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UK govt looks to satellite to solve rural connectivity woes 

Total Telecom

As such, these islands are often left to languish with little or poor-quality connectivity. The first of these projects takes place on Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland. Here, a £1 million project will test similar hybrid networks to provide faster and more reliable internet. Get discounted tickets here!

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TalkTalk pulls support for ‘Internet Matters’ charity amid financial struggles 

Total Telecom

News TalkTalk will exit its co-founded child safety charity, Internet Matters, by the end of March, the Telegraph has reported Internet Matters, a charity that educates parents, schools, and caregivers about online safety, was founded in 2014 by TalkTalk alongside BT, Virgin Media, and Sky. Revenue also fell 6% to 700 million.

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Eutelsat connects one million Sub-Saharan Africans to satellite 

Total Telecom

This satellite, which became operational in late 2020, can provide these hotspots with Wi-Fi speeds ranging from 5 Mbps to 100 Mbps at affordable prices, bringing internet access to individuals, schools, businesses, and healthcare centres.

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Lightpath Enters Phoenix Market with New AI-Grade Fiber Network

Total Telecom

NEW YORK February 19, 2025 Lightpath , an all-fiber infrastructure-based connectivity provider that is revolutionizing how organizations connect to their digital destinations, announced its entrance into the Phoenix market with a new 230-route mile, high-fiber count network throughout the region, anchored by multiple hyperscaler customers.

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Education Superhighway recommends broadband subsidies for homes that need it

Blandin on Broadband

In a recent report Education Superhighway recommends broadband subsidies for homes that need it… To ensure every household has reliable, affordable internet, Congress should create a new permanent broadband affordability program targeted toward those who truly need it. The benefit should be: 1. Focused on 16.3

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Hawaii Introduces Statewide Internet Speed Mapping Initiative

Broadband Breakfast

22, 2024 – Officials in Hawaii have announced a new connectivity initiative aimed at mapping internet speeds and identifying underserved areas. The Connect Kākou Initiative is led by Hawaii Lt. Sylvia Luke (D) with the goal of connecting all Hawaiians to reliable high-speed broadband. 22 until Nov.

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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. WASHINGTON, Sept.

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