Broadband Breakfast

DECEMBER 10, 2024

billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program aims to connect 25 million Americans currently without high-speed Internet access. And so far, more than 30% intend to allocate nearly $350 million in BEAD funding to support broadband workforce development initiatives.

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Total Telecom

JANUARY 7, 2025

Press Release Brightspeed, one of the nations largest fiber broadband builders focused on empowering more homes with ultrafast, reliable internet, today announced its multi-gig-speed network has passed approximately 1.82 million locations surpassing its year-end goal of 1.75 million fiber-enabled premises across its 20-state footprint.

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Blandin on Broadband

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Good news for Buhl from Paul Bunyan Communications … Paul Bunyan Communications has completed expanding its all-fiber optic network, the GigaZone to the city of Buhl in St. We are steadfast in our mission to bring all-fiber optic gigabit broadband to underserved areas in our region. Louis County.

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Blandin on Broadband

OCTOBER 1, 2024

An update from Paul Bunyan Communications… Paul Bunyan Communications has completed expanding its all-fiber optic network, the GigaZone® to the city of Taconite, Keewatin, and areas of Greenway Township east of Calumet. said Gary Johnson, Paul Bunyan Communications CEO/General Manager. It’s a game changer for these areas.”

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Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 5, 2024

Join Broadband Breakfast Live Online and other guests attending Mountain Connect 2024 in Denver for a discussion about the themes raised at this year's conference. This year marks the Colorado-based conference's 10th year as an independent broadband event, and Broadband Breakfast has covered the event regularly in the past.

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Total Telecom

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

MetTel is now delivering its award-winning SD-WAN broadband service over Starlink , enabling a whole new range of applications and expanding the definition of a “network.” About MetTel MetTel is a global communications solutions provider for businesses and government agencies.

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Blandin on Broadband

OCTOBER 14, 2024

I wrote about all of the MN State grants last week , here’s a follow up from Paul Bunyan Communcation with greater detail om their project… Paul Bunyan Communications has been awarded a $3.9 We are thrilled to continue our expansion efforts, bringing high-speed broadband access to underserved areas in our region.

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Blandin on Broadband

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Big News from Paul Bunyan Communications … Paul Bunyan Communications has completed expanding its all-fiber optic network, the GigaZone® to the Forbes area of St. Our commitment to expanding all-fiber optic gigabit broadband in underserved areas of our region remains unwavering.

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Blandin on Broadband

OCTOBER 24, 2024

KAXE reports … Residents of three townships west and southwest of Cook can look forward to high-speed broadband internet in 2026. million grant to Paul Bunyan Communications to expand all-fiber optic network to 420 locations in parts of Alango, Field and Sturgeon townships, according to a news release. Minnesota awarded a $3.9

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

19, 2024 – Overlapping broadband projects in Virginia’s New Kent County have left RiverStreet Communications asking the Federal Communications Commission for a lifeline.    On Friday, RiverStreet asked the FCC to waive penalties associated with defaulting on its government-awarded broadband obligations.

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VoIP Review

JANUARY 30, 2025

This partnership will enhance Oracles Enterprise Communications Platform (ECP) by integrating high-speed satellite connectivity. According to Oracle, the ECP serves as a comprehensive platform providing crucial infrastructure for various industries like healthcare, construction, and hospitality.

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Blandin on Broadband

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Mediacom reports via Global Newswire … Mediacom Communications announced completion of the first phase of construction on a fiber-to-the-home network funded with support from Minnesota DEED’s Office of Broadband Development. It’s another cog in the wheel as we try to get quality broadband throughout rural St.

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Blandin on Broadband

MARCH 5, 2025

million broadband project came down to one vote at a City Council meeting here on Monday night. million in construction costs would be paid via bonds. I have been following the story, but its good to see the story of Connect Wilmar Initiative in the Minnesota Star Tribune The fate of a $24.5 The networks estimated $24.5

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 25, 2024

It’s clear we need more resiliency in our broadband policy. In the last few weeks, pervasive  wireless and wireline communication outages  have left people that are already struggling in the wake of disaster completely cut off from resources, important news updates, and loved ones. Southeast have shown us that.

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Broadband Breakfast

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

has reintroduced a bill directing the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to develop a national broadband strategy. “The PLAN for Broadband Act would prevent wasteful spending and help streamline communication and coordination between the agencies tasked with rolling out broadband initiatives.

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

OTI and Public Knowledge conveyed their support for EchoStar’s 5G mobile infrastructure buildout extension in a joint letter sent to the Federal Communications Commission Thursday. WASHINGTON, Nov.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, September 20, 2024 – In awarding grants to build new broadband networks, federal and state governments should require network owners to open their networks to multiple internet access providers to promote competition and avoid monopolization in rural markets. billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program. 

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Blandin on Broadband

AUGUST 7, 2024

Fierce Network reports … The broadband industry needs more workers. Specifically, it needs tens of thousands more construction workers and broadband technicians to complete a coming wave of government-funded deployment projects or else critical broadband expansions could be delayed. Desperately.

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Total Telecom

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

11, 2025) Thousands of Miami County residents and businesses will soon have access to faster, more reliable Internet with a joint investment from Comcast, the Indiana Broadband Office (IBO) and the Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs (OCRA).

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 21, 2024

21, 2024 – America's broadband industry invested $94.7 billion in communications infrastructure last year, representing a 7.5% While lower in 2022, the investment marked the second-highest capital expenditure in 22 years, according to USTelecom’s 2023 Broadband Capex Report , released Friday. WASHINGTON, Oct.

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Blandin on Broadband

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The Institute of Local Self Reliance (ILSR) has been tracking Indigenous Broadband Networks in the US. They provide a great history and analysis of broadband in tribal areas. The partnership calls for CTC Communications to manage the operations of the network for a period of time before handing off management to the Tribe.

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Blandin on Broadband

DECEMBER 7, 2024

The $1.248 million grant, part of the states Border-to-Border Broadband Development Grant Program, will fund a project to bring reliable broadband service to 241 unserved and underserved locations in the area. With info on pricing… The cooperative plans to offer various broadband packages to suit different needs and budgets.

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Blandin on Broadband

AUGUST 19, 2024

It was nice to hear from broadband providers from the Northeast Minnesota. The spoke frankly about the trials, tribulations and success for building broadband in the area. The importance of the Affordable Connectivity Program also came up – and the loss of trust that came up with loss of broadband. 10:10 a.m. –

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Total Telecom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This includes site acquisition, design and construction (ADC), fibre backhaul, active equipment commissioning (DIC&I) and full lifecycle Notice to Quit (NTQ)The demand for network densification is growing, so we are installing increasing numbers of small cells for our clients across London and other major cities.

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US Telecom

OCTOBER 18, 2024

October 18, 2024) – Broadband providers continued to demonstrate their strong commitment to connecting the country to stronger and faster communications infrastructure last year, with $94.7 This level of investment demonstrates how fiercely broadband companies are competing for customers. Washington, D.C.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

WASHINGTON, September 9, 2024 – Vermont broadband officials unanimously agreed Monday to move forward with a plan to use $2.5 million of the state’s remaining federal COVID-19 relief money to help low-income residents connect to nearby fiber internet networks. 

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Blandin on Broadband

MARCH 4, 2025

The West Central Tribune reports The Willmar City Council on Monday in a split 4-3 vote approved a motion declining to accept the offer by Charter Communications to end the Connect Willmar Initiative. Councilor Carl Shuldes made the motion, which was seconded by Councilor Vicki Davis.

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Broadband Breakfast

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Erie County, New York’s  ErieNet  broadband initiative is poised to begin construction in Buffalo, NY, after the Buffalo Common Council recently passed a resolution approving the Telecommunications License Agreement with ErieNet LDC. New York Get a snapshot view of broadband initiatives in New York.

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Broadband Breakfast

JANUARY 9, 2025

  The difference highlights ongoing debates within federal broadband policy over what constitutes "sufficient" internet access. Up to $150,000 of each grant may be dedicated to the improvement, expansion, construction or acquisition of such centers. million to expand fiber broadband to Groton and parts of South Ryegate.

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Blandin on Broadband

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Charter Communications reports. Spectrum’s multi-year Rural Construction Initiative is an investment of approximately $9 billion – a portion of which we will offset with over $2 billion in government support funding – that will ultimately connect approximately 1.75 million new homes and small businesses across the country.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

26, 2024 – Seven more broadband providers are telling regulators they received less subsidy money than they should have because one midwest provider was misclassified. They submitted separate letters but used largely the same construction. WASHINGTON, Sept. They operate in Minnesota and the Dakotas.

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Day Wireless Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In the world of wireless communication, staying connected is crucial. Day Wireless Systems (DWS) understands this better than most, which is why we’ve been hard at work expanding our TRBOWest Digital Radio and Communications Network across Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, and Utah.

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Total Telecom

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Press Release Thursday September 26 th , 2024: A further 4,500 homes and businesses across rural West Yorkshire and the York area can now access the fastest, most reliable broadband on the market, thanks to broadband provider Quickline Communications.

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Broadband Breakfast

DECEMBER 2, 2024

2, 2024 – Minnesota is set to receive an historic $652 million for broadband expansion, but key requirements of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program could keep many in-state internet service providers from participating. billion broadband expansion program. WASHINGTON, Dec.

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Blandin on Broadband

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Broadband Breakfast reports … Seven more broadband providers are telling regulators they received less subsidy money than they should have because one midwest provider was misclassified. They submitted separate letters but used largely the same construction. They operate in Minnesota and the Dakotas. …

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Blandin on Broadband

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The West Central Tribune reports The Willmar City Council and staff on Monday said a meeting would be conducted later this week with the company after its letter asking the city to hold off on the construction of an open-access broadband network. Representatives from Broadband Corp. Representatives from Broadband Corp.

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IEEE ComSoc

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Wall Street Journal reported today that Verizon is on the verge of buying Frontier Communications for as much as $7 billion in a deal that would bolster the company’s fiber network to compete with rivals notably AT&T. billion through a joint venture with private-equity giant KKR to buy Metronet , a Midwestern broadband provider.

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