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HS2 project could boost rural broadband, new analysis reveals 

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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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Top 5 American news stories from Broadband Communities 

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News Change is in the air at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with a new review of rules around submarine cables, the first such review since 2001.

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UK govt looks to satellite to solve rural connectivity woes 

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These projects typically combine the use of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellites to provide improved wireless communication, benefiting both residents and visitors to rural areas. The first of these projects takes place on Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland.

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GCI to shut down pay-TV services, signals 'more support' for Xumo

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GCI said it will shift more resources toward broadband and mobile. GCI, Alaska's largest cable operator, will shut down its pay-TV services by mid-2025, including its app-based Yukon TV streaming platform.

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FCC Urged to Include Crowdsourced Data in Broadband Maps

Broadband Breakfast

9, 2024 – With billions in federal broadband funding at stake, Ookla is calling on the Federal Communications Commission to get serious about real-time data, warning that outdated maps could misdirect funds away from communities who need it most. WASHINGTON, Oct.

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EE takes coverage to the top of Ben Nevis 

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The site’s strategic location in Glen Nevis, a popular area that attracts over 400,000 visitors annually, is crucial for addressing coverage gaps, particularly in ‘shadowed’ areas where the natural terrain had previously blocked signals. Join us at next year’s Connected North, 23-24 April in Manchester.

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Air Wireless Unveils Wireless DOCSIS, Revolutionizing Broadband Market

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Air Wireless introduced a new twist to the DOCSIS technology, offering wireless broadband services to cable television and broadband providers. This innovation enables quick expansion for companies aiming to deliver data or broadband services to their customers.

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