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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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Faster and More Reliable Network from Comcast to Power More Than 2,200 Miami County Residents, Businesses

Total Telecom

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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Comcast Expands High-Speed Internet to Underserved Indiana Areas

VoIP Review

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. This initiative supports Comcast’s goal to expand high-speed Internet access across underserved communities in Indiana.

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Open Access ErieNet Fiber Network Gets Underway In Western New York

Broadband Breakfast

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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California Announces Another $207 Million In Last Mile Broadband Grants

Broadband Breakfast

According to the state’s announcement , $61 million in new grants were awarded by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for five Last Mile FFA broadband infrastructure grant projects in Amador and Solano Counties, bringing affordable fiber Internet access to approximately 10,000 Californians.

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Building Smarter Cities: The Role of Fiber Internet in Urban Development

ACT Corp

At the heart of this transformation lies a critical infrastructure component: fiber internet and its components, such as fiber optic cables. This paper aims to outline how fiber internet contributes to realizing smart cities in urban settings. What is Fiber Internet, and What Are its Benefits?

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Greg Davis: Federal Funding Freeze Puts BEAD Broadband Rollout at Risk

Broadband Breakfast

billion allocated to expand broadband infrastructure in underserved regions, the initiative held great promise for connecting millions of Americans to high-speed internet. Many had already established local partnerships, begun mapping out network expansion strategies, and even initiated pre-construction activities.