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, 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...

Next Century Cities Co-Hosts Regional Summit with Over 250 Broadband Leaders in Seattle

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,...

Next Century Cities Supports Louisville, KY in Fight for Local Broadband Choice

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...

44 Mayors and City Leaders Support Modernizing Federal Lifeline Program to Include Broadband

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...

Next Century Cities Announces Digital Inclusion Leadership Awards Winners

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,...

Next Century Cities Hosts Digital New England, a Regional Broadband Summit in Maine, Featuring Senator Angus King

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...

Next Century Cities Event in Lexington, KY Teaches Lessons for Financing Next-Generation Broadband Projects

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...