Feb 20, 2019 | Additional Resources, Getting Started, Resources
This glossary was developed in partnership with the Institute for Local Self-Reliance 5G 5G, or fifth generation, is the next iteration of cell phone networks. 5G service will be faster and have lower latency than 4G LTE, and will require densely deployed “small...
Nov 1, 2018 | Additional Resources, Resources
Unique Applications Webinar
Aug 29, 2018 | Additional Resources, Outside Resources, Resources
This paper projects the statewide net benefits that could be obtained from installation of rural broadband in all of the areas served by Rural Electric Member Cooperatives (REMC) in the state of Indiana.
Aug 2, 2018 | Additional Resources, Blog Entry, PPP, Telling Your Story
What’s your marketing mission? What? You mean “take-rate,” right? No. Take-rate is another way of saying “sales goals.” The marketing mission has a different kind of value than sales targets. In the 20 years I did marketing for high-tech companies, a lot of us in that...
Jul 31, 2018 | Additional Resources, Blog Entry, Digital Inclusion, Financing
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)’s Mobility Fund Phase II (MF-II) aims to incentivize LTE/4G deployment in rural areas through reverse auction by making available up to $4.53 billion over the next ten years. However, some find the data that the FCC uses to...
Jul 19, 2018 | Additional Resources, Blog Entry, Digital Inclusion, Financing, Models 101, Policies and Ordinances
What is an Unbundled Network Element (UNE)? Think of a UNE as a “broadband bridge.” This bridge allows network builders to supplement their networks by leasing (at a favorable rate) network elements — telecommunications infrastructure such as copper wire and fiber —...
Jun 28, 2018 | 5G, Additional Resources, Blog Entry, NCC, News, Outside Resources, Small Cells
With 5G technology quickly approaching, we’d like to give communities a refresher on the resources that Next Century Cities has available on 5G and small cell deployment. Blog Posts We published a guide to help municipalities navigate the FCC’s September 2018...
Feb 13, 2018 | Additional Resources, Blog Entry, Getting Started, News, Resources
Image courtesy of J. Guevara There isn’t one right way to bring broadband to your city. There is, however, a common element that appears in many city success stories: a staff member leading the effort. Having a staff member in a leadership role who is passionate and...
Jan 26, 2018 | Additional Resources, Resources
Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) Webinar
Dec 4, 2017 | Additional Resources, Outside Resources, Resources, Telling Your Story
TEDx Talk: The Internet Disruption Every City Needs, by Jeff Christensen
Nov 30, 2017 | Additional Resources, Benton Playbook Resources, Digital Inclusion, Resources
Civic Engagement Webinar
Sep 19, 2017 | Additional Resources, Resources
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) frequently releases Notices of Inquiries (NOIs) and Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs). An NOI is a request for information from stakeholders. The FCC might issue an NOI in order to gather data and input about a specific...
