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AUGUST 7, 2024

A NATO-backed initiative is looking to bolster the internet’s resilience against disruption by quite literally taking things to the next level: space. Read more » The post NATO funds satellite backup for subsea internet cables appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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MARCH 28, 2025

I have been following the bill to expand the name and focus of the Office of Broadband Development. Samantha Vang on March 19, would expand the name and duties of the states Office of Broadband Development. It was charged with distributing grants to Internet service providers for investing in broadband infrastructure.

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Telecoms Tech News

AUGUST 13, 2024

Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses across rural Britain, long plagued by sluggish internet speeds, are set for a major connectivity upgrade as the UK Government pledges up to £800 million to modernise broadband infrastructure.

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MARCH 11, 2025

Reliance Jio has partnered with SpaceX to bring Starlinks high-speed satellite internet to India. This collaboration aims to expand broadband access nationwide, including rural areas, enhancing digital connectivity.

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Telecoms Tech News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Ofcom’s new rules mandate that ISPs provide clearer information about their broadband services to consumers. Under the new guidelines, internet service providers (ISPs) must explicitly state the type of network underpinning their broadband offerings.

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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. Boltons comments came in response to those from Cameron Kilton, Nextlink Internets CTO. a keynote panel at Connected America 2025.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Nokia has announced that South African internet service provider Fibertime will deploy Nokia’s fibre solution to rapidly expand broadband access to underserved regions of South Africa.

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OCTOBER 4, 2024

CelcomDigi has enhanced its fibre broadband services to strengthen its position against competitors as demand for high-speed internet continues to grow in Malaysia.

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MARCH 17, 2025

WASHINGTON, March 17, 2025 - Marcus Chambers , Communications Workers of America Maryland State Broadband Lead and member of CWA Local 2018, spoke out against proposed changes that he said threaten reliable broadband access in Maryland and beyond. 

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MARCH 19, 2025

million investment to upgrade internet access in nearly 8,000 public housing units across Massachusetts.    This funding, distributed through the Massachusetts Broadband Institute’s Residential Retrofit Program, will benefit 26 communities statewide. Maura Healey (D) has announced a $10.4 The funding came from the U.S.

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MARCH 10, 2025

March 10, 2025 – Visionary Broadband, and Internet Service Provider, said on March 1 that it had extended its high-speed broadband service to more than 10,000 homes across Wyoming, Colorado, and Montana. Access to high-speed fiber broadband is a necessity,” said Brian Worthen , CEO of Visionary Broadband.

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Total Telecom

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Events A look back at the top stories that came out of Broadband Communities Summit West last week in San Diego, California Broadband Communities Summit West attracted community leaders, property owners, network infrastructure builders, and internet service providers to San Diego. Here’s a look back at some key highlights.

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MARCH 31, 2025

March 31, 2025 — A new bill introduced in the Michigan House would exempt broadband grants from state taxation in an effort to accelerate high-speed internet expansion, particularly in rural areas. Karl Bohnak, would make state and federal broadband grant funds tax-exempt. House Bill 4237 , sponsored by Republican Rep.

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AUGUST 19, 2024

News In a new study by UK broadband comparison site Broadband Genie, the city of Lichfield in Staffordshire has been crowned the UK’s fastest for broadband in 2024. This is well below the minimum speeds typically associated with basic superfast broadband packages. According to the study, 18.7 Get tickets here!

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MARCH 24, 2025

WASHINGTON, March 24, 2025 – Following in New York’s footsteps, a California lawmaker was one step closer to advancing a sweeping legislative mandate to cap monthly internet bills at $15 for qualifying low-income households. The California proposal does, however, exclude mobile broadband providers from the requirement.

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DECEMBER 16, 2024

West African internet service provider Tizeti has launched its FreeFiber broadband service in Nigeria and Ghana, setting what it calls a new benchmark for internet speed and accessibility in the region.

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APRIL 7, 2025

April 7, 2025 – North Carolina announced on Tuesday more than $22 million in broadband grant awards.    The money comes from the state’s Completing Access to Broadband program, funded by $400 million from the American Rescue Plan Act. Zito Media, local ISP Comporium, and Frontier also won awards.

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Telecom Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Tata Play Fiber, a Tata Group-owned internet service provider (ISP) is offering its 100 Mbps broadband plan with free OTT (over-the-top) benefits.

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OCTOBER 17, 2024

ACT Fibernet, a regional internet service provider (ISP), has decided to upgrade the internet speed for users. The speed has

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Total Telecom

MARCH 12, 2025

The deals will see the operators leverage Starlinks roughly 7,000 satellites to deliver satellite internet services across India, potentially offering connectivity to the nearly 600 million people in India that do not have internet access. The move also marks a move away from the telcos previous satellite internet strategies.

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MARCH 31, 2025

India’s local internet service providers (ISPs) are facing mounting challenges as telecom giants Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio aggressively expand

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AUGUST 9, 2024

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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APRIL 7, 2025

April 7, 2025 – New York State announced on March 27 it was accepting applications for nearly $50 million in funding for municipal broadband. The deadline is April 25. The state’s Municipal Infrastructure Program has already awarded more than $240 million for open-access, publicly controlled networks.

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MARCH 31, 2025

Tina Pickett aims to reclassify broadband workers as “teledata employees” rather than “electric linemen” under the state’s prevailing wage law. The change would lower labor costs for broadband infrastructure projects, which Pickett says would help stretch federal funding for rural internet expansion.

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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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APRIL 11, 2025

April 11, 2025 - Kansas has officially designated broadband and telecommunications systems as critical infrastructure, a move aimed at strengthening legal protections and deterring tampering with essential internet services. ”

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 24, 2025

March 24, 2025 — Industry groups are opposing proposed Rhode Island legislation that would expand state oversight of internet service providers, arguing it would duplicate federal regulations and impose unnecessary costs. It would also establish a state broadband authority funded by ISP fees and expand broadband mapping efforts.

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APRIL 7, 2025

Based in Toronto, Rogers provides wireless, broadband, and media services across the country. The company recently expanded its reach with the $20 billion acquisition of Shaw Communications. As per the new agreement, Blackstone will acquire a 49.9%

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MARCH 29, 2025

" Broadband Breakfast on March 26, 2025 - Broadband Programs Outside of the U.S. learn from international broadband programs? "On the mobile network, you can purchase unlimited mobile broadband for one hour. learn from international broadband programs? Broadband Breakfast Broadband Breakfast

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MARCH 11, 2025

continues its push for broadband expansion through government-funded initiatives like the BEAD program, other countries are pursuing their own strategies to bridge the digital divide. learn from international broadband programs? Clark also served as head of the Partnership for a Connected Illinois, a state broadband initiative.

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MARCH 6, 2025

March 6, 2025 – Vermont has joined the growing list of states pursuing broadband affordability mandates after the Supreme Court declined twice to hear the broadband industry’s challenge to New York’s low-cost Internet law. Vermont State Rep. "So it was nice to have the N.Y. bill already litigated.

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MARCH 10, 2025

The core of Hudson’s “SPEED for BEAD” bill isn’t about changing the technologies being deployed for the program, argued Fiber Broadband Association CEO Gary Bolton , but about addressing regulatory restrictions, including a letter of credit requirement as well as other rules.

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

Viewpoints With the recent election behind us, theres a noticeable shift in broadband industry sentiment. As we look to 2025, several key trends and challenges are emerging in the broadband industry; here are my top predictions. Consolidation in the broadband space A significant buzzword for 2025 is consolidation.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2025

21, 2025 – Cities and towns were proving that municipal broadband networks can pay for themselves – without raising taxes, without government bailouts, and without private investment. The S&P-rated precedent should make it easier for future broadband projects to secure funding without needing tax-backed guarantees.

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MARCH 14, 2025

I have been following the story, but always interesting to see what others say; Broadband Breakfast reports… Minnesotas push to bring high-speed internet to every corner of the state could hit a roadblock. billion federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program.

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APRIL 8, 2025

million to the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute; and $2 million to the Office of Broadband Development to increase high-speed Internet access across the state. The bottom line The proposal calls for the $172.29 million appropriation from the General to be sent to the following agencies in the 2026-27 biennium: $147.93

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Telecom Talk

MARCH 11, 2025

Bharti Airtel partners with SpaceX to introduce Starlinks high-speed satellite internet in India. This collaboration aims to expand broadband access, enhance rural connectivity, and strengthen Airtels satellite network offerings.

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