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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
May 12, 2016 | Benton Playbook Resources, 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...
Mar 21, 2016 | Blog Entry, News, Press Releases
Today, Next Century Cities hosted Digital Northwest: A Summit for Regional Broadband Leaders in Seattle, Washington. The event, co-hosted with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce, featured national,...
Mar 1, 2016 | News, Press Releases
For Immediate Release Contact: Deb Socia, Executive Director 617-251-8358 deb@nextcenturycities.org Next Century Cities Supports Louisville, KY in Fight for Local Broadband Choice Washington, DC (March 1, 2016) –Today, Next Century Cities, a nonprofit membership...
Dec 10, 2015 | News, Press Releases
For Immediate Release Contact: Todd O’Boyle 252-903-3606 todd@nextcenturycities.org 44 Mayors and City Leaders Support Modernizing Federal Lifeline Program to Include Broadband Washington, DC (December 10, 2015) – Today, 44 mayors and city officials sent a letter to...
Nov 5, 2015 | News, Press Releases
For Immediate Release Contact: Deb Socia, 617-251-8358 deb@nextcenturycities.org Next Century Cities Announces Digital Inclusion Leadership Awards Winners Six Communities Across Country Recognized for Proposed or Existing Programs to Bridge Digital Divide Nashville,...
Sep 28, 2015 | News, Press Releases
For Immediate Release Contact: Deb Socia, 617-251-8358 Deb@nextcenturycities.org Next Century Cities Hosts Digital New England, a Regional Broadband Summit in Maine, Featuring Senator Angus King Regional Leaders Gather to Discuss Benefits of Improved Broadband Access...
Sep 17, 2015 | News, Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Deb Socia 617-251-8358 deb@nextcenturycities.org Next Century Cities Event in Lexington, KY Teaches Lessons for Financing Next-Generation Broadband Projects Public and Private Sector Leaders Joined Together to Discuss Approaches and...