Next Century Cities Archives : Broadband Breakfast

Broadband Mapping & Data3 months ago

Next Century Cities Presses FCC for ‘Average’ Speed on Broadband Label

The group also recommended a more streamlined complaint process for digital discrimination issues.

Broadband's Impact3 months ago

Community Engagement is Key to BEAD Grant Planning Process, Experts Say

The current surge of broadband funding presents opportunities as well as challenges.

Broadband Mapping5 months ago

FCC Broadband Challenge Data May Be Evaluated Post-Deadline by the Commerce Department

States facing difficulties collecting coverage data may have more time to present challenges.

Digital Inclusion6 months ago

FCC Proposes Competing ‘Digital Discrimination’ Definitions, Advocates Clash

The FCC requested input on allowing economic and technical feasibility exceptions to the definition.

Broadband Roundup7 months ago

Broadband-focused Dems Win Reelection, Questions on Digital Discrimination, New Comcast Exec

Rep. Abigail Spanberger’s Speedy Updates Act was signed into law as part of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Broadband Mapping & Data7 months ago

FCC Filings Expose Divisions on Broadband ‘Nutrition’ Label Disclosures of Speeds

'There are serious questions about whether a strong, effective label is achievable with a 2–2 Commission'

Broadband Roundup8 months ago

High Demand for Middle Mile Grants, Local Concerns in FCC Process, Musk Agrees to Buy Twitter Again

The NTIA said it has received $5.5-billion worth of applications for the $1-billion middle mile program.

Broadband Roundup9 months ago

Chips Act Hires, Telehealth Key to Address Birth Mortality, Ookla Rates 5G in College Towns

The White House announced six hires to take charge of $52-billion semiconductor program.

Broadband's Impact11 months ago

Baltimore Needs Grassroots Help to Bridge Digital Divide, Experts Say

'Baltimore lags behind many cities when it comes to the number of households with home internet connections.'

Fiber1 year ago

Municipalities Generally Prefer Not to Own Broadband Builds, Conference Hears

Broadband leaders note cities prefer to partner than to own networks.

Digital Inclusion1 year ago

Digital Divide Impacting Access to Justice, Conference Hears

Some lawyers say their clients are having a difficult time getting access to the legal system without connectivity.

Open Access2 years ago

Open Access Networks Key To Affordability Question, House Committee Hears

The House Energy and Commerce committee heard arguments that open access to networks is crucial for competition and affordability.

Education3 years ago

Children Are Being ‘Locked Out of Their Classrooms’ Without E-Rate Action, Says Jessica Rosenworsel

October 15, 2020 — Millions of Americans remain unconnected today, even as broadband connectivity remains vital to countless aspects of […]

Broadband's Impact3 years ago

Stakeholders and Tech Experts Gather to Discuss the Future of Internet Governance

July 23, 2020 — Tech policy experts gathered virtually Wednesday and Thursday for IGF-USA 2020, a digital event held by […]

Infrastructure3 years ago

Next Century Cities Discuss Dissatisfaction with Broadband Providers in Webinar With FCC Officials

May 1, 2020— A spokesman for Federal Communication Commission Chairman Ajit Pai on Thursday highlighting the agency’s grant of hundreds […]

Broadband Roundup3 years ago

Coronavirus Roundup: Digital Divide in Hardware, Next Century Cities on Local Broadband, CCIA Worker Guidelines

School districts are scrambling to purchase as many Google Chromebooks and iPads, the tele-educational tools of choice, to deal with […]

Broadband Mapping3 years ago

FCC ‘Coloring Outside the Lines’ on Broadband Mapping, Say Critics at Next Century Cities Event

WASHINGTON, January 24, 2020 – The broadband data collection activities of the Federal Communication Commission are inaccurate by an “order […]

Digital Inclusion3 years ago

Advocates for Digital Inclusion Address Different Facets of Bridging the Digital Divide

WASHINGTON, January 23, 2020 – The digital divide is a real division in the country, affects more than just rural […]

Broadband Roundup4 years ago

Ajit Pai Discusses 5G in Geopolitical Context, TIA on 5G Supply Chain, Benton Institute’s Vision for 2020s

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai calls for more spectrum and fiber Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai said that the US […]

Antitrust4 years ago

Broadband Roundup: Everyone (Almost) Gangs Up on Google, Muni Broadband Fact Sheet, SHLB Anchornet Conference

It seems that everyone except California and Alabama wants in on the action, whatever that action is, against Google. Attorneys […]

Broadband Roundup4 years ago

Cable Industry Touts Energy Efficiency, Next Century Highlights Open Access Fiber, Aspen Forum Set

Nearly 100 percent of internet modems, routers, and other equipment sold to residential broadband subscribers in 2018 met the energy-efficiency […]

Artificial Intelligence4 years ago

Panelists, Including Facebook Executive, Call For Increased Content Moderation

WASHINGTON, July 22, 2019 — The primary responsibility of moderating online platforms lies with the platforms themselves, making Section 230 […]

Broadband Roundup4 years ago

Francella Ochillo is New Chief at Next Century Cities, Vermont Broadband Bill, and States Ponder Telehealth

Next Century Cities on Tuesday announced that it had named Francella Ochillo as the non-profit organization’s new executive director. Ochillo, currently […]

Broadband's Impact4 years ago

Next Century Cities Highlights State Action for Broadband, Co-Sponsors Broadband Conference in Idaho

Next Century Cities this week highlights broadband programs in five states, in advance of the “West Central Mountains High Speed […]

Infrastructure4 years ago

One Day After Policy Event, Next Century Cities Launches Broadband Ready Toolkit

January 16, 2019 – One day after an event aimed at encouraging bipartisan solutions on technology policy, the non-profit group […]

Infrastructure4 years ago

Livestream for Next Century Cities Broadband Event

January 15, 2019 – Below is the link to, and livestream from, the Next Century Cities event, “Opportunities for Bipartisan […]

Fiber5 years ago

Neighborly Launches its Broadband Accelerator with 35 Cities, Stoking Momentum for Open Access Fiber

November 16, 2018 – With the launch of a group of communities in a “broadband accelerator” launched by the municipal […]

Infrastructure5 years ago

Regional Broadband Conference in Connecticut on Thursday, November 8

NEW BRITAIN, Conn., November 2, 2018 - Consumer Counsel Elin Swanson Katz is pleased to announce a broadband conference entitled, Connected New England: A Regional Broadband...

Broadband's Impact5 years ago

Community Broadband Efforts Alive and Thriving in Ohio, Maryland and Utah

PITTSBURGH, August 16, 2018 – Big telecommunications providers are not making it easy for communities to step up and offer […]

Broadband Data5 years ago

Rural Electric Cooperatives Pose an Obvious Solution for Deploying Fiber to Rural Areas, Says Former FCC Official

PITTSBURGH, July 31, 2018 – Rural electric cooperatives and not “small cell” deployment powered by 5G networks, may be the […]

Broadband's Impact5 years ago

For Robust Broadband in the 5G Era, More Local Control May Be Required

PITTSBURGH, July 30, 2018 – Many broadband experts speaking at the Next Century Cities regional summit here said last week […]

FCC5 years ago

FCC Chairman Attempts to Assuage Local Government Anger Against the Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee

WASHINGTON, July 12, 2018 – In advance of the Federal Communications Commission’s open meeting on Thursday, agency Chairman Ajit Pai […]

Broadband News6 years ago

Broadband Breakfast to Attend Ammon, Idaho-Next Century Cities Event on Open Access Fiber Networks

BROADBAND BREAKFAST INSIGHT: The long-awaited day has arrived for the “official” launch of the open-access fiber-optic network in Ammon, Idaho. […]

Broadband News6 years ago

Drew Clark: Rebutting Myths About UTOPIA and Fiber Networks in Deseret News Column

BROADBAND BREAKFAST INSIGHT: Here’s my piece in the Deseret News, responding to information about the Utah Telecommunications Open Infrastructure Agency […]

Broadband Data6 years ago

Two Municipal Broadband Groups Criticize Data and Analysis in U. Penn Paper

WASHINGTON, June 7, 2017 – Two organizations supportive of municipal broadband advocacy efforts last week issued differing reports critical of […]

Broadband News6 years ago

Institute for Local Self-Reliance and Next Century Cities Address ‘Fiber Fallacies’ of Yoo Report

BROADBAND BREAKFAST INSIGHT: Always important to get to the bottom of reports criticizing municipal networks in an incomplete fashion. Bravo […]

Broadband's Impact6 years ago

Riverside County Introduces Broadband Initiative for Area the Size of New Jersey

RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA, April 19, 2017 – At 7,200 square miles, this Southern California county is nearly the size of New […]

Infrastructure6 years ago

Next Century City Hosts FCC Commissioner Clyburn, Republican Congressman Biggs, and Local Leaders at Broadband Summit in Arizona

MESA, ARIZONA – Next Century Cities will host a regional broadband summit, Digital Southwest, in Mesa, Arizona from 9:00am to 5:00pm […]

Fiber8 years ago

Spurning Google Fiber, Portland Suburb of Lake Oswego Pushes Toward Broadband Partnership

LAKE OSWEGO, Oregon, October 14, 2015 - This suburb of Portland, a potential candidate for Google Fiber's Gigabit-speed internet service, has said it isn't willing to...

Broadband Data8 years ago

Next Century Cities: GAO Report Should Prompt Accessible Broadband Performance Information

Editor’s Note: Next Century Cities released the following press release, signed by representatives of 35 of the 95 cities supporting […]

Broadband Breakfast

Next Century Cities Presses FCC for ‘Average’ Speed on Broadband Label

Community Engagement is Key to BEAD Grant Planning Process, Experts Say

FCC Broadband Challenge Data May Be Evaluated Post-Deadline by the Commerce Department

FCC Proposes Competing ‘Digital Discrimination’ Definitions, Advocates Clash

Broadband-focused Dems Win Reelection, Questions on Digital Discrimination, New Comcast Exec

FCC Filings Expose Divisions on Broadband ‘Nutrition’ Label Disclosures of Speeds

High Demand for Middle Mile Grants, Local Concerns in FCC Process, Musk Agrees to Buy Twitter Again

Chips Act Hires, Telehealth Key to Address Birth Mortality, Ookla Rates 5G in College Towns

Baltimore Needs Grassroots Help to Bridge Digital Divide, Experts Say

Municipalities Generally Prefer Not to Own Broadband Builds, Conference Hears

Digital Divide Impacting Access to Justice, Conference Hears

Open Access Networks Key To Affordability Question, House Committee Hears

Children Are Being ‘Locked Out of Their Classrooms’ Without E-Rate Action, Says Jessica Rosenworsel

Stakeholders and Tech Experts Gather to Discuss the Future of Internet Governance

Next Century Cities Discuss Dissatisfaction with Broadband Providers in Webinar With FCC Officials

Coronavirus Roundup: Digital Divide in Hardware, Next Century Cities on Local Broadband, CCIA Worker Guidelines

FCC ‘Coloring Outside the Lines’ on Broadband Mapping, Say Critics at Next Century Cities Event

Advocates for Digital Inclusion Address Different Facets of Bridging the Digital Divide

Ajit Pai Discusses 5G in Geopolitical Context, TIA on 5G Supply Chain, Benton Institute’s Vision for 2020s

Broadband Roundup: Everyone (Almost) Gangs Up on Google, Muni Broadband Fact Sheet, SHLB Anchornet Conference

Cable Industry Touts Energy Efficiency, Next Century Highlights Open Access Fiber, Aspen Forum Set

Panelists, Including Facebook Executive, Call For Increased Content Moderation

Francella Ochillo is New Chief at Next Century Cities, Vermont Broadband Bill, and States Ponder Telehealth

Next Century Cities Highlights State Action for Broadband, Co-Sponsors Broadband Conference in Idaho

One Day After Policy Event, Next Century Cities Launches Broadband Ready Toolkit

Livestream for Next Century Cities Broadband Event

Neighborly Launches its Broadband Accelerator with 35 Cities, Stoking Momentum for Open Access Fiber

Regional Broadband Conference in Connecticut on Thursday, November 8

Community Broadband Efforts Alive and Thriving in Ohio, Maryland and Utah

Rural Electric Cooperatives Pose an Obvious Solution for Deploying Fiber to Rural Areas, Says Former FCC Official

For Robust Broadband in the 5G Era, More Local Control May Be Required

FCC Chairman Attempts to Assuage Local Government Anger Against the Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee

Broadband Breakfast to Attend Ammon, Idaho-Next Century Cities Event on Open Access Fiber Networks

Drew Clark: Rebutting Myths About UTOPIA and Fiber Networks in Deseret News Column

Two Municipal Broadband Groups Criticize Data and Analysis in U. Penn Paper

Institute for Local Self-Reliance and Next Century Cities Address ‘Fiber Fallacies’ of Yoo Report

Riverside County Introduces Broadband Initiative for Area the Size of New Jersey

Next Century City Hosts FCC Commissioner Clyburn, Republican Congressman Biggs, and Local Leaders at Broadband Summit in Arizona

Spurning Google Fiber, Portland Suburb of Lake Oswego Pushes Toward Broadband Partnership

Next Century Cities: GAO Report Should Prompt Accessible Broadband Performance Information

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Debt Ceiling Law Doesn’t Change Administration Priorities on Semiconductors, Advanced Energy and Broadband

Sean Gonsalves: After Years of Talk, Cambridge is Now Taking Serious Look at Municipal Broadband

National League of Cities Announces Bootcamps to Support Applicants to Federal Infrastructure Programs

Debt Ceiling Bill Passes House, China Warns of AI Risks, Rural Internet Exchanges

Tom Reid: Accountability in Broadband Maps Necessary for BEAD to Achieve Mission

Mississippi Gets $151M for Broadband, FCC Commits $15M from ECF, FCC Proposes Fine Against SkySwitch

U.S. Must Take Lead on Global AI Regulations: State Department Official

Tribes Must Be Ready to Challenge State Broadband Maps: Tribal Ready

FCC Commissioner Carr Criticizes BEAD Fiber Priority Ahead of Funding Allocation

FCC Map Update, FCC Renews FirstNet Spectrum Authority, NTIA Warns EU Over Big Tech Proposal

AI is a Key Component in Effectively Managing the Energy Grid

Experts Debate TikTok Ban, Weighing National Security Against Free Speech

‘Urgent’ Social Media Advisory, Tribal Broadband Awards, Permitting Reform Progress, BroadbandNow Podcast

Bill to Regulate AI, FCC to Address Broad Use of 42 GHz Spectrum, Verizon seeks STIR/SHAKEN Extension

Former Commissioners Push for Auction Authority, U.S. Reacts to China Micron Ban, Inmarsat Buy Approved

Biden Announces Anna Gomez as Nominee for Fifth FCC Commissioner

Johnny Kampis: Broadband Industry Hopeful to Get Waivers from Biden Administration Protectionist Policies

Lawmakers Debate Clean Energy’s Role in Resolving Supply Chain Fragility, China Concerns

Senators Set Up Universal Service Fund Working Group, As Cruz Mounts Criticism of Broadband Program

Spectrum Auction Bill Clears Committee, ECF Pushes $12M, OpenSignal Speed Leaders

Experts Debate Artificial Intelligence Licensing Legislation

Utah City Approves UTOPIA Fiber Build

Representatives Focus in on Fiber Prioritization and Spectrum Management at NTIA

Experts Clash Over Whether Reverse Auctions Are Ideal for BEAD Grants

Tribes Must Be Ready to Challenge State Broadband Maps: Tribal Ready

Experts Debate TikTok Ban, Weighing National Security Against Free Speech

Broadband Breakfast on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 – The Future of Ultra High-Speed Connectivity

Broadband Breakfast on June 21, 2023 – Middle Mile Award Announcements

Broadband Breakfast on June 14, 2023 – Unpacking the CHIPS and Science Act

Broadband Breakfast on May 31, 2023 – Tribal Broadband Deployment

Industry Optimistic About Calls for a Targeted ‘Buy America’ Waiver Ahead of Broadband Awards

But for the BEAD Program, $1 Billion in Middle Mile Funding Wouldn’t Be Enough

Overreporting on State Broadband Maps Could Hinder Spread of Connectivity to Communities

Broadband Breakfast on June 7, 2023 – Affordable Connectivity Fund (Special Town Hall Edition)

Video of CostQuest CEO Jim Stegeman at Digital Infrastructure Investment Summit

Broadband Breakfast on May 10, 2023 – GUMBO and Louisiana’s Broadband Progress

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