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Draft BEAD program update would give states more leeway to use LEO, FWA services using unlicensed spectrum when more economical than FTTP.

EldoTelecom

Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said, “If we're going to connect every American, including the tens of millions of Americans who now don't have the internet, we're going to have to lay fiber all across this country.”

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Verizon to buy Frontier Communications

IEEE ComSoc

Frontier is in the midst of upgrading its legacy copper landline network to cutting-edge fiber. billion in 2023, with about 52% of total revenue from activities related to its fiber-optic products and bills itself as “ largest pure-play fiber internet company in the US.” cellphone carrier that lacks a large landline business.

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Redefining Communication: A Comprehensive Guide to Basic Phones

All West Telecommunications

In an era dominated by smartphones and high-speed internet, the unassuming ' basic phone ' is quietly carving out its niche. Unlike smartphones that come equipped with advanced features like high-resolution cameras, internet browsing, and a myriad of apps, phones maintain an intentionally minimalistic repertoire of functionalities.

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States Approach Readiness for the Broadband Rollout, But Federal Nod is Elusive

Broadband Breakfast

The NTIA will have its work cut out for it, expeditiously approving state Final Proposals so that construction can get started, while still meeting any needs arising from policy changes in Washington. While no BEAD Final Proposals have been posted since late 2024, a flood of them is due over the next few months.