Oct 8, 2019 | NCC News, News
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...
Oct 7, 2019 | Blog Entry, Digital Inclusion, News
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...
Sep 23, 2019 | Blog Entry, NCC News, News
On September 12, 2019, Next Century participated in WashingTech’s inaugural Pop-up Breakfast to discuss, “The Future of Artificial Intelligence: Inclusion in the Revolution.” Former Commissioner Mignon Clyburn shared insights on how technology could introduce...
Sep 23, 2019 | Blog Entry, NCC News, News
Next Century Cities (NCC) has taken a leadership role in elevating the voices of mayors and local leaders who are working to bring 5G connectivity to their residents. NCC’s Executive Director Francella Ochillo participated in a roundtable discussion at the Smart City...
Jul 30, 2019 | Blog Entry, Digital Inclusion, News, Telling Your Story
Local-level digital inclusion funding programs can not only provide support for community initiatives, but can also help inform and complement city-led digital inclusion efforts and city online service delivery. In 1997, Seattle became the first city to establish such...
Nov 12, 2018 | Blog Entry, News
London. Visiting a city so very old, one that holds so much history, is awe-inspiring. Standing in front of the London Tower and Buckingham Palace, crossing the London Bridge and the Tower Bridge, and viewing construction that has survived since the 12th...
Sep 20, 2018 | Digital Inclusion, PPP, Resources, Spotlight Cities, Telling Your Story
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