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Federal Privacy Legislation & Broadband: What’s in the American Data Privacy and Protection Act?

By Ryan Johnston As billions of federal dollars are invested into bringing disconnected households online, the amount of user-generated data will exponentially increase. Advocates across the country are working to

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July 25, 2022

Local Control over Pole Attachment Costs Is Essential for Expediting Broadband Deployment

By Ryan Johnston   Utility poles, an essential component of broadband deployment, are controlled by a wide variety of entities. Municipalities that own their utility poles are in the best

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June 29, 2022

NCC Joins NATOA and Allies in Outlining Public Interest Pole Attachment Principles for Policymakers

By Ryan Johnston and Corian Zacher Credit: Wikimedia Next Century Cities, in conjunction with the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) and other allied organizations, filed a March

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June 14, 2022

Next Century Cities Praises Grant Requirements That Prioritize Low-Income Access and Competitive Broadband Speeds in Capital Fund Project Awards

You can find a PDF of this press release here. For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org June 7, 2022 Washington, D.C. (June 7, 2022) – The U.S. Department of

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June 7, 2022

NCC Urges Federal Communications Commission to Take an Equitable Approach to Addressing Digital Discrimination

By Ryan Johnston Digital discrimination emerged as a result of a lack of requirements for Internet service providers to serve entire communities and a market incentive for them to serve

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May 26, 2022

Report Summary: The National Consumer Law Center Releases a Report on the Consumer Protections in Affordable Connectivity Program.

By Ryan Johnston The Affordable Connectivity Program (“ACP”) is a federal broadband subsidy program that provides $30 a month ($75 on Tribal Lands) for those who qualify. As of April

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May 23, 2022

Next Century Cities Supports the FCC’S Commitment to Prevent and Eliminate Digital Discrimination

You can find a PDF of this press release here. For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org May 17, 2022 Washington, D.C. (May 17, 2022) – The Federal Communications Commission requested

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May 17, 2022

Next Century Cities Applauds the Biden Administration’s Commitment to Expand Affordable Broadband Connectivity

You can find a PDF of this press release here. For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org May 9, 2022 Washington, D.C. (May 9, 2022) – Today, President Biden and

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May 9, 2022

Next Century Cities Joins Public Interest Allies in Opposing Unwarranted Delays in Compliance With ACP Rules

The Affordable Connectivity Program (“ACP”) is a 14.2 billion dollar program intended to help low-income households afford essential broadband services. This program provides consumers $30 a month to apply to

Read More »
April 13, 2022

Spectrum Spotlight: What’s Happening With 5.9 GHz?

By Ryan Johnston   Electromagnetic spectrum touches our lives in more ways than many people expect. Its uses range from the licensed spectrum that companies use to provide cellular service,

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April 12, 2022
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Federal Privacy Legislation & Broadband: What’s in the American Data Privacy and Protection Act?

By Ryan Johnston As billions of federal dollars are invested into bringing disconnected households online, the amount of user-generated data will exponentially increase. Advocates across the country are working to

Read More »
July 25, 2022 5:09 pm No Comments

Local Control over Pole Attachment Costs Is Essential for Expediting Broadband Deployment

By Ryan Johnston   Utility poles, an essential component of broadband deployment, are controlled by a wide variety of entities. Municipalities that own their utility poles are in the best

Read More »
June 29, 2022 8:28 am No Comments

NCC Joins NATOA and Allies in Outlining Public Interest Pole Attachment Principles for Policymakers

By Ryan Johnston and Corian Zacher Credit: Wikimedia Next Century Cities, in conjunction with the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) and other allied organizations, filed a March

Read More »
June 14, 2022 4:13 pm No Comments

Next Century Cities Praises Grant Requirements That Prioritize Low-Income Access and Competitive Broadband Speeds in Capital Fund Project Awards

You can find a PDF of this press release here. For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org June 7, 2022 Washington, D.C. (June 7, 2022) – The U.S. Department of

Read More »
June 7, 2022 3:41 pm No Comments

NCC Urges Federal Communications Commission to Take an Equitable Approach to Addressing Digital Discrimination

By Ryan Johnston Digital discrimination emerged as a result of a lack of requirements for Internet service providers to serve entire communities and a market incentive for them to serve

Read More »
May 26, 2022 4:46 pm No Comments

Report Summary: The National Consumer Law Center Releases a Report on the Consumer Protections in Affordable Connectivity Program.

By Ryan Johnston The Affordable Connectivity Program (“ACP”) is a federal broadband subsidy program that provides $30 a month ($75 on Tribal Lands) for those who qualify. As of April

Read More »
May 23, 2022 12:35 pm No Comments

Next Century Cities Supports the FCC’S Commitment to Prevent and Eliminate Digital Discrimination

You can find a PDF of this press release here. For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org May 17, 2022 Washington, D.C. (May 17, 2022) – The Federal Communications Commission requested

Read More »
May 17, 2022 5:03 pm No Comments

Next Century Cities Applauds the Biden Administration’s Commitment to Expand Affordable Broadband Connectivity

You can find a PDF of this press release here. For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org May 9, 2022 Washington, D.C. (May 9, 2022) – Today, President Biden and

Read More »
May 9, 2022 5:49 pm No Comments

Next Century Cities Joins Public Interest Allies in Opposing Unwarranted Delays in Compliance With ACP Rules

The Affordable Connectivity Program (“ACP”) is a 14.2 billion dollar program intended to help low-income households afford essential broadband services. This program provides consumers $30 a month to apply to

Read More »
April 13, 2022 4:38 pm No Comments

Spectrum Spotlight: What’s Happening With 5.9 GHz?

By Ryan Johnston   Electromagnetic spectrum touches our lives in more ways than many people expect. Its uses range from the licensed spectrum that companies use to provide cellular service,

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April 12, 2022 9:23 am No Comments

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