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NCTA Urges Caution in SES, Intelsat Transaction

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Their concerns involve not only video but also broadband. NCTA, The Internet and Television Association filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission on Monday regarding the planned merger between the satellite operators. Telecommunications Service Sector. WASHINGTON, Oct. billion purchase of Intelsat.

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'Cyber Incident' Forces Arkansas Fiber ISP to Shut Down Linear Video Service

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12, 2024 – The communications arm of an Arkansas electric cooperative is offering thousands of its Internet customers free broadband and streaming services for a month as compensation for the loss of linear video service caused by a recent "cyber incident." WASHINGTON, Oct. " OzarksGo in Fayetteville, Ark., said the Oct.

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Wireless Carriers Press FCC to Expand Access to Light Poles

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WASHINGTON, August 26, 2024 – As the federal government prepares to release billions of dollars to fund rural broadband projects, major Internet Service Providers want federal regulators to expand access to utility poles – a critical factor in the timely deployment of new broadband networks.

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

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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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Consumer Groups Support EchoStar’s 5G Construction Extension

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is a small, family-owned telecommunications company that provide residential, small business and enterprise consumers with fiber-optic Internet, telephone and television services across 14 rural Vermont villages. VTel, based in Springfield, Vt.,

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Digital Infrastructure Investment 2024: 'All-in' on Open Access

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Under this model, multiple ISPs can offer services over the same broadband infrastructure. The Fiber Broadband Association is the voice of fiber. Their network provides blazingly fast Internet speeds, phone, and television services. The promise is greater innovation and competition, and easy entrance into the market for some.

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FCC's Rosenworcel Wants to Address Consumer Pain Points

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WASHINGTON, August 13, 2024 – Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel Monday shared a notice of inquiry that would seek information on ways to improve provider service to phone, cable and broadband customers.  The agency is currently reviewing comments to its proposal.