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HS2 project could boost rural broadband, new analysis reveals 

Total Telecom

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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Germany sets aside €1bn for fibre broadband expansion 

Total Telecom

million connections have been made possible through federal gigabit funding The German Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) has launched its 2025 Gigabit Funding programme. News To date, around 4.3 Starting this month, 1.2

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Dig Once Policy delivers carbon savings and improved connectivity across Cambridgeshire

Total Telecom

The Dig Once policy, which was first introduced in 2019 as part of the Connecting Cambridgeshire programme, integrates fibre ducting into new transport infrastructure projects. For more information visit connectingcambridgeshire.co.uk.

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House Passes Trio of Last-Minute Broadband Bills

Broadband Breakfast

billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program. 3343: Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act The Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act , co-introduced by Reps. “Lengthy reviews and fees mean delays of service, leaving ordinary Americans without broadband. Jeff Duncan , R-S.C., Tim Walberg , R-Mich.,

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E-BRIDGE Broadband Law Signed by Biden

Broadband Breakfast

15, 2025 – A recent bill signed into law will help promote broadband partnerships between rural communities and the private sector. The bill was initially introduced by House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Rep. WASHINGTON, Jan. Sam Graves , R-Mo., back in March, 2023.

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GTI kicks off global recruitment for 5G-A and AI innovation project 

Total Telecom

Contributed Article As both 5G and AI technologies continue to mature, GTI’s Intelligent RAN, Ubiquitous AI Project aims to explore existing synergies and develop combined use cases At this year’s Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF) in Istanbul, GTI launched a global recruitment drive for its Intelligent RAN, Ubiquitous AI Project. The initiative (..)

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Broadband Breakfast on February 26, 2025 - Copper Theft and Broadband Vandalism

Broadband Breakfast

Rising incidents of copper theft and vandalism are creating significant challenges for communications networks, disrupting essential services like emergency response, healthcare, and public transportation. How can broadband providers, law enforcement, and policymakers work together to address these vulnerabilities?