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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AT&T Connects

AUGUST 26, 2024

In Massachusetts, it’s estimated that 8% of households don’t have access to the internet or connected devices needed to fully participate in the online world, an issue known as the digital divide. A distribution event took place on Friday, August 9, 2024, at the Tobin Community Center in Roxbury.

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Total Telecom

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Through a seamless integration, Gigs platform will enable businesses of all sizes to allow their customers to tag on connectivity when making purchases. This will allow customers to connect quickly and efficiently to Vodafones award-winning network and enable companies to go live in just a few weeks instead of months or even years.

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Total Telecom

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

GHz CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) band is experiencing a renewed wave of enthusiasm. The rest of the market comprises fixed wireless broadband networks built using non-3GPP equipment supplied by the likes of Cambium Networks and Tarana Wireless. Billion by the end of 2027. Billion in annual sales by 2027.

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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

DECEMBER 2, 2024

2, 2024 – Data provided by the top federal communications agency has highlighted the progress that providers have made in connecting every American to the internet during a recent 12-month period. In the article, NCTA cited data that the number of locations served with broadband access at 100 * 20 Mbps or higher had increased by 2.6

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Total Telecom

JANUARY 13, 2025

million people without mobile broadband following the 3G sunsetting. Given handset distribution in the UK and the fact that retailers have been gradually taking 2G/3G-only devices off the shelves for a number of years it is likely that the majority of the phones reported in the do not know category are, in fact, 4G/5G ready.

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 13, 2025

WASHINGTON, March 13, 2025 - Industry experts gathered Wednesday to assess the state of broadband connectivity in America, highlighting both significant progress and persistent challenges in closing the digital divide since the COVID-19 pandemic began. "We "In 2020, we had maybe 20 states with dedicated broadband offices. ."

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

WASHINGTON, September 21, 2024 – Expanding broadband access to all Americans will require accurate data collection and mapping to ensure that funding and resources are allocated effectively.  Broadband Breakfast on September 18, 2024 - Measuring Broadband: What’s the Next Step?

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 8, 2024

8, 2024 – A fair distribution of broadband subsidies might not be possible if federal regulators fail to understand who needs assistance – particularly when broadband availability data, especially for fixed wireless coverage, is often overstated in rural and underserved areas. WASHINGTON, Oct.   The $42.5

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AT&T Connects

OCTOBER 30, 2024

At AT&T, we believe every student deserves the tools to succeed in a connected world. These backpacks were stuffed with school supplies to complement the laptops distributed through local non-profit organizations, providing students resources they need to thrive.

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AT&T Connects

AUGUST 23, 2024

That’s why I was proud to stand alongside Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and other leaders to help open the latest AT&T Connected Learning Center at the John H. During the event, students and families were able to check out the Connected Learning Center and the free digital resources available to them.

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Broadband Breakfast

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Maura Healey (D) and the Massachusetts Broadband Institute debuted their $9.44 million Launchpad Program , a new initiative to expand internet access, device distribution, and digital literacy training across the state. "The Massachusetts Gov.

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Broadband Breakfast

JANUARY 17, 2025

17, 2025 – The national broadband map that has featured significantly in the deployment of the bipartisan infrastructure law will now be used by the Federal Communications Commission for other agency internet programs. WASHINGTON, Jan. “RDOF suffered from the issue that they used census blocks as the building unit.

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Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, Aug 15 2024 – A federal agency is planning to take a close look at whether two broadband providers deserve millions more dollars in future support after what they say was a flawed allocation process. The Enhanced ACAM program is the successor to the Alternative Connect America Cost Model. million locations.

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Blandin on Broadband

JANUARY 10, 2025

The Benton Institute for Broadband & Society outlines reasons Congress should make affordable broadband a priority in 2025 The ACP’s purpose was well-founded. The ACP was evenly distributed. The program promoted investment in broadband infrastructure , benefiting everyone whether they participated in the ACP or not.

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Blandin on Broadband

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

This bill is tangential to broadband but could relate directly to cable franchising, which does connect it to broadband. Minnesota House reports Nadeau, Norris and Carroll introduced: HF. 1740, A bill for an act relating to arts and cultural heritage; appropriating money for community cable television programming.

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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

AUGUST 16, 2024

August 16, 2024 – A Florida school district is partnering with in-building wireless solutions provider Advanced RF Technologies and Communications International, a systems integrator, to bring LTE connectivity to schools.

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Blandin on Broadband

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Waseca County News reports … As part of $52 million in investments made in rural areas across Minnesota, local broadband provider Bevcomm has secured funding to extend high quality broadband to 160 currently unserved or under-served households in rural Waseca County. Backed by roughly $1.6

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AT&T Connects

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As we honor Native American Heritage Month, we’re reflecting on the importance of connection for California’s Tribal communities. Through our AT&T Connected Learning initiative, AT&T is committing $5 billion to help 25 million people get and stay connected to high-speed internet by 2030.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 31, 2024

billion digital equity capacity grant program, one of multiple programs set up by the Infrastructure Act to address gaps in broadband access that persist after infrastructure is deployed. The money comes from the agency’s $1.44 The NTIA made $800 million of that money available to states in a first round of funding this summer. 

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Blandin on Broadband

APRIL 7, 2025

Light Reading reports Criticism is mounting against the 5G Fund, a long-gestating US government program that would distribute billions of dollars to wireless network operators, with the goal of funding the construction of 5G networks in rural areas. “Indeed, the auction may not be necessary at all.”

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

20, 2024 – Despite concerns over widespread disconnections following the expiration of a federal broadband subsidy program that served one-in-six U.S. households, a new study shows more than 90% of participants who subscribed to wireline broadband have remained connected.  WASHINGTON, Nov.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

million in federal COVID-19 relief money to help low-income residents connect to nearby fiber networks. The proposed ‘Long Drop’ program would connect homes more than 400 feet from existing fiber lines, a distance not covered by standard service installations. 9 meeting.   The state also plans to use $1.2

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Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 13, 2024

billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Development program   has made significant strides in its mission to bring reliable high-speed Internet service to all Americans in every state, the District of Columbia and five territories. Upon final proposal approval, NTIA will distribute the remaining 80 percent of allocated BEAD funds.

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AT&T Connects

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Recently, we connected with community leaders and local organizations to highlight efforts to close the digital divide, provide connections, and enhance digital literacy. Broadband expansion isn’t just connectivity; it’s an investment in our community’s future,” said Bradley County Mayor D. Gary Davis.

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Breakfast Media LLC CEO  Drew Clark  has led the Broadband Breakfast community since 2008. An early proponent of better broadband, better lives, he initially founded the Broadband Census crowdsourcing tool to collect and verify broadband data left unpublished by the Federal Communications Commission.

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Total Telecom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

With 1200+ global carrier partnerships, the company enables its customers to connect across the world including hard-to-reach areas. Under the agreement, Sparkle will provide capacity on the Blue & Raman Submarine Cable Systems which will connect India to Italy. Its sales force is active worldwide and distributed over 33 countries.

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Blandin on Broadband

AUGUST 12, 2024

NTIA just released their 2023 Federal Broadband Funding Report. It shows fiscal year (FY) 2022 data reported by 13 agencies across 70 programs making investments in broadband. Today I posted Minnesota county rankings for broadband access and subscriptions. Population with access to broadband services of at least 25/3 Mbps: 97.5%

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Blandin on Broadband

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

The Albert Lea Tribune reports Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association (WCTA) was recently named a Smart Connected Community (SCC) provider by NTCA The Rural Broadband Association. The SCC is a national network of communities powered by innovative broadband providers that are building a brighter future in their communities.

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Broadband Breakfast

DECEMBER 9, 2024

On November 18, 2024, Louisiana’s Office of Broadband Development and Connectivity (also known as ConnectLA) posted its  Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program Final Proposal  for public comment, which was an historic achievement. How did they do it? It initially awarded projects covering 3.5

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Broadband Breakfast

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

In reality, this highway can be divided into three individual, but connected, segments which we will explain in this article. From the last mile, to the middle mile, to backbone/long haul connectivity, each of these segments play an important role in the performance of your network.

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Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 14, 2024

EMPOWER Broadband , a subsidiary of  Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative (MEC) is asking the Federal Communications Commission to waive financing requirements attached to the provider’s takeover of thousands of subsidized broadband locations from  RiverStreet Networks.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 18, 2024

While other communications technologies often rely on ground-based infrastructure that can be  disrupted  by poor weather conditions such as hurricanes, Starlink can quickly  connect  consumers through its system of  Low Earth Orbit (LEO)  satellites. In an ideal world, the government would not play favorites.

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AT&T Connects

AUGUST 20, 2024

Any time spent making connections and investing in local communities is time well spent – especially when you’re spending that time in a state like Alabama where the southern hospitality is felt from miles away. We traveled to 7 cities to distribute a whopping 450 refurbished laptops to Alabama students for the new school year.

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IEEE ComSoc

APRIL 16, 2025

35%) benefitting from its national brand and advertising, digital and retail distribution, ability to take advantage of the waiting list it has for FWA [fixed wireless access] in markets where demand outstrips supply,” the Evercore analysts added. Fiber 1 Gig (1000 Mbps): Blistering speeds for every device and user in your home. .

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