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NCTA: Vandalism of Communications Infrastructure on the Rise

Broadband Breakfast

NCTA - The Internet and Television Association, headquartered here, cited an April 9 update that tracked 5,770 reported incidents of vandalism and theft between June and December in 2024. WASHINGTON, April 11, 2025 – A new study shows that telecommunications networks are still vulnerable to theft and vandalism.

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Willmar City Council votes no to Charter Communication’s deal and sticks with Connect Willmar Initiative

Blandin on Broadband

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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National Cable Association lauds Lakewood Township Project offers advice for BEAD

Blandin on Broadband

Governing posts an opinion piece from Michael Powell, president of NCTA-the Internet and Television Association, which represents America’s cable industry… The real work takes place on the ground. They must ensure these funds are targeted for their intended use of connecting unserved areas.

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Willmar City Council to meet with Charter Communications amid conversations with Hometown Fiber on an open access network

Blandin on Broadband

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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Coon Valley Delivers High Speed Access to Rural Customers

USTELECOM

The story of broadband across the country is told one mile at a time, with hundreds of broadband companies painstakingly building out the capability to connect their customers. Construction season officially kicked off at the end of March, as the company’s crews prepared to tackle “100 miles of territory in desperate need of bandwidth.”

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Mahabharat on TV: A Timeless Tale Spanning Decades

Airtel

But its most memorable avatars have been on television, where different eras have seen the Mahabharat come alive in unique ways, captivating audiences anew each time. Awards and Accolades The 2013 series swept several major television awards. It won Best Historical/Mythological Serial at the Indian Television Academy Awards.

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

Broadband Breakfast

As the premier association that focuses solely on fiber, we are relentless in our work to connect every American with fiber. Their network provides blazingly fast Internet speeds, phone, and television services. Clark also served as head of the Partnership for a Connected Illinois, a state broadband initiative.