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HS2 project could boost rural broadband, new analysis reveals 

Total Telecom

News The railway line could improve the connectivity for thousands of rural households The High-Speed 2 (HS2) railway project could significantly enhance broadband connectivity in rural areas, according to a new analysis released today from High Speed 2 Ltd, a non-departmental public body run by the UK Department for Transport.

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Part 2: More US broadband predictions as we approach 2025

Total Telecom

Viewpoints With the recent election behind us, theres a noticeable shift in broadband industry sentiment. Following the election, industry stakeholders are cautiously optimistic now about potential improvements in financing conditions, strategic network expansion, and the evolving competitive landscape.

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Ting Internet Makes Deep Staff Cuts

Broadband Breakfast

3, 2024 – Ting Internet, a fiber Internet Service Provider available in several U.S. communities, announced deep staff cuts last week in an effort to shore up the company's finances. provides 2 Gig internet for $89 a month in various U.S. provides 2 Gig internet for $89 a month in various U.S.

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Brightspeed Secures Multi-Billion Fiber Network Financing

Broadband Breakfast

August 14, 2024 – Internet Service Provider Brightspeed announced that it secured a multi-billion dollar financing deal that will reinforce its ability to successfully build out a fiber build plan.   Through the financing transaction, Brightspeed receives approximately $3.7

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Brightspeed Secures Multi-Million Fiber Network Financing

Broadband Breakfast

August 14, 2024 – Internet Service Provider Brightspeed announced that it secured a multi-billion dollar financing deal that will reinforce its ability to successfully build out a fiber build plan.   Through the financing transaction, Brightspeed receives approximately $3.7

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Broadband Providers, Bankers Want FCC Not to Rely on Weiss Ratings

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, August 6, 2024 – Broadband providers and banking groups are continuing to ask that the Federal Communications Commission ditch the bank rating system it has relied on for its subsidy program’s financing requirements. That has typically involved putting up an equal amount of cash as collateral.

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Will MN broadband providers find ways to work with BEAD funding regulations?

Blandin on Broadband

Government Technology reports … Last year Minnesota received an eye-popping $652 million in federal funding aimed at providing more Internet access to those who don’t have it. That’s something Internet companies and those who would help finance projects aren’t willing to accept. The money was earmarked by U.S.