Total Telecom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Mole ploughs broke the ground in Stapleford last week, as Wessex Internet began its physical work to deliver full fibre internet to 14,500 homes and businesses in South Wiltshire. This work is part of Project Gigabit, a government-funded programme to enable hard-to-reach communities to get fast, reliable broadband.

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AUGUST 20, 2024

The Midwest Economic Policy Institute has released a report on Broadband Construction Projects and Prevailing Wage in Minnesota. They strive to make the case that requiring prevailing wages for all broadband projects (last and middle mile included) would benefit the Minnesota economy. They come at it from two angles.

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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.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

KAXE reports … Residents of three townships west and southwest of Cook can look forward to high-speed broadband internet in 2026. It expects to develop plans over the next year and will contact locations along the expansion route once plans are finalized and before construction begins. Minnesota awarded a $3.9

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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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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Our commitment to expanding all-fiber optic gigabit broadband in underserved areas of our region remains unwavering. In today’s world, Internet access is essential, and we’re excited to begin delivering services to the Forbes area.” said Gary Johnson, Paul Bunyan Communications CEO/General Manager.

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

13, 2024 – Comcast has announced a joint $55 million investment with the state of Indiana to expand high-speed internet to more than 10,000 rural homes and businesses.  WASHINGTON, Nov. In a statement , Indiana Lt. per month for eligible families who qualify for a variety of public assistance programs.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 10, 2024

10, 2024 - A regional internet service provider said it has become the first company to demonstrate ultra-high-speed fiber internet to a tribal community. Construction is expected to be completed in 2026. provides broadband access to more than 10,000 locations in North Central Oklahoma. WASHINGTON, Oct.

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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. The money comes from the Virginia Telecommunications Initiative, which seeks to provide high-speed internet access to unserved addresses. August 9, 2024 – Virginia Gov.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2024

is a small, family-owned telecommunications company that provide residential, small business and enterprise consumers with fiber-optic Internet, telephone and television services across 14 rural Vermont villages. and serves more than 978,000 subscribers with internet access through Hughes Network Systems, a satellite operator subsidiary.

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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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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

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Morrison County Record reports … Residents of Buckman Township in Morrison County will soon have access to high-speed internet, thanks to an Oct. Once finished, residents and businesses in Buckman Township will have access to internet speeds of at least 100 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload, meeting the states 2026 speed goals.

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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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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

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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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Think of a broadband network as a railroad, with the tracks representing a network of fiber cables, and trains representing internet services. Strategy The country boasts internet penetration with 98% served with Gigabit symmetrical speeds. Continuing on the analogy, with the vertically integrated model (in the U.S.),

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

WASHINGTON, September 5, 2024 – With billions of federal dollars earmarked to expand high-speed internet access across the country, local officials could get inundated with permitting requests, perhaps causing a bottleneck that slows the deployment of broadband infrastructure.   In anticipation of a $42.5

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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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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

WASHINGTON, September 9, 2024 – Vermont broadband officials unanimously agreed Monday to move forward with a plan to use $2.5 million of the state’s remaining federal COVID-19 relief money to help low-income residents connect to nearby fiber internet networks. 

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

Our commitment to expanding all-fiber optic gigabit broadband in underserved areas of our region remains unwavering. In today’s world, Internet access is essential, and we’re excited to offer our services to over 700 homes and businesses in Taconite, Keewatin and areas of Greenway Township.” It’s a game changer for these areas.”

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

million State of Minnesota Border-to-Border Broadband Low-Population Density Grant to serve areas of Alango, Field, and Sturgeon Townships in St Louis County. We are thrilled to continue our expansion efforts, bringing high-speed broadband access to underserved areas in our region. We are excited to receive this grant!

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OCTOBER 18, 2024

Spectrum, the #1 rural internet provider in the nation * , today announced the launch of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to more than 50 homes and small businesses in portions of Steele County. Charter Communications reports. million new homes and small businesses across the country.

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Though Northampton, Massachusetts residents still broadly support the construction of a city-owned municipal fiber broadband network, city officials are celebrating the arrival of Gateway Fiber, which will soon be delivering a more affordable fiber option, and more broadband competition, to the traditionally underserved city.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

From the Office of Broadband Development… Broadband Matters: Office of Broadband Development Updates Digital Equity Capacity Grant, $12 million approved for Minnesota Digital Opportunity update BEAD Challenge, resources + update OBD, out of office! Office of Broadband Development team members, October 2024.

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All West Telecommunications

JUNE 11, 2024

All West Communications Brings Better Internet to 30,000 Homes Kamas, Utah | June 11, 2024 – All West Communications is proud to announce 30,000 homes on the Wasatch Front are now connected to 8 Gig fiber internet speeds as a result of their fiber optic expansion project.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 25, 2024

25, 2024 – GoNetspeed, an Internet Service Provider serving New England locations, says pole attachment regulations in Massachusetts are broken. WASHINGTON, Oct. The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities declined to comment on GoNetspeed’s concerns over pole attachment regulations in the state.

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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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TDS Connect

DECEMBER 3, 2024

TDS Telecommunications has taken home internet in Dane County to the next level, introducing blazing-fast speeds of up to 8 gigabytes per second. This new service, now the fastest home internet option in the area , was unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Stoughton, marking a major milestone for both TDS and the community.

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Broadband Breakfast

DECEMBER 2, 2024

2, 2024 – Minnesota is set to receive an historic $652 million for broadband expansion, but key requirements of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program could keep many in-state internet service providers from participating. billion broadband expansion program. WASHINGTON, Dec.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 21, 2024

21, 2024 - A regional Internet Service Provider has announced a new ultra-high-speed fiber route connecting several cities in the American northwest to Minneapolis and Chicago.    The “Northern Link Route” was constructed by the Kirkland, Wash., WASHINGTON, Oct.

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Broadband Breakfast

DECEMBER 9, 2024

9, 2024 – The Commerce Department released draft guidance on how Internet Service Providers will collect and report compliance data as part of its flagship broadband expansion program. WASHINGTON, Dec. The agency is taking comments until Dec. 19, 2024 before issuing a final policy notice.

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Blandin on Broadband

AUGUST 19, 2024

It was a great day to see more folks get better broadband in Cloquet MN. The Cloquet Broadband Vision: To ensure access to affordable, reliable, high-speed fiber internet delivered by a committed capable community partner skilled in maintaining and operating a successful broadband network. More info from CTC.

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OCTOBER 19, 2024

West Central Tribune reports … A new utility services company specializing in underground fiber construction, MC Fiber launched in late September, according to a news release from Meeker Cooperative Light and Power and Vibrant Broadband in Litchfield.

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OCTOBER 2, 2024

From Charter Communications … Spectrum, the #1 rural internet provider in the nation * , today announced the launch of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to just under 100 homes and businesses in portions of Dakota County, Minnesota. million new homes and small businesses across the country. based customer service.”

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

A California telecom and electrical cooperative says the state’s ongoing last-mile broadband grant program will help deploy affordable fiber to multiple communities across four heavily unserved and underserved California counties. million to upgrade 1,029 locations in Quincy from coaxial cable-based broadband to fiber.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Metronet’s fiber internet service will soon be coming to Chaska, Minnesota. The service provider has officially begun construction to bring multigigabit internet services directly to homes and businesses throughout the city. Lightwave reports. The first customer service installations are anticipated early next year.

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