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Next Century Cities Joins Letter Asking Congress to Weigh in on the 3.45 – 3.55 GHz Auction

Mar 5, 2021 | Blog Entry, By Ryan Johnston, Federal Policy, News

The Federal Communications Commission is constantly working to make spectrum available for 5G services. To this end, on February 24th, it released a draft Report and Order to be considered at the agency’s March open meeting that would establish the licensing rules and...

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House CONNECT Act Proposal Would Erect Barriers for New Municipal Broadband Networks

Feb 24, 2021 | Blog Entry, By Ryan Johnston, Federal Policy, News

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that broadband access is essential for distance learning, telework, and telehealth applications. To that end, on February 16, 2021, House republicans announced a series of 28 bills that are intended to “improve” broadband competition...

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The Urban and Rural Divide is Not as Clear as You May Think

Feb 24, 2021 | Blog Entry, By Ryan Johnston, Federal Policy

  Broadband policy discussions are often reduced into how broadband should be deployed in rural areas, and why adoption is an ongoing issue among urban populations. While the technologies and strategies needed for success are fundamentally different, both require...

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Three strategies for expanding broadband access in unincorporated areas

Feb 24, 2021 | Blog Entry, By Corian Zacher, Local Policy, News

People in unincorporated communities need broadband access just as much as people living in cities do, but are disadvantaged from the organizational structures and funding opportunities that incorporated areas have to connect residents.  Each state has its own rules...

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Promoting Digital Literacy in Central Valley, California

Feb 24, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, News, Spotlight City

With Professor Randy Villegas, College of the Sequoias   Can you tell us a little about yourself and your community? I'm currently a professor at the College of the Sequoias Community College here in the South Valley. I've also been previously involved in...

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Taking a Holistic Approach in San Antonio, Texas

Feb 24, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, Spotlight City

With Candelaria Mendoza, Brian Dillard, and John Rodriguez of the City of San Antonio   NCC: Could you start by telling us a bit about the broadband landscape in San Antonio? City of San Antonio: We are not unique in San Antonio. We are really similar to...

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Overcoming Poverty in Delano, California

Feb 24, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, News, Spotlight City

With Mayor Bryan Osorio   NCC: Could you start out by telling us a little bit about Delano, California? City of Delano: Delano is located in Kern County, which is within the South San Joaquin Valley. For those who have never heard of it, I won’t blame you because...

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Pursuing Private Partnerships in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Feb 24, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, News, Spotlight City

With Clay Holk, Coronavirus Relief Funds Program Manager, the City of Tulsa   NCC: Tell us about connectivity initiatives in Tulsa. City of Tulsa: Our first big project is called Connect Tulsa, which recognized the importance of having broadband internet,...

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Connecting “Hill” Communities in Randolph County, West Virginia

Feb 24, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, News, Spotlight City

With Jennifer Griggs, Grants Manager, Randolph County Housing Authority   NCC: Can you give us an overview of Randolph County and the work you all are doing. RCHA: We have about six different counties that we serve in West Virginia. Randolph County is the primary...

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Working Together in Brownsville, Texas

Feb 24, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, News, Spotlight City

With Ramiro Gonzalez and Felipe Romero, City of Brownsville   NCC: Could you start by telling us a little about Brownsville, Texas? City of Brownsville: Brownsville is the 16th largest city in Texas. Our population is about 185,000 give or take. For our broadband...

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Land O’Lakes is Working to Close the Digital Divide

Feb 24, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, Federal Policy, Local Policy, NCC News, Spotlight City

A Conversation with Next Century Cities and Land O'Lakes' Director of Federal Government and Industry Relations, Michael Daniels   Francella Ochillo: We would like to know what you guys have been doing over the past year. We’re constantly thinking about “How do...

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In a Series of Meetings With FCC Commissioners, NCC Highlights the Community-Level Impact of the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

Feb 23, 2021 | Blog Entry, By NCC Staff, Federal Policy, NCC News, News

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (“EBBP”) will help low-income households afford broadband subscriptions required for telework, distance learning, and telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Next Century Cities met with the offices of Acting Chairwoman Jessica...

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