Sep 26, 2018 | News, Press Releases
Find a PDF of this release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Del Fiacco jessica@nextcenturycities.org, 612-540-5997 The FCC’s Small Cell Order Threatens Local Control Next Century Cities condemns the Order for limitations placed on local governments ...
Sep 11, 2018 | News, Press Releases
Find a PDF of this release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Deb Socia deb@nextcenturycities.org T-Mobile, Sprint Merger Would Harm Wireless Competition, Subscribers Washington, DC (September 11, 2018) — T-Mobile and Sprint’s $26 billion merger would reduce...
Jan 19, 2018 | News, Press Releases
Find a PDF of this release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Deb Socia, Next Century Cities deb@nextcenturycities.org; (617) 251-8358 After Public Pressure with #MobileOnly Challenge, FCC to Maintain High-Quality Broadband Standards Next Century Cities Commends...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
