Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 3, 2025

million in construction costs will be paid via bonds, which would then be paid back by leasing fees by local competitors looking to access the network.     Studies routinely find  that open access networks drive down entry costs, improve local competition, and result in better, cheaper, and faster broadband access.

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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

APRIL 4, 2025

Here are three proposals for common-sense solutions to improve the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program of the U.S. Topic #1: Fiber Priority When we consider broadband infrastructure as a 30-year investment rather than focusing on speed targets, the case for building fiber networks in rural areas becomes clear.

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Total Telecom

JANUARY 10, 2025

In traditional ODN construction, the feeder optical cables, distribution optical cables, and drop cables are stripped or terminated onsite for fiber connection. In both OSP and ISP scenarios, cable distribution boxes need to be opened before optical cable installation and connection.

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Total Telecom

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Contributed Article [Paris, France, October 9, 2024] During Network X 2024 — Broadband World Forum (BBWF), Huawei teamed up with carriers and Informa to hold the All-Optical Access Innovation Summit, bringing together heavyweight analysts, carrier customers, and Huawei experts. all-optical intelligent access networks.

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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

AUGUST 22, 2024

In the Asia-Pacific region, the optical industry is booming, which promotes the popularization and quality improvement of broadband. The Asia-Pacific region is embracing F5.5G, bringing new growth opportunities for operators and promoting the construction of all-optical smart homes and premium networks.

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Blandin on Broadband

APRIL 18, 2025

ECEs broadband manager, Dennis Rice, presented an update on the project to the city council, saying construction of the first stage of the network will likely be complete by August, with fiber connection drops to residences starting construction by November. Its a tremendous value with that, Rice told the council.

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Total Telecom

DECEMBER 11, 2024

How AI can optimize network construction Find out how AI is changing the game and addressing some of the challenges facing network construction, like human error and a labor shortage. Join us at next year’s Connected America, 11-12 March in Dallas, Texas. Get discounted tickets here!

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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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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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Blandin on Broadband

APRIL 17, 2025

Today the MN Broadband Task Force met and heard from the Department of Labor and Industry about training and certification for broadband installers, a timely topic as the MN Legislature looks at amending rules that passed last session requiring training and certification for broadband installers. There is no fee required.

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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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Blandin on Broadband

MARCH 26, 2025

Diane has worked at the state for 39 years, and been in the Office of Broadband Development since its inception 10 years ago. Dianes leadership and deep commitment to public service have shaped broadband policy and access across Minnesota and served a model for states nationally. or hannah.buckland@state.mn.us.

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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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Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 11, 2025

million broadband and wireless customers. The continued vulnerability of telecommunications networks poses a risk not only to consumers, who suffer from outages as a result of widespread damage, but also to first responders, financial institutions and healthcare facilities that rely on reliable connectivity.

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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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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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MARCH 12, 2025

From the Office of Broadband Development… Broadband Matters: Office of Broadband Development Updates BEAD updates OBD weekly office hours, extended through April 15 OBD, site visit in Southwest Minnesota Congratulations to OBDs Karrie Jansen! Woodstock was granted $1.3 Congratulations to OBDs Karrie Jansen!

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

WASHINGTON, September 16, 2024 – In the United States, before there were extensive broadband open access networks, there were simply municipal broadband networks.   And more than a third of those municipal broadband communities offer open access networks to their citizens. The pilot phase, costing $2.26

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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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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 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

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

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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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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MARCH 10, 2025

The Federal Register reports … The Rural Utilities Service (RUS or the Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), announces the acceptance of applications under the Community Connect Grant (CCG) program for fiscal year (FY) 2025.

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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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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 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

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

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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