Getting Broadband to the “Friendliest People in the Country” Could Transform Deep East Texas
If you drift off of Interstate 45 in East Texas, you’ll find a region of natural resources, rich with national forests, picturesque landscapes, clean air, and freshwater. Communities are linked by a partnership in the Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) as...
From Tuna to Telecommunications in American Samoa
Almost 7,000 miles from the nation’s capital is a community of five islands and two coral atolls with a rich Polynesian history. American Samoa, the United States’ southernmost territory, is spread across approximately 76 square land miles and is home to approximately...
NEXT CENTURY CITIES PUBLISHES RESEARCH ON THE IMPORTANCE OF BROADBAND NETWORK RESILIENCY PLANNING BEFORE NATURAL DISASTERS STRIKE
You can find a pdf of the press release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lukas Pietrzak lukas@nextcenturycities.org NEXT CENTURY CITIES PUBLISHES RESEARCH ON THE IMPORTANCE OF BROADBAND NETWORK RESILIENCY PLANNING BEFORE NATURAL DISASTERS STRIKE Washington,...
Commissioner Alexandra Fernandez Navarro is Working to Change Broadband Outcomes in Puerto Rico
Approximately 2.8 million Americans call Puerto Rico home. Known for its colorful architecture, cobblestone streets, and rich culture, this U.S. territory is also known for a stubborn digital divide. Puerto Ricans struggled with reliable connectivity...
Report: Communities Responding to Natural Disasters Through Network Resilience
Broadband networks are part of the DNA of resilient communities. As evidenced throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, reliable and high-speed connections are vital for education, health, safety, and economic development. Natural disasters pose ongoing threats to broadband...
Here’s What the American Rescue Plan Could Do to Support Broadband In Your Community
Even though thousands of Americans are getting vaccinated each day, the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Families who are still struggling to pay utilities, small businesses still have difficulty keeping their doors open, and students continue to distance...
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program: A Quick Look
Program Resources: FCC outreach partner information and eligibility guidelines Next Century Cities' explainer for consumers (pdf) Next Century Cities' explainer for nontraditional providers (pdf) National Digital Inclusion Alliance’s Emergency Broadband Benefit...
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration Hosts Webinar on Three New Broadband Funding Programs
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) received funding from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 for broadband deployment grant programs. The statute tasks NTIA with managing three funding initiatives: Tribal Broadband...
Next Century Cities Reiterates Why Net Neutrality Protections Are an Essential Component of Universal Broadband Strategies
On March 18th, 2021, the Federal Communications Bar Association sponsored a continuing legal education course entitled, “Net Neutrality 101: A Technical and Policy Overview.” Francella Ochillo, Next Century Cities Executive Director, was invited to speak on a panel of...
Emergency Broadband Benefit Explainer for Providers
Providers should visit the FCC’s website for the most updated information. Emergency Broadband Benefit Resources FCC information and eligibility guidelines for providers FCC outreach partner information and eligibility guidelines for consumers Next Century...
NCC Presents on How the Digital Divide Impacts Privacy Rights Online
Silicon Flatirons is known for its thought leadership on technology and telecommunications policy issues. Its conferences are a meeting point for policymakers, legal and business professionals, academics, students, and entrepreneurs to debate policy and regulations...
NCC and Allies Reiterate How the Verizon-TracFone Merger Could Shift the Entire Wireless Market and Impact Lifeline
Last Fall, Verizon announced plans to buy TracFone, the largest prepaid, no-contract wireless provider in the U.S. TracFone has around 21 million customers and is one of the largest providers of Lifeline, a federal telecommunications subsidy program that enables...
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