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BT urges SMEs to go digital  

Total Telecom

In the past, 14% were slow to adopt the internet, 18% hesitated with social media, and 11% delayed using personal computers. With 73% of UK businesses now relying on high-speed broadband and mobile connectivity, digital transformation is becoming essential. Those that delay may struggle to keep up with modern technology.

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Two-thirds of UK businesses still failing on cyber security

Total Telecom

More than two-thirds of UK businesses face an unnecessarily high risk of having their data, including commercially sensitive and personal information, intercepted by hackers because they are not following best practices for securing data on their networks, according to a report from Beaming , an internet service provider for businesses.

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MN House Tax Committee laid over for inclusion: HF951: Sales and use tax exemption expanded to broadband

Blandin on Broadband

Today the MN House Taxes Committee hear on two broadband-related bills. Also, the less we pay in taxes, the more we spend on building broadband. I will post them separately for easily search access. HF951 (Davids) – Sales and use tax exemption for telecommunications or pay television services machinery and equipment modified.

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Small Texas City Losing Cable TV, Keeping Internet after Network Sale

Broadband Breakfast

the parent company of Big Bend Telephone Co., "I was made aware of the sale when I received a notice in the mail from TDS indicating the upcoming changes," Mayor Eaves told Broadband Breakfast. "To "To my knowledge, the city was not made aware directly by either TDS or Big Bend Telephone Co."

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More info on Lismore Telephone Company and Woodstock Communications MN Broadband grant project in Nobles County

Blandin on Broadband

The Globe reports… REGIONAL — The Lismore Telephone Company and Woodstock Communications will expand implementation of broadband fiber optic cables to give communities they serve better Internet access after receiving $209,598 and $2.9 million, respectively. The total project (cost) is $695,328,” Loonan said.

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Consolidated Telephone Company and Meeker Cooperative Light and Power launch MC Fiber

Blandin on Broadband

West Central Tribune reports … A new utility services company specializing in underground fiber construction, MC Fiber launched in late September, according to a news release from Meeker Cooperative Light and Power and Vibrant Broadband in Litchfield. The cooperative has been serving the area as a co-op for almost 90 years, starting in 1935.

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Kittson County Broadband Profile 2024: Green Rating: Ranking out 23 of 87

Blandin on Broadband

8 Kittson County: upgrading rank to green Kittson County ranks 23 (again) for broadband access out of 87 counties. Their ranking has gone from yellow to green Over the years, Kittson County (or cities within) has not invested in matches for any successful MN Broadband grants. 2024 Grants: County: Kittson Wikstrom Telephone Co, Inc.

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