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Free Internet for Certain Service Members in National Defense Bill

Broadband Breakfast

9, 2024 – Service members living in unaccompanied housing may soon enjoy free broadband internet access under a key provision in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. WASHINGTON, Dec. While the service is free, it will be subject to reasonable use policies. Approximately 11.5

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MN’s WCTA celebrates 75 years in business

Blandin on Broadband

The Wadena Pioneer Journal reports Since 1950, West Central Telephone Association (WCTA) has been a foundation for communication in rural communities, bridging the gap between neighbors and businesses.

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How GSMA SGP. 32 is transforming IoT connectivity (Reader Forum)

RCR Wireless

From IoT devices to consumer tech, the digital world continues to grow more interconnected, and industrial applications are changing the landscape of digital communication. As the landscape expands, so does its attack surface and the complexity of its provisioning standards.

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Q2 Broadband Numbers: Wirelines ISPs Slipped, Fixed Wireless Access Gained

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, August 16, 2024 – In the second quarter, the pattern looked familiar among publicly traded broadband Internet Service Providers: The wireline variety as a group lost subscribers, while fixed wireless access providers posted solid gains. Frontier Communications, after 6.8  With over 1.8 million.

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Delivering a true ‘hetnet’ world: A vision of 6G that makes sense 

Total Telecom

5G promised much – to be a generation like no other that delivered a new world of immersive communications – but has disappointed, with no new applications, no increased revenue for operators, and customers that perceive no material difference from 4G.

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NCTA Urges Caution in SES, Intelsat Transaction

Broadband Breakfast

NCTA, The Internet and Television Association filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission on Monday regarding the planned merger between the satellite operators. NCTA also asserted the importance of the C-Band in critical areas such as telephone and internet services for remote areas. WASHINGTON, Oct.

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Some Educators Urge FCC to Go Beyond Wi-Fi Hotspots

Broadband Breakfast

25, 2024 – Public school leaders and other education advocates give the Federal Communications Commission's Wi-Fi hotspots plan high marks, but they think the agency can still do better.    Both parties petitioned the FCC to reconsider provisions of Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel ’s E-Rate Hotspot Order.

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