Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

20, 2024 – A draft of an order up for consideration at the Federal Communications Commission’s December meeting would loosen some financing rules for its broadband subsidy programs. The agency has been extending a waiver applying RDOF financing rules to CAF II auction participants since 2020. WASHINGTON, Nov.

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Total Telecom

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Press Release Rural broadband provider Quickline has taken a significant step in its commitment to nurturing regional talent by welcoming its first cohort of telecoms apprentices. These contracts will see Quickline bringing gigabit-capable broadband to hard-to-reach communities, bridging the digital divide in rural areas.

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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. When favoritism results in choosing duplicative or inefficient networks, the result is wasted U.S. societal resources.

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Total Telecom

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

This was “primarily due to lower revenue, higher specific costs and higher net finance expenses,” the company explained. The company has reported 446,000 new active connections on this network, raising its total to 5.5 Reported profit before tax sits at £1 billion, down 10%. Openreach passed 2.1 million premises for FY25.

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Total Telecom

JANUARY 21, 2025

Thanks to its 4G+ and 5G mobile networks and state-of-the art fibre network, Ucom provides a convergent portfolio of services to both B2C and B2B customers and is already a major provider of IPTV and broadband. It operates large 4G+ and 5G mobile networks, extended fixed fibre network and up-to-date IPTV service.

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Blandin on Broadband

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Looks like a great event… The American Association for Public Broadband (AAPB) and ILSRs Community Broadband Networks Initiative are teaming up to host a webinar later this month for local and community leaders interested or on the fence in pursuing municipal broadband solutions to local connectivity challenges.

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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. The post Wildanet Teams with Nokia for Cornwall Gigabit Network Rollout appeared first on VoIP Review.

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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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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Editor's note: This is the fourth and final article in a four-part series on open access networks in the lead-up to  Digital Infrastructure Investment  on Thursday, September 19: 'All-in' on Open Access. This private funding model has allowed SiFi to deploy fiber networks across the U.S.,

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 13, 2025

WASHINGTON, March 13, 2025 - Industry experts gathered Wednesday to assess the state of broadband connectivity in America, highlighting both significant progress and persistent challenges in closing the digital divide since the COVID-19 pandemic began. "We " Broadband Breakfast on March 12, 2025 - 5 Years On: Where Is Broadband Now?

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Broadband Breakfast

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program was poised to be a major force in closing the digital divide in the United States. billion allocated to expand broadband infrastructure in underserved regions, the initiative held great promise for connecting millions of Americans to high-speed internet.

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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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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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Broadband Breakfast

JANUARY 16, 2025

Conexon Connect  has completed its first fiber to the home project in Florida, a 2,000-mile network launched in partnership with  Escambia River Electric Cooperative. ” Conexon’s Alexis Madison told ILSR that the EREC project will be financed with approximately $21.8 EREC, first founded in 1939, is no exception.

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Blandin on Broadband

JANUARY 15, 2025

Office hours registration + broadband webinars Last week, OBD held two webinars to provide up to date information on timelines and next steps for both the federal funding for Digital Equity Act and BEAD in Minnesota. More information on this and past meetings can be found on the Broadband Task Force webpage.

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

communities, announced deep staff cuts last week in an effort to shore up the company's finances. At the end of the second quarter, Ting reported 48,000 broadband subscribers, an increase of 2,100 sequentially. WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2024 – Ting Internet, a fiber Internet Service Provider available in several U.S.

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Blandin on Broadband

JANUARY 24, 2025

The National Conference of State Legislatures has a slick Broadband Policy Toolkit … This NCSL toolkit covers the state policy landscape and considerations to address broadband deployment, adoption and affordability, and provides a wide variety of resources for policymakers, including legislative tracking, issue briefs and podcasts.

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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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Mark Goldberg

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

New Frontiers in Broadband, an Ivey telecom policy workshop , is coming up on the afternoon of October 16 in downtown Toronto. The October 16 workshop will focus on the role of non-terrestrial networks, with a special focus on satellite and direct-to-device integration. You can download the program agenda here [ pdf , 650KB].

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Broadband Breakfast

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

13, 2025 – Altice USA reported 39,300 total broadband losses in the fourth quarter of 2024, in line with Wall Street expectations. percent of its broadband customers had taken up a mobile plan, lower than Comcast and Charter. WASHINGTON, Feb. The cable operator gained 56,600 fiber subscribers. The company said 5.7

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EldoTelecom

MARCH 14, 2024

In Colorado, municipally-owned Pulse was able to fund its network through revenue bonds which were backed by the Loveland electric utilities enterprise fund. Unlike general obligation bonds, which are backed by the taxing power of the issuing government, revenue bonds are supported by the income generated from the project they are financing.

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Blandin on Broadband

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The Senate Committee on Taxes heard two bills that talked about tax exemptions for broadband equipment. Right now, the exemption relies on how people are using the network. As of Jan 2025, 395,000 households dont have broadband. Represents a wide range of broadband provides, We are for the bill. click to view video S.F.

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VoIP Review

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This partnership extends managed network services across the globe for both government and commercial enterprises. By leveraging the power of Starlink’s expansive laser mesh network, which consists of low-Earth orbit satellites , MetTel facilitates fully managed services with worldwide reach.

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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. People demand broadband Ask anyone what it takes to stay, move, or invest in a rural area, and high-speed broadband consistently ranks alongside housing, healthcare, and jobs.

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Broadband Breakfast

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Its importance lies in enabling the seamless functioning of critical medical infrastructures such as electronic health records systems, telemedicine platforms, medical devices, and critical communication networks. At the core of achieving mission-critical network connectivity is 100% fiber medical-grade network infrastructure.

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VoIP Review

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Meanwhile, profit before tax dropped by 10% to £1 billion, influenced by increased costs and finance expenses. In the mobile sector, BT’s 5G network expansion continues to lead, covering a significant 80% of the UK population. Openreach has connected 2.1 million by FY25. Openreach has connected 2.1 million by FY25.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Open access networks are gaining greater traction nationwide. Under this model, multiple ISPs can offer services over the same broadband infrastructure. In additional to major players entering the market, existing open access entities are thriving, as more cities and regions are committing to open access. Is this truly the case?

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 5, 2024

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. Broadband Breakfast accepts commentary from informed observers of the broadband scene.

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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. Recharging your ACT Broadband plan is very simple and can be done online within minutes through the ACT website.

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VoIP Review

OCTOBER 1, 2024

It intends to concentrate on its terrestrial cellular Open RAN network and non-terrestrial direct-to-device solutions. “With an improved financial profile, we will be better positioned to enhance and deploy our nationwide 5G Open RAN wireless network,” he said. billion in financing to address the imminent debt.

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Blandin on Broadband

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Broadband is in the news in Willmar this week. Wednesday, I wrote about the Willmar City Council to meet with Charter Communications despite having plans with Hometown Fiber on an open access network. The Connect Willmar Initiative is the plan to construct a city-owned fiber-optic broadband network throughout the city.

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Rural Broadband Association

MARCH 11, 2025

In 1947, she encouraged her husband Joe to pursue ownership of the Miltonvale Telephone Company, helped secure financing for the acquisition, and then managed the office, handled billing, recordkeeping, service orders and customer payments all by hand. When she joined Dakota Carrier Networks (DCN; Fargo, N.D.)

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EldoTelecom

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In comments on Broadband Breakfast’s website , Bode said that this shift was less about promoting competition and more about securing government funding while maintaining market dominance. That infuses private capital to finance those fiber connections that AT&T couldn't otherwise without displeasing its current and future investors.

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Gap Wireless

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Network Wireless Solutions (NWS), an industry-leading infrastructure solution provider for wireless and wireline communications, proudly announces the addition of Dr. Louis Hutchinson as President and Chief Revenue Officer, and John Oppold as Chief Financial Officer. GREENSBORO, N.C.–(

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EldoTelecom

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Gigapower CEO Bill Hogg – the brand name for AT&T’s joint venture with BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Fund to build open access fiber delivery advanced telecommunications infrastructure -- boasted other open access networks would be unable to scale up like Gigapower. marketplace.”

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Rural Broadband Association

AUGUST 15, 2024

was the first NTCA member company to launch mobile offerings through the NTCA-NRTC Mobile Virtual Network Collaboration. On top of the mobile savings facilitated by our MVNO pricing, we've introduced a loyalty discount for customers who also subscribe to our broadband services,” he said.

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VoIP Review

OCTOBER 4, 2024

UK-based alternative network provider, CityFibre , has announced its need for additional funding to maintain its pace against competitors like Openreach. It sees the market trends favoring consolidation among alternative networks, looking to play a central role in maintaining competitive dynamics.

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