Virgin Media Expands Gigabit Broadband to 11,000 More Homes in Huddersfield
Telecom Talk
AUGUST 28, 2024
Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has announced the expansion of its gigabit broadband services to an additional 11,000 homes in Huddersfield,
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Connected Britain Awards 2024 Shortlist
Total Telecom
AUGUST 9, 2024
Total Telcom is delighted to announce the shortlisted entrants to this year’s Connected Britain Awards ! The competition’s winners will be announcd at the Connected Britain Awards ceremony, taking place on Day 1, Wednesday 11th September, on the Keynote Stage at 6.20pm – 7pm.
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Lichfield tops UK broadband speed rankings
Total Telecom
AUGUST 19, 2024
News In a new study by UK broadband comparison site Broadband Genie, the city of Lichfield in Staffordshire has been crowned the UK’s fastest for broadband in 2024. In order for a city to be counted, it needed a minimum of 150 speed tests in the area from residential connections. According to the study, 18.7
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Broadband Breakfast on September 4, 2024 - Kids and Social Media
Broadband Breakfast
AUGUST 28, 2024
After much back-and-forth, the Senate overwhelmingly passed two bills aimed at protecting kids on social media. would require social media companies to implement more robust safeguards for young users, but critics warn they could end up stifling free speech and stirring up a nest of privacy issues. KOSA and COPPA 2.0
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Connected Germany returns to Munich for 2024
Total Telecom
OCTOBER 2, 2024
As Germany continues to evolve its digital infrastructure, the event will provide a crucial platform for industry leaders to collaborate, exchange ideas, and shape the future of connectivity across the country,” he continued.
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Connected Britain 2024: The Award Winners
Total Telecom
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
News The Connected Britain Awards took place last night after a busy first day of the event. Hundreds joined us for an evening of networking and highly anticipated winner announcements.
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Broadband Breakfast on August 7, 2024 - Live from Mountain Connect 2024
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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Openreach CEO Clive Selley Urges UK Government to Cut Broadband Red Tape
Total Telecom
AUGUST 14, 2024
These rules require property owners to give explicit permission for broadband upgrades, even when an existing line is already in place. Selley’s comments follow an announcement this week that Openreach will receive up to £800 million in funding to bring gigabit-capable broadband to 312,000 premises across the UK.
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Broadband Breakfast on November 20, 2024 – What Happens to Homework and Wi-Fi Hot Spots?
Broadband Breakfast
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Sign up for BroadbandLive on Zoom Panelists Amina Fazlullah , Head of Tech Policy Advocacy, Common Sense Media Noelle Ellerson Ng , Associate Executive Director, Advocacy & Governance, AASA, The School Superintendents Association John Windhausen Jr. What happens next? John Windhausen Jr.
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The importance of rural connectivity with Quickline CEO Sean Royce
Total Telecom
AUGUST 23, 2024
Interview Following rural ISP Quickline’s recent success in securing its fourth round of government funding earlier this month, Total Telecom sat down with CEO Sean Royce to discuss all things rural broadband Founded in 2006, Quickline’s mission is to get rural communities connected “to a world of possibilities,” according to the website.
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Broadband Breakfast on November 27, 2024 – Next Steps on Digital Equity Projects
Broadband Breakfast
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Sign up for BroadbandLive on Zoom Panelists Panelists have been invited Drew Clark (moderator), CEO and Publisher, Broadband Breakfast Breakfast Media LLC CEO Drew Clark has led the Broadband Breakfast community since 2008.
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Approval for California’s Initial BEAD Proposal Sets the Stage for Broadband Communities Summit West
Total Telecom
OCTOBER 10, 2024
7, 2024 — Updates from federal, state, and county officials at Broadband Communities Summit West, planned for Oct. 30-31 at the San Diego Convention Center, have taken on an increased significance following the approval of California’s initial proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.
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Broadband Breakfast on November 20, 2024 – What Happens to Homework and Wi-Fi Hot Spots?
Broadband Breakfast
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Sign up for BroadbandLive on Zoom Panelists Panelists have been invited Drew Clark (moderator), CEO and Publisher, Broadband Breakfast Breakfast Media LLC CEO Drew Clark has led the Broadband Breakfast community since 2008.
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Broadband Breakfast on October 23, 2024 - Satellite Broadband and BEAD
Broadband Breakfast
OCTOBER 9, 2024
In 2022, the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program largely excluded satellite broadband from its Notice of Funding Opportunity, due to reliability concerns over the technology's nascent state. Clark also served as head of the Partnership for a Connected Illinois, a state broadband initiative.
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State Broadband Officials Offer Opinions on BEAD
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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ANGA COM Exhibition & Conference for Broadband & Media
TELCO
APRIL 24, 2024
We are excited to showcase our latest solutions, including our groundbreaking Edge Connectivity and Edge AI offerings. Our Edge Connectivity solution provides a pre-integrated set of network functions, ensuring cost-effective, secure, reliable, and managed edge-to-cloud connectivity. See you at ANGA COM!
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ANGA COM Exhibition & Conference for Broadband & Media
TELCO
APRIL 24, 2024
We are excited to showcase our latest solutions, including our groundbreaking Edge Connectivity and Edge AI offerings. Our Edge Connectivity solution provides a pre-integrated set of network functions, ensuring cost-effective, secure, reliable, and managed edge-to-cloud connectivity. See you at ANGA COM!
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Broadband Breakfast on October 16, 2024 - Cities and Taxes on Video and Broadband
Broadband Breakfast
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Across America, municipalities are embroiled in a controversial push to tax streaming video and broadband services. Some cities are lobbying to classify Netflix and its ilk as "utilities," while others urge the FCC to lift restrictions on broadband fees. What led to the push for these taxes in the first place?
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Connected Britain 2024: Day 2 Keynote spotlight
Total Telecom
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
News Connected Britain 2024 is just around the corner and, with just days left to go, it is only fitting that we highlight some of our amazing keynote sessions, featuring some of the biggest names in the UK telecoms industry.
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Connected Britain 2024: Day 1 Keynote spotlight
Total Telecom
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
It’s not too late to join us! Last minute tickets are available here
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Broadband access is a voting issue
Blandin on Broadband
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Their focus in on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, but I think the factors they mention are true for anyone with limited and broadband access… With the election less than a week away and access to reliable election information more important than ever, what happens when communities lack internet access?
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Books on Broadband on September 25, 2024 – 'Digitally Invisible' with Nicol Turner Lee
Broadband Breakfast
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Join us for a special "Books on Broadband" live stream on Wednesday at 12 Noon ET, featuring Dr. Nicol Turner Lee as she discusses her new book, "Digitally Invisible." Breakfast Media LLC CEO Drew Clark has led the Broadband Breakfast community since 2008.
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To Withstand Emergencies Like Helene, Broadband Policies Need to Last
Broadband Breakfast
OCTOBER 25, 2024
It’s clear we need more resiliency in our broadband policy. If every household could reach the outside world by both a cell tower and a fixed broadband connection, then when one of them went down—as has happened for millions of people in areas hit by Hurricane Helene—they might not be completely cut off.
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eSIM Technology Provides Seamless Connectivity for Cruise Travelers
Broadband Breakfast
AUGUST 16, 2024
In an era where staying connected is more important than ever, eSIM technology is rapidly transforming the way we use our mobile devices. This explosive growth is expected to make eSIMs commonplace in smartphones and extend their reach to all connected devices that use a cellular network, such as cars, drones, and smartwatches.
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California’s aggressive approach to the digital divide
Total Telecom
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Viewpoints California is aggressively attacking the digital divide with investment and a belief in broadband. By Brad Randall, Editor at Broadband Communities As America’s most-populated state, California still has a population density lower than Ohio, despite having a land area nearly four times larger. Here’s why that matters.
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Vodafone Ads Banned for Misleading Broadband Claims
VoIP Review
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
These advertisements claimed that customers could “switch from BT to Vodafone and get the same broadband for less.” ” Additionally, Vodafone asserted that “millions of BT customers across the UK are realizing they can switch to Vodafone and get the same broadband for less.”
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Ukraine’s newest telco to receive $435m investment from EBRD, IFC
Total Telecom
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Back in April, a consortium led by telecoms mogul Xavier Niel’s NJJ Holding announced plans to purchase both Ukrainian TV and fixed broadband provider Datagroup-Volia and mobile operator Lifecell, with the intention of merging the two operators.
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How Reliable is Our Nation's – and the World's – Broadband Infrastructure?
Broadband Breakfast
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Were readers of this publication to present at a telecom conference on the topic of broadband reliability, outages might not be top of mind. More pointedly, in today’s technology-centric ecosystems, to not have broadband means the real potential for societal catastrophe.
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How to Fund Universal Broadband Service Without the Universal Service Fund
Broadband Breakfast
AUGUST 6, 2024
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals threw federal broadband policy into chaos recently by declaring the Universal Service Fund unconstitutional. A rational broadband policy, therefore, would focus funding on these issues. We had exactly that with the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), but Congress let it lapse in May.
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What Broadband Leaders Need to Know About Recruiting New Workers
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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VMO2 seeking investment for £5 billion network arm
Total Telecom
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
News The new NetCo was first announced in February Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) is seeking investment for its newly created network company, according to a Bloomberg report this week which cited people familiar with the matter. Join Lutz Schüler at next month’s Connected Britain, 11-12 September in London, Get tickets here!
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How to check broadband speed in pc?
ACT Corp
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Are you tired of experiencing slow internet speeds on your PC and want to check how fast your broadband connection really is? How to Know Broadband Speed The easiest way to check your broadband speed on your PC is by using online broadband speed test tools.
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Landline Vs Wireless Landline Connection – Comparison Guide
Airtel
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Long before, when mobile devices we re not even a thing, landline connections held a special place in the heart of every household. No matter how nostalgic and overwhelming these memories sound, the comfort and convenience offered by modern landline connection is definitely something to vouch for! What is a landline?
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Vodafone ads banned over misleading claims
Total Telecom
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Vodafone also claimed that “millions of BT customers across the UK are realising they can switch to Vodafone and get the same broadband for less”. Because the claims in the ads would be understood to relate to the full internet connection up to the device, rather than to the router, we considered the data did not support the claims. “We
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Why Strong Passwords Matter for Your Broadband Router Security?
ACT Corp
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Securing your broadband router has never been more important with the world going increasingly digital. As you connect new devices to the internet, starting with the smartphone and then smart home devices, the WiFi router is at the center of it all, ensuring everything works well. Why Are Secure Passwords Crucial?
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Sparkle and Airtel Business: Agreement for Blue & Raman Capacity Between India and Italy
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.
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Chromecast Wi-Fi Setup: Connect or Change Networks
Airtel
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Learn to connect and switch Wi-Fi networks on your Chromecast, plus how to perform a factory reset. However, for Chromecast to work its magic, a stable Wi-Fi connection is crucial. Buy Airtel Broadband with exciting benefits! Before delving into the nuances of Wi-Fi connections, let’s ensure your Chromecast setup is complete.
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Vodafone, Qualcomm, Ericsson Showcase 5G mmWave Triumph in UK
VoIP Review
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Vodafone’s first trial focused on Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) to deliver fiber-like broadband speeds without needing extensive underground infrastructure. Conducted in Newbury, this trial successfully demonstrated broadband connectivity speeds reaching 4Gbps, evidencing the practicality of mmWave for high-speed home internet.
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New Study Proposes Funding Reforms for ACP
Broadband Breakfast
OCTOBER 17, 2024
16, 2024 – With millions of Americans still struggling to afford internet access, a new report sheds light on how future broadband affordability programs could better target those in need. Broadband Affordability: What Should Change? WASHINGTON, Oct. It eventually reached more than 23 million American households.
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High Speed Internet: How Fiber Broadband is Enhancing Education, Entertainment, and Economy in Eluru
ACT Corp
JULY 10, 2024
Fiber broadband, provided by leading internet providers in Eluru, has changed how education, entertainment, and economic activities were experienced earlier. This paper analyzes how fiber broadband has impacted these aspects of life in Eluru with data and examples.
November 19, 2024: Demystifying BABA Compliance in the BEAD Program
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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ASA cracks down on UK telco price hikes
Total Telecom
OCTOBER 9, 2024
News Six separate Advertising Standards Authority ( ASA) rulings have been published this week regarding British telcos The ASA has cracked down once again on some of the UK’s biggest telcos for ads containing misleading broadband price information. The crackdown follows new guidance introduced by the ASA in December last year.
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All West Partners With Novacap to Accelerate Broadband Growth
All West Telecommunications
JANUARY 11, 2024
Founded in 1912, All West has continued to evolve and adapt its broadband network to pursue its core mission: connecting people to what matters most. The continued transformation of All West into a leading broadband provider will benefit from the Novacap digital infrastructure playbook. To learn more, visit www.allwest.com.
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Steven Schwerbel: BEAD Will Succeed If WISPs Can Participate
Broadband Breakfast
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Broadband kept many Americans connected through the pandemic. With the scale of the problem glaringly obvious, Congress passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to fill in broadband gaps, with the goal of making sure all Americans could stay connected and productive in future emergencies.
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