Midwest Broadband Advocates Gather at Great Lakes Connect
At the beginning of October, Next Century Cities Policy Director Christopher Mitchell and Communications Specialist Jessica Del Fiacco attended the Great Lakes Connect Broadband Development Conference in Lake Geneva, Wisc. Great Lakes Connect brings together...
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Next Century Cities Supports the Next Generation of Tech Policy Leaders
October 7, 2019 was not only the first day of National Digital Inclusion Week, it marked the inaugural meeting of the Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN), a conference hosted at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Public and private foundations...
read moreThe Tennessean — Broadband access isn’t just a rural issue. We need a national solution.
In the digital age, educational outcomes and economic mobility are tied directly to the ability to get online. Without broadband access, applying for jobs, completing homework assignments and getting transportation can pose insurmountable challenges.
read moreLaw360 — Lack Of Broadband Data Dooms Subsidy Cap, Groups Say
The Federal Communications Commission should not impose an overall spending cap on its broadband and telephone subsidy programs because it still doesn't know the extent of the "digital divide" that the programs are meant to address, public interest groups said in a...
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Fort Collins: Planning for Digital Inclusion from Day One
Fort Collins, Colo. has just launched Connexion, a community-owned fiber network. As they build out the network, city leaders are already planning ahead to ensure all residents are able to benefit from better connectivity. Fort Collins has developed an...
read moreEx Parte Disclosure: Meeting with FCC Commissioner O’Rielly’s Office to Discuss Updates to Data Collection
On October 7, 2019, Phillip Berenbroick and Jenna Leventoff of Public Knowledge, Francella Ochillo of Next Century Cities, and Amir Nasr of New America’s Open Technology Institute met with Arielle Roth of Commissioner Michael O’Rielly’s office to discuss the Federal...
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Cedar Falls: Connecting Students to the Tools They Need to Succeed
Students in Cedar Falls, Iowa, have an easier time getting homework done, thanks to a partnership between Cedar Falls Community Schools and Cedar Falls Utilities, which operates the city’s broadband network. Any household that has a student in grades 7-12 that...
read moreLaw360 — FCC Told To Prioritize Small Carrier Burdens In Data Reporting
Broadband Connects America Sends Letter to Congress on Broadband Mapping
On October 8, 2019, Next Century Cities, along with other members of the Broadband Connects America coalition, signed onto a letter to the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Communications & Technology regarding efforts to improve national broadband...
read moreNext Century Cities Submits Reply Comments on Broadband Data Collection
On October 7, 2019, Next Century Cities submitted reply comments to the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) on the establishment of the Digital Opportunity Data Collection and modernization of the Form 477 data collection program. Read the reply comments here. Read...
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Wilson: Investing in Residents for an Equitable Future
As Wilson, N.C. transitioned from “the World’s Greatest Tobacco Market” to “NC’s First Gigabit City,” local leaders worked hard to prioritize equitable access and opportunities for all residents. Greenlight, Wilson’s Fiber-to-the-Home network, now connects more than...
read moreLocal Governments Play a Critical Role in Ensuring Equitable 5G Network Deployment
This week, Next Century Cities’ Senior Program Manager Cat Blake participated in a 5G expert panel workshop organized by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The two day workshop, which included participation from academics, technologists, analysts, and...
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