Broadband Breakfast

DECEMBER 10, 2024

billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program aims to connect 25 million Americans currently without high-speed Internet access. To that end, NTIA has outlined a series of steps that SBOs can consider implementing now to get ahead of a potential broadband construction labor shortage: 1.

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Total Telecom

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

11, 2025) Thousands of Miami County residents and businesses will soon have access to faster, more reliable Internet with a joint investment from Comcast, the Indiana Broadband Office (IBO) and the Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs (OCRA).

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

OTI and Public Knowledge conveyed their support for EchoStar’s 5G mobile infrastructure buildout extension in a joint letter sent to the Federal Communications Commission Thursday. and serves more than 978,000 subscribers with internet access through Hughes Network Systems, a satellite operator subsidiary. WASHINGTON, Nov.

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Total Telecom

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Turkcell, the leading comprehensive telecom carrier in the world, provides high-quality fixed and mobile communication services for more than 43 million subscribers in Türkiye. Therefore, the construction of fiber infrastructures and evolution of innovative technology must make strides to cope with the challenges of digital floods.

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VoIP Review

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Comcast , in collaboration with the Indiana Broadband Office (IBO) and the Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs (OCRA), is launching a project to deliver enhanced Internet services to Miami County, Indiana. Households can access various services such as Internet, video, mobile, voice, and home security with flexible plans.

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Blandin on Broadband

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Good news for Buhl from Paul Bunyan Communications … Paul Bunyan Communications has completed expanding its all-fiber optic network, the GigaZone to the city of Buhl in St. In today’s connected world, reliable internet is a necessity, and were thrilled to start providing services to the city of Buhl. Louis County.

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Blandin on Broadband

MARCH 5, 2025

Seven council members faced a choice: forge ahead with an ambitious plan developed over the last two years to build a city-owned municipal broadband network, or heed a last-minute request from telecommunications giant Charter Communications to pause the project. million in construction costs would be paid via bonds.

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Blandin on Broadband

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Big News from Paul Bunyan Communications … Paul Bunyan Communications has completed expanding its all-fiber optic network, the GigaZone® to the Forbes area of St. In today’s world, Internet access is essential, and we’re excited to begin delivering services to the Forbes area.”

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Blandin on Broadband

OCTOBER 14, 2024

I wrote about all of the MN State grants last week , here’s a follow up from Paul Bunyan Communcation with greater detail om their project… Paul Bunyan Communications has been awarded a $3.9 We are thrilled to continue our expansion efforts, bringing high-speed broadband access to underserved areas in our region.

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GiGiStreem

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Is Construction Site Wi-Fi Right for Your Jobsite? On the job site, communication is key. Delays usually come with a lack of communication with those who are under your command. Why should a poor internet connection be one of those factors? Why should a poor internet connection be one of those factors?

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Blandin on Broadband

MARCH 4, 2025

The West Central Tribune reports The Willmar City Council on Monday in a split 4-3 vote approved a motion declining to accept the offer by Charter Communications to end the Connect Willmar Initiative. Councilor Carl Shuldes made the motion, which was seconded by Councilor Vicki Davis.

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All West Telecommunications

JUNE 11, 2024

All West Communications Brings Better Internet to 30,000 Homes Kamas, Utah | June 11, 2024 – All West Communications is proud to announce 30,000 homes on the Wasatch Front are now connected to 8 Gig fiber internet speeds as a result of their fiber optic expansion project.

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Blandin on Broadband

OCTOBER 24, 2024

KAXE reports … Residents of three townships west and southwest of Cook can look forward to high-speed broadband internet in 2026. million grant to Paul Bunyan Communications to expand all-fiber optic network to 420 locations in parts of Alango, Field and Sturgeon townships, according to a news release. Minnesota awarded a $3.9

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

million of the state’s remaining federal COVID-19 relief money to help low-income residents connect to nearby fiber internet networks.    The decision came after the Vermont Community Broadband Board solicited ideas from the state’s Communications Unions Districts.

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Broadband Breakfast

JANUARY 9, 2025

Department of Agriculture has called rural innovators to apply for its 2025 Community Connect Grants. The Community Connect program defines areas eligible for awards as those receiving Internet service below 10 Megabits per second (Mbps) * 1 Mbps. The project includes a community center located at Lewis County Fire District No.

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Broadband Breakfast

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Erie County, New York’s  ErieNet  broadband initiative is poised to begin construction in Buffalo, NY, after the Buffalo Common Council recently passed a resolution approving the Telecommunications License Agreement with ErieNet LDC. “This includes telecom carriers, broadband providers, and Internet providers.

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Blandin on Broadband

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The West Central Tribune reports The Willmar City Council and staff on Monday said a meeting would be conducted later this week with the company after its letter asking the city to hold off on the construction of an open-access broadband network. While the construction costs for the Connect Willmar Initiative are estimated to be $24.5

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Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 5, 2024

Panelists Chris Bailey , Director of Sales, Wesco Allen Meyer , VP of Strategy, Corridor Network Construction Inc. Allen Meyer is Vice President of Strategy at Corridor Network Construction Inc. The discussion will take place at Broadband Breakfast's regular 12 Noon ET time, which is 10 a.m.

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IEEE ComSoc

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Wall Street Journal reported today that Verizon is on the verge of buying Frontier Communications for as much as $7 billion in a deal that would bolster the company’s fiber network to compete with rivals notably AT&T. It reported sales of $5.8 It has both 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) and its Fios-branded fiber to the premises network.

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Blandin on Broadband

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The partnership calls for CTC Communications to manage the operations of the network for a period of time before handing off management to the Tribe. Network construction began in 2017 with the first subscribers coming online in 2019. Plans for a network began in the mid 2000s and grew and evolved over time.

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Blandin on Broadband

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Charter Communications reports. Spectrum, the #1 rural internet provider in the nation * , today announced the launch of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to more than 50 homes and small businesses in portions of Steele County. million new homes and small businesses across the country.

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All West Telecommunications

JUNE 19, 2023

Fiber Optic Expansion Welcomed by Mayor Caldwell KAMAS, UTAH | June 19, 2023 – All West Communications is thrilled to announce plans to expand its multi-gig fiber optic broadband, streaming TV service and digital phone solutions to the residents of Ogden, Utah. Engineering work is already underway with construction beginning this summer.

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TDS Connect

DECEMBER 3, 2024

TDS Telecommunications has taken home internet in Dane County to the next level, introducing blazing-fast speeds of up to 8 gigabytes per second. This new service, now the fastest home internet option in the area , was unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Stoughton, marking a major milestone for both TDS and the community.

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Blandin on Broadband

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Morrison County Record reports … Residents of Buckman Township in Morrison County will soon have access to high-speed internet, thanks to an Oct. Once finished, residents and businesses in Buckman Township will have access to internet speeds of at least 100 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload, meeting the states 2026 speed goals.

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Broadband Breakfast

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The Proper Leadership to Align Networks (PLAN) for Broadband Act seeks to reduce overlap between the more than 100 federal broadband programs currently administered by 15 different agencies, including the Federal Communications Commission, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce, and the Department of the Treasury.

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All West Telecommunications

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Kamas, Utah | November 28, 2023 – All West Communications is thrilled to announce plans to expand its multi-gig fiber optic broadband, streaming TV service and digital phone solutions to the residents and businesses of Herriman, Utah. Construction started in November 2023. To learn more, visit allwest.com.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Light Source Communications, an internet service provider based in Riverview, Mich., LSC expected construction of the underground dark fiber network to conclude by the end of 2025. WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2024 - A network service provider recently announced an 80-mile expansion of its dark fiber network. said on Sep.

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Telecoms Infrastructure Blog

JANUARY 13, 2025

The race to provide global connectivity has seen remarkable innovation, and Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet service, has been at the forefront. By utilising a network of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, Starlink promises faster speeds and reduced latency compared to traditional satellite internet.

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Blandin on Broadband

OCTOBER 2, 2024

From Charter Communications … Spectrum, the #1 rural internet provider in the nation * , today announced the launch of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to just under 100 homes and businesses in portions of Dakota County, Minnesota. million new homes and small businesses across the country.

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Broadband Breakfast

DECEMBER 2, 2024

2, 2024 – Minnesota is set to receive an historic $652 million for broadband expansion, but key requirements of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program could keep many in-state internet service providers from participating. WASHINGTON, Dec. billion broadband expansion program. . "Minnesota

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All West Telecommunications

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In an era dominated by smartphones and high-speed internet, the unassuming ' basic phone ' is quietly carving out its niche. Although simplistic in design and functionality, often referred to as 'home phones,' serve as a linchpin for those seeking minimalism and focus in communication. What is a Basic Phone? Are Phones Secure?

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ACT Corp

AUGUST 9, 2024

In today's digital age, internet connectivity has become a crucial factor in various aspects of our lives, including in the real estate industry. With the advent of advanced technologies such as fiber internet, the impact on real estate and property values has been significant.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 25, 2024

25, 2024 – GoNetspeed, an Internet Service Provider serving New England locations, says pole attachment regulations in Massachusetts are broken. WASHINGTON, Oct.

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All West Telecommunications

DECEMBER 9, 2024

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, a question frequently arises: how fast is fiber internet? As our reliance on high-speed internet steadily increases, understanding the capabilities of fiber optic connections becomes paramount. What is Fiber Internet? How Fast is Fiber Internet? Key Points on Fiber Internet Speed 1.

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Total Telecom

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Press Release Thursday September 26 th , 2024: A further 4,500 homes and businesses across rural West Yorkshire and the York area can now access the fastest, most reliable broadband on the market, thanks to broadband provider Quickline Communications.

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Broadband Breakfast

DECEMBER 9, 2024

9, 2024 – The Commerce Department released draft guidance on how Internet Service Providers will collect and report compliance data as part of its flagship broadband expansion program. WASHINGTON, Dec. The agency is taking comments until Dec. 19, 2024 before issuing a final policy notice.

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Broadband Breakfast

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The Network Equipment Transparency (NET) Act would require the Federal Communications Commission to assess supply chain disruptions in a biennial communications marketplace report to Congress. WASHINGTON, Feb. John Hickenlooper , D-Colo., who suggested it was intended to prevent bottlenecks in the $42.5 We have no time to waste.”

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