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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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 9, 2025

of the population but, as says Shailin Sehgal, Group Executive Global Networks and Tech at Telstra, points out, the sheer scale of Australia means much of the country is still without connectivity. Back in 2023, the Telstra and Starlink signed a deal to deliver fixed broadband and voice services to remote areas across the country.

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Total Telecom

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Contributed Article by Rajiv Datta, CEO of nexfibre In today’s digital age, full-fibre broadband is much more than a faster way to browse the internet; it is the backbone of our modern lives and a critical driver for economic growth. Connectivity has become an essential that touches nearly every aspect of our daily routines.

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Broadband Breakfast

JANUARY 9, 2025

Department of Agriculture has called rural innovators to apply for its 2025 Community Connect Grants. The Community Connect program defines areas eligible for awards as those receiving Internet service below 10 Megabits per second (Mbps) * 1 Mbps. million to expand fiber broadband to Groton and parts of South Ryegate.

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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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Total Telecom

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Starlink provides a low-latency network in space to facilitate connectivity on Earth with the majority of users experiencing speeds well over 100 Mbps. 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.”

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Blandin on Broadband

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Expansion news from Paul Bunyan Communications… Paul Bunyan Communications is making good progress on its broadband expansion in Aitkin County. Construction is almost done in the areas of Kimberly, Spencer, Jevne, Flemming, and Morrison Townships east of the city of Aitkin and west of the city of McGregor.

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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

JANUARY 16, 2025

Conexon Connect  has completed its first fiber to the home project in Florida, a 2,000-mile network launched in partnership with  Escambia River Electric Cooperative. million, two Broadband Opportunity Program grants totaling $5.9 million, and a Broadband Infrastructure Program grant of $9.6

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

13, 2024 – A global business management firm gathered broadband officials from three states and Washington, to assess the future of the largest federal broadband funding program – and where they see bumps in the road ahead. billion Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program. WASHINGTON, Nov.

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Broadband Breakfast

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

21, 2025 – Cities and towns were proving that municipal broadband networks can pay for themselves – without raising taxes, without government bailouts, and without private investment. The S&P-rated precedent should make it easier for future broadband projects to secure funding without needing tax-backed guarantees.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Centranet, a subsidiary of Oklahoma-based Central Rural Electric Cooperative, recently demonstrated a 50 Gbps connection to the Sac and Fox Nation in a pilot test. Construction is expected to be completed in 2026. provides broadband access to more than 10,000 locations in North Central Oklahoma.

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Blandin on Broadband

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Paul Bunyan Communications is making good progress on its broadband expansion in St. Construction is done in the Forbes Area SW of Eveleth and the city of Buhl. The cooperative will return to bring the network up to locations with no construction fee when feasible. An update from Paul Bunyan Communications. Louis County.

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Total Telecom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

This work is part of Project Gigabit, a government-funded programme to enable hard-to-reach communities to get fast, reliable broadband. Villages recently connected include Kington Magna, Buckland Newton and Holwell. The contract is worth £18.8

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Total Telecom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

We’d love to tell you more about how we can help design, build, connect, operate and maintain your network! Come and visit us on stand 79 at Connected Britain on 11 and 12 September at London Excel. Mobile We provide a full end-to-end 5G upgrade capability for our Mobile Network Operator (MNO) and TowerCo clients.

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Telecoms Tech News

AUGUST 19, 2024

This collaboration aims to enhance network safety and prevent potential damage by monitoring earthquakes, climate changes, and construction-related issues near fixed networks. This partnership will utilise machine learning.

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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

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Our commitment to expanding all-fiber optic gigabit broadband in underserved areas of our region remains unwavering. Anyone interested in getting connected to the all-fiber optic broadband network in these areas can still sign up for service. said Gary Johnson, Paul Bunyan Communications CEO/General Manager.

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

1, 2024 – Charter would have returned to net broadband subscriber growth in the third quarter if not for the shut down of the Affordable Connectivity Program, executives said Friday. Like other cable companies, Charter had been losing broadband customers this year. WASHINGTON, Nov. billion this year.

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

California’s $2 billion Last Mile Federal Funding Account Grant Program (FFA) has announced another $207 million in new broadband grants across Amador, Los Angeles, and Solano Counties. The FFA program is part of California’s broader California’s Broadband For All plan. The City of Vallejo will leverage $3.8

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 25, 2024

It’s clear we need more resiliency in our broadband policy. Going forward, we could mitigate this risk by designing our networks with resiliency in mind—like by constructing  overlapping networks  where possible. broadband networks will never be able to weather the  increasing intense  storms.

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Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 9, 2024

Glenn Youngkin announced more than $41 million in grants for 10 broadband construction projects across 20 communities in the state on July 24. “In our increasingly digital world, having access to high-speed broadband isn’t a luxury; it’s a prerequisite to participate in daily life.”  

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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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Broadband Breakfast

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program was poised to be a major force in closing the digital divide in the United States. billion allocated to expand broadband infrastructure in underserved regions, the initiative held great promise for connecting millions of Americans to high-speed internet.

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VoIP Review

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In a leap towards boosting global connectivity, MetTel has become an Authorized Reseller for Starlink. An exciting development is MetTel’s integration of its SD-WAN broadband service with Starlink. The capability of connecting even remote or rugged sites, alongside maintaining continuity during disasters, adds immense value.

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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

OCTOBER 21, 2024

21, 2024 – America's broadband industry invested $94.7 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. broadband market is clearly working. WASHINGTON, Oct. drop from the prior year.

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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. Network construction began in 2017 with the first subscribers coming online in 2019. The Blandin Foundation has supported Native networks in Minnesota.)

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AT&T Connects

JANUARY 14, 2025

But its times like these that make me incredibly proud to work for this company and proud of the work we do to connect communities. Their efforts were crucial in rapidly restoring network connectivity in the hardest-hit areas. Connecting First Responders with FirstNet FirstNet , Built with AT&T was a cornerstone of our response.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Broadband workforce discussions often focus on “starting early” by recruiting high school students. Broadband employers need to act now to create on-ramps into the industry for working adults who want to change careers or upskill into a higher-level broadband occupation. Which workers are ripe for recruitment?

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Blandin on Broadband

DECEMBER 30, 2024

We are steadfast in our mission to bring all-fiber optic gigabit broadband to underserved areas in our region. In today’s connected world, reliable internet is a necessity, and were thrilled to start providing services to the city of Buhl. Those who have signed up for service are being contacted to set up service installation.

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Total Telecom

MARCH 5, 2025

.” As one of the largest telecom operators in Spain, MasOrange has built a leading optical network to deliver the premium experience for consumers, enterprises, and home broadband users, while accelerating digital and intelligent transformation. 1 customer satisfaction. 1 customer satisfaction.

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Broadband Breakfast

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

20, 2025 – Shenandoah Telecommunications Company added 5,879 broadband subscribers in the fourth quarter of 2024, the company reported Thursday. The net additions came almost entirely from Glo Fiber markets, with incumbent areas remaining flat. The company’s footprint encompasses 585,340 locations.

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Broadband Breakfast

JANUARY 27, 2025

A world without broadband internet. Today, about 15% of New Mexico’s population does not have broadband internet, creating a serious, and perhaps, dangerous digital divide that prevents far too many from maximizing their success in the modern world. And connectivity will come fast. It’s tough to imagine.

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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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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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