membership organization of 144 mayors and city officials working to ensure fast,...

New Award for Tech-Powered Democracy from Next Century Cities Named for Charles Benton

May 12, 2016 | Benton Playbook Resources, Blog Entry, News, Press Releases

Washington, DC (May 12, 2016) – Next Century Cities announced today that its award for cities using high-speed broadband to bolster democratic participation will be named in honor of the late Charles Benton, a pioneer in using the latest communications tools to...