Blandin on Broadband

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

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.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, September 18, 2024 – A new wave of private capital and joint ventures is beginning to transform the way open access networks are financed and developed. Open access networks allow multiple Internet Service Providers to utilize the same broadband infrastructure, which can foster competition and reduce costs.

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Broadband Breakfast

DECEMBER 3, 2024

FarrPoint estimates that improved broadband internet connectivity could generate over $70 million in direct economic benefits for the county over the next 15 years.   The expansion of high-speed broadband unlocks business growth and job creation, attracting people to come and put down roots. It often isn’t.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

WASHINGTON, September 19, 2024 - A group of companies in the business of open access broadband said Thursday that increased engagement with community leaders, to address local needs, is important to facilitating open-access networks. Meridiam Fiber specializes in the development, financing, and management of public infrastructure.

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VoIP Review

AUGUST 4, 2024

Cornwall-based broadband provider Wildanet has teamed up with Nokia to expedite the installation of gigabit-enabled full fibre network across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. UKIB’s Head of Banking and Investment, Ian Brown, highlighted the geographical challenges of Cornwall, which hinder high-speed internet deployment.

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Blandin on Broadband

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The ITIF (Information Technology & Innovation Foundation) releases a report ( Government-Owned Broadband Networks Are Not Competing on a Level Playing Field ) looking at 20 Government Owned Networks. The analysis found they are not competing on a level playing field with private Internet service providers (ISPs).

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ACT Corp

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Our daily lives have become linked to the Internet, making broadband services necessary for both work and leisure. There are various ACT broadband recharge plan options that cater for different user requirements. You might need to recharge your plan based on your Internet usage.

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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

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Under this model, multiple ISPs can offer services over the same broadband infrastructure. GFiber started in 2010 as a Google-driven experiment to catalyze the gigabit internet ecosystem, and has since pioneered the gigabit and multigig internet future. The Fiber Broadband Association is the voice of fiber.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Immediately after the storm hit a week ago, we lost power, Internet, cell service, and soon thereafter water. I’ve often seen cellular touted as a backup when landline broadband is down – but when the fiber networks that feed cell sites are decimated, the wireless coverage leaves along with normal broadband.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

“This significant change will reshape how these nonprofit organizations can finance their future,” Biden said. He said it will boost cooperatives' ability to provide affordable clean energy while freeing up resources to invest in other critical areas, such as expanding broadband access. Biden also announced $7.3

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In a filing submitted Friday, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association urged the Federal Communications Commission to extend its proposed phone unlocking period to 180 days, arguing the proposed 60-day timeframe would not give mobile carriers enough time to detect and prevent fraudulent activity. WASHINGTON, Oct.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 21, 2024

. "Handset locking practices limit consumer freedom and lessen competition by creating an artificial technological barrier to switching providers," wrote Andrew Schwartzman of the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society and Amy Huffman of the National Digital Inclusion Alliance, along with 20 other signatories. "The

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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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Blandin on Broadband

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Miller: The IT field in Minnesota is thriving, with strong demand across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, manufacturing and retail. Miller: Investing in robust digital infrastructure, such as high-speed internet, is critical for rural communities from supporting remote work and digital education to telehealth services.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Frustrated by years of substandard broadband service from regional telecom incumbents, Kendall County, Illinois residents have joined the growing chorus of Americans that are tackling the problem head on by building their own better, faster, more affordable fiber networks.

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EldoTelecom

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Gigapower will be “much larger than any other provider in the space,” Hogg declared at a webcast panel presentation last September hosted by Broadband Breakfast. AT&T and BlackRock can independently make decisions on which Gigapower projects to build and finance. marketplace.”

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EldoTelecom

APRIL 1, 2024

The consortium will finance fiber construction and operations with cash contributions and long term bonds backed by the consortium members along with participation private equity firms. State and local governments and railroads will be offered fiber connectivity at no cost in exchange for right of way access and waiver of all permitting. “We

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epsilontel

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

South Korea’s remarkable technological prowess is further exemplified by its position as the world’s fifth-largest e-commerce market, supported by some of the most advanced broadband and mobile networks globally. million—enjoys internet connectivity, underscoring the nation’s commitment to digital inclusion.

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Blandin on Broadband

AUGUST 28, 2024

Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: [link]. 2] Pursuant to section 54.703(c)(2) of the Commission’s rules, each nomination must be captioned: “In the Matter of: Nomination for Universal Service Administrative Company Board of Directors, CC Docket Nos. 97-21 and 96-45.” [3]

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

21, 2024 – State support for satellite Internet service to connect the unserved continues to grow. New Mexico’s Office of Broadband Access and Expansion has requested that the state’s Legislative Finance Committee provide $70 million to expand high-speed internet access by way of satellite.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

WASHINGTON, September 9, 2024 – Efforts to expand high-speed internet access in Wisconsin have hit a political roadblock, stalled by partisan infighting, according to Democratic Assembly members. Evers has expressed that he will continue to advocate for state broadband funding in the next budget cycle. 

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Blandin on Broadband

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Broadband Breakfast reports … Efforts to expand high-speed internet access in Wisconsin have hit a political roadblock, stalled by partisan infighting, according to Democratic Assembly members. billion in federal money to expand broadband through the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment program, Cap Times reported last Monday.

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Broadband Breakfast

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Internet Service Providers But the $1.9 Treasury within 90 days to finance rip and replace. The law was aimed at Chinese companies Huawei Technologies Co. and ZTE Corp., which were viewed as a national security threat because of the widespread adoption of their networking technology among U.S. Austin III. billion from the U.S.

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Broadband Breakfast

DECEMBER 9, 2024

will deliver keynote addresses at the upcoming "Broadband in the Trump Administration," conference, a timely gathering examining the future of telecommunications policy following the 2024 presidential election. Visit Broadband in the Trump Administration for complete information. WASHINGTON, Dec. Can't attend in person?

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Broadband Breakfast

DECEMBER 10, 2024

We are looking forward to seeing many of you in Washington at "Broadband in the Trump Administration" on Thursday, Dec. The year 2024 has been a big one for broadband policy. Incoming President Donald Trump will certainly have much to say about the shape of broadband policy. What 2025 looks like is rather cloudy.

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