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

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Their concerns involve not only video but also broadband. NCTA, The Internet and Television Association filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission on Monday regarding the planned merger between the satellite operators. WASHINGTON, Oct. billion purchase of Intelsat. Telecommunications Service Sector.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 12, 2024

12, 2024 – The communications arm of an Arkansas electric cooperative is offering thousands of its Internet customers free broadband and streaming services for a month as compensation for the loss of linear video service caused by a recent "cyber incident." WASHINGTON, Oct. " OzarksGo in Fayetteville, Ark.,

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

20, 2024 – New federal rules designed to make it easier to cancel broadband service are set to take effect early in 2025, though compliance will not be required for a few months. The rules have been challenged in court by a trade group for broadband Internet Service Providers. WASHINGTON, Nov. NCTA, based in Washington, D.C.

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Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 26, 2024

WASHINGTON, August 26, 2024 – As the federal government prepares to release billions of dollars to fund rural broadband projects, major Internet Service Providers want federal regulators to expand access to utility poles – a critical factor in the timely deployment of new broadband networks.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 22, 2024

NCTA cited a study by the Communications Fraud Control Association , which found that global telecom companies lost $3.25 WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2024 – A major cable industry group is warning that a proposed 60-day mobile phone unlocking standard could open the door to billions of dollars in fraud.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

But a major cable broadband association says that her plan does not provide mobile carriers sufficient time to cope with bad actors. NCTA represents Comcast and Charter Communications, both of which provide mobile service utilizing Verizon's network. WASHINGTON, Sept. Comcast ended the second quarter with 7.2 million.

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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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Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 8, 2024

WASHINGTON, August 8, 2024 – Major Internet Service Providers want federal regulators to speed access to utility poles ahead of the release of billions of dollars to fund rural broadband projects. Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.

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Broadband Breakfast

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

19, 2025 – Local radio and television stations face a tough challenge against major tech giants like Netflix, TikTok, and YouTube, which are replacing traditional news sources at an alarming rate. WASHINGTON, Feb. He also said TV station owners must be able to own more than one top-rated broadcast station in a local market.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 8, 2024

8, 2024 – With the Southeast still reeling from Hurricane Helene, the Federal Communications Commission activated its disaster reporting system in parts of Florida Monday in preparation for another historic storm. WASHINGTON, Oct.

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Blandin on Broadband

AUGUST 8, 2024

Governing posts an opinion piece from Michael Powell, president of NCTA-the Internet and Television Association, which represents America’s cable industry… The real work takes place on the ground. But now more than 1,100 homes and businesses can enjoy the benefits of life-changing gigabit-speed Internet service.

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Broadband Breakfast

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The Federal Communications Commission granted Axon the waiver Thursday to operate a suite of analog, battery-powered surveillance devices in the 5725-5850 MegaHertz band, including an aerial drone, a small robotic ground vehicle, and a hand-held stick-mounted camera.   WASHINGTON, Dec.

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Broadband Breakfast

DECEMBER 5, 2024

billion federal initiative launched in 2020 to bring high-speed broadband to unserved areas has hit its midway point.  Steve Coran , chair of Lerman Senter’s Broadband, Spectrum, and Communications Infrastructure practice group, highlighted this issue during the webinar. WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2024 – A $20.4

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Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, August 13, 2024 – Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel Monday shared a notice of inquiry that would seek information on ways to improve provider service to phone, cable and broadband customers.  The agency is currently reviewing comments to its proposal. 

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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. VTel, based in Springfield, Vt.,

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 17, 2024

17, 2024 - A major association of television and radio broadcasters is concerned about a proposed merger between two large satellite service providers. stated in comments filed with the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday that the proposed $3.1 WASHINGTON, Oct. The National Association of Broadcasters, based in Washington D.C.,

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Under this model, multiple ISPs can offer services over the same broadband infrastructure. The Fiber Broadband Association is the voice of fiber. Their network provides blazingly fast Internet speeds, phone, and television services. The promise is greater innovation and competition, and easy entrance into the market for some.

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Blandin on Broadband

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Fun news from Paul Bunyan Communications… The GigaZone Gaming Championship and TechXpo, a Paul Bunyan Communications event, will return on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the Sanford Center in Bemidji. The GigaZone Gaming Championship showcases just that,” added Leo Anderson, Paul Bunyan Communications Chief Technology Officer. “It

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All West Telecommunications

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The era of the broadband network provider is undergoing a significant transformation, revolutionizing the way we connect to the digital world. This article delves into the latest trends impacting broadband network providers, delivering clear, concise, compelling, and credible insights for consumers seeking the best ISP and internet deals.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 16, 2024

A group of television and radio broadcasters has expressed concerns a over proposed rulemaking advanced by Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel that would mandate the disclosure of artificial intelligence tools in political advertising. WASHINGTON, Oct.

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USTELECOM

AUGUST 26, 2024

The story of broadband across the country is told one mile at a time, with hundreds of broadband companies painstakingly building out the capability to connect their customers. Founded in 1907, Coon Valley’s history speaks to its commitment to providing the latest in communications technology to its customers.

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Mark Goldberg

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Rogers Communications Canada Inc., and TELUS Communications Inc. ” Look at an example of the CRTC’s Review of the Broadband Fund. The CRTC established the CCTS – the Commission for the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services to deal with violations.

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

19, 2024 – The rising market value of copper has driven a surge in theft and vandalism targeting America’s communications networks, causing widespread service disruptions, costing millions in damages, and threatening public safety.  WASHINGTON, Nov.

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USTELECOM

MARCH 25, 2024

Put them in a room with a rotary phone, analog television, and directions written in cursive, and ask them to figure out how to get out. High-speed broadband emerged from the pandemic as an essential bridge to economic opportunity, health care, education, and more. Almost all “home phones” today are already powered by broadband.

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Broadband Breakfast

DECEMBER 20, 2024

A key part of internet service is Wi-Fi, which provides Americans broadband access in countless locations, including homes, schools, hotels, coffee shops, offices, airports, and airplanes. Licensed spectrum is important for communications technologies and is used by cellular network mobile service operators.

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Blandin on Broadband

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

974, A bill for an act relating to broadband; establishing the Equal Access to Broadband Act; modifying provisions governing broadband services and broadband infrastructure; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 116J.39, From the Minnesota House … Freiberg; Lee, F.; Carroll; Koegel and Clardy introduced: H.

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US Telecom

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

From the perspective of the communications industry, the treaty – like other flawed attempted expansions of IP rights – threatens the ability to expand broadband networks and provide affordable content for consumers online. policy to get Americans online.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

WASHINGTON, September 4, 2024 - Did Saturday Night Live star Tina Fey invent the deepfake? Fey's near-perfect (though slightly over-the-top) imitation of former Alaska Gov.

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AWS Telecommunications

JANUARY 29, 2025

DISH Technologies, commonly known as DISH Tech, is a leading provider of satellite television and broadband services and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of EchoStar. Since its founding in 1980, DISH has continually innovated in the delivery of digital entertainment and information services.

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Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 22, 2024

That conference won’t happen until 2027, but the Federal Communications Commission is already taking input on the preliminary positions put forward by its WRC advisory committee last month. As for studying the feasibility of deploying mobile networks in the 7/8 gigahertz band, currently occupied in the U.S.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

27, 2024 – Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said Friday that, despite the challenges, she remains an 'optimist' about the potential of artificial intelligence and that her agency is actively planning for its future. WASHINGTON, Sept.

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 10, 2025

The core of Hudson’s “SPEED for BEAD” bill isn’t about changing the technologies being deployed for the program, argued Fiber Broadband Association CEO Gary Bolton , but about addressing regulatory restrictions, including a letter of credit requirement as well as other rules.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

13, 2024 – Two tech think tanks want the Supreme Court to block states from regulating retail broadband rates. For almost twenty years, the Federal Communications Commission adhered to Congress’s deregulatory directive, correctly classifying broadband as a Title I service. WASHINGTON, Sept. Signed into law by Gov.

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Broadband Breakfast

JANUARY 31, 2025

White Paper Protecting The Nation's Critical Communications Infrastructure From Theft & Vandalism Learn More White Paper Provided by NCTA, CTIA, USTelecom, The Rural Broadband Association: The U.S. The bad actors then sell this metal and other stolen communications equipment. public utilities, transportation, etc.)

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Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 12, 2024

The cable industry, led by NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, has fought the FTC’s proposal, saying it could cut consumers off from discounts they enjoy.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

24, 2024 - A group of five Republican Attorneys General submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission detailing their positions against the agency’s proposed 60-day unlocking rule for handheld devices. WASHINGTON, Sep.

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