Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 11, 2025

is pushing to exempt broadband grants from federal taxes through an upcoming reconciliation package. "Reconciliation "Reconciliation is probably the only possibility," Moran said of his Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act at the INCOMPAS Policy Summit on Tuesday. "So ” The bill, co-sponsored by Sen.

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Broadband Breakfast

MAY 5, 2025

introduced the Rural Broadband Assistance Act last week, aiming to help rural communities overcome technical and administrative barriers to securing federal broadband funding. These funds would help with grant writing, feasibility studies, financial forecasting, and other activities necessary to apply for federal broadband programs.

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Blandin on Broadband

APRIL 8, 2025

FWA and satellite broadband are the new kids on the block. The broadband satellite sector is even newer. This, Amdocs Research says, points to an education gap about the technology. The study commentary suggests that CSPs can put together offerings in their networks that eliminate trade-offs.

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Total Telecom

MARCH 14, 2025

News By: Brad Randall, Broadband Communities The Fiber Broadband Association CEO pushes back against rhetoric questioning the feasibility of subsidizing rural fiber at Connected America. Learn more about Broadband Communities Summit 2025 in Houston. Also, click here to subscribe to the Broadband Communities newsletter.

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Broadband Breakfast

MAY 29, 2025

WASHINGTON, May 29, 2025 – After the re-launch of the Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus, CEOs and other leaders congratulated those involved. The Competitive Carriers Association, a group dedicated to educating policymakers on the needs of service providers around the United States, congratulated the continuation of the caucus.

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Blandin on Broadband

MARCH 25, 2025

I have also been following but nice to see what others day During the week of March 17, Minnesota lawmakers considered two bills related to telecommunications and broadband access.

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Total Telecom

JUNE 12, 2025

The award followed a thorough evaluation of MLL’s business, financial and compliance credentials, including adherence to education standards, as well as the quality, innovative features, value for money and breadth of its portfolio of services.

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Broadband Breakfast

MAY 9, 2025

Some of the nation’s leading thinkers and doers in the community broadband sector will connect and collaborate in the nation’s capital for the inaugural  Community First: The Future of Public Broadband Conference and Hill Day  next week. Registration and tickets are still available  here.

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Blandin on Broadband

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In a recent report Education Superhighway recommends broadband subsidies for homes that need it… To ensure every household has reliable, affordable internet, Congress should create a new permanent broadband affordability program targeted toward those who truly need it. The benefit should be: 1. Focused on 16.3

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Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 20, 2025

Kelly Hancock , a Republican lawmaker with ties to broadband expansion policy, has resigned from the Legislature to lead the Comptroller’s Office – just as the state prepares to distribute billions in federal and state broadband funds. billion broadband grant window. WASHINGTON, June 20, 2025 – Texas Sen.

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Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 24, 2025

This Broadband Breakfast Live session will examine MCA President Andrew Butcher's journey around the state, along with past successes and future desires for MCA. How are community voices being incorporated into the MCA’s broadband expansion efforts?

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Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 10, 2025

June 10, 2025 – The Appalachian Regional Commission requested proposals Thursday from qualified consultants to conduct a performance analysis of previous broadband grant programs.  Learn more about Speeding BEAD Summit What is Broadband Breakfast?

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Blandin on Broadband

APRIL 28, 2025

It’s not in Minnesota – but it still looks good for folks who are involved, or wanting to get involved in public broadband, or what I might call community networks… RSVP HERE Community First: The Future of Public Broadband Conference and Hill Day May 1415 | Washington, D.C. Not an AAPB member? Join today.

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JUNE 10, 2025

From the Office of Broadband Development. Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Wednesday June 11, 2025 10:00 a.m. – Welcome Teddy Bekele, Chair, Minnesota Governor’s Task Force on Broadband 10:10 a.m. – Office of Broadband Development Overview + BEAD and Digital Opportunity Updates Bree Maki, Executive Director, OBD 11:10 a.m. –

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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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Total Telecom

MAY 1, 2025

The findings of the comprehensive survey reinforce the importance of accelerating the rollout of full fibre internet in rural areas through government initiatives like Project Gigabit, which is delivering fast, reliable broadband to mostly rural communities which would otherwise be left behind with slow speeds.

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 6, 2025

The proposed agreement with Astound Broadband would give the company three years to build the local cable network at no cost to the city. ” Interestingly, Cognetti did not mention internet or broadband services in Wednesday’s announcement. Broadband revenue is exempt from the 5 percent fee.

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JUNE 11, 2025

Today the MN Broadband Task Force heard from digital equity workers from Neighborhood House, a nonprofit in St Paul that works with people in need. Bree Maki from the Office of Broadband Development gave an update on ’what’s happening with MN broadband grants in the field and updates with BEAD. Full notes: 10:00 a.m. –

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 27, 2025

Vodafone Idea stated, “As India’s digital economy accelerates backed by Digital India, Bharat Net and mobile broadband use, smaller businesses are exploring digital tools to enhance operational efficiency and expand their market reach.” and are leading cloud and security adoption in niche sectors such as education and IT.

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Total Telecom

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Funded by Quickline, these educators will deliver inspiring tech resources and visit partnered schools each half term, helping to reach children early on in their education. The programme supports initiatives across three core areas – educating people, enhancing environments and improving employability.

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Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 30, 2025

White Paper Connecting America: Are We There Yet in Broadband Deployment? Let’s explore the progress, challenges, and future of  broadband deployment in America. Let’s explore the progress, challenges, and future of  broadband deployment in America. In 2021, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that  3.8

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Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 11, 2025

reintroduced the Proper Leadership to Align Networks (PLAN) for Broadband Act to the House on Wednesday with the goal of developing a national strategy for closing the nation’s digital divide.  Scott Peters , D-Calif.,

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Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 7, 2025

billion federal broadband program just as states and territories were preparing to implement their plans. Learn more about Speeding BEAD Summit What is Broadband Breakfast? ” Rescore, rebid, redo: the broadband Groundhog Day no one asked for. ” Rescore, rebid, redo: the broadband Groundhog Day no one asked for.

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Rural Broadband Association

MAY 15, 2025

We shared the joint Smart Rural Community /NREDA report on Key Point Indicators for rural economic strategies and discussed everything from broadband and power infrastructure to rural housing to child care to education and workforce development. These gains are tied to increased use of automated and broadband-enabled systems.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

25, 2024 – Public school leaders and other education advocates give the Federal Communications Commission's Wi-Fi hotspots plan high marks, but they think the agency can still do better. WASHINGTON, Sept. Devices without such service or non-hotspot Wi-Fi-enabled devices were excluded from support.

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Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 16, 2025

million state-funded project that seeks to connect over 22,000 homes and businesses to broadband internet in rural Sullivan County, N.Y.,   Archtop, led by Chairman and CEO Jeff DeMond , and Hudson Valley Wireless will serve as ISPs on the network, while the county will own the broadband infrastructure. The Kingston, N.Y.

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Blandin on Broadband

OCTOBER 3, 2024

From the FCC … The Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Education, with input from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, today released a resource guide to help schools and libraries evaluate their cybersecurity risks and identify the most impactful cybersecurity solutions.

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Rural Broadband Association

MAY 15, 2025

We shared the joint Smart Rural Community/NREDA report on Key Point Indicators for rural economic strategies and discussed everything from broadband and power infrastructure to rural housing to child care to education and workforce development. These gains are tied to increased use of automated and broadband-enabled systems.

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Blandin on Broadband

MARCH 13, 2025

Broadband Breakfast reports. National education groups are concerned that the Senate could prevent millions of people from accessing the internet with federal assistance. A coalition of 31 education and library groups urged senators in a letter Monday to reject a resolution by Sen.

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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. Adult education programs.

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Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 18, 2025

  The event will have breakout rooms for worship and education, and will include speeches from prominent church leaders, including Bishop Charles H. In-person attendance is at the Greater Grace Temple of David, located at 23500 W. Seven Mile Road, Detroit, Michigan 48219. Online attendance requires attendance: Register here. 

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Rural Broadband Association

JUNE 27, 2025

And thank you to our friends at CoBank and NCSC for their work getting folks in the lending, agriculture, education and healthcare communities to also submit a supportive amicus brief. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit which found that the Universal Service Fund contribution mechanism was unconstitutional. It took a village.

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Broadband Breakfast

JANUARY 27, 2025

27, 2025 – Texas has taken a big step forward in connecting underserved residents with high-speed broadband. “This historic investment will ensure that reliable, high-speed broadband – critical to health care, education and economic development – is available to every person in these counties,” Hegar said.

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

12, 2024 – Officials from the state of Hawaii met with representatives from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Tuesday to announce new funding for the state to connect underserved Native Hawaiian residents with high-speed broadband. ” The $72.7

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Total Telecom

JANUARY 7, 2025

News The funding aims to close the digital divide, giving rural residents the same opportunities as urban areas The UK government has announced the latest tranche of Project Gigabit funding, with 289 million in contracts being won by Openreach to bring high-speed broadband to some of Britains most isolated areas under the ongoing Project Gigabit.

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Some educators and tech advocates are calling on the FCC to broaden the scope beyond Wi-Fi hotspots. 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

JUNE 30, 2025

The project was expected to provide broadband access to over 1,000 locations in Cabarrus County and nearly 900 locations in Stanly County.   The project is part of North Carolina’s Completing Access to Broadband program, which awarded $67 million to ISPs in June 2024 to expand broadband access across the state.

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