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The future evolution of ODN technologies

Total Telecom

In traditional ODN construction, the feeder optical cables, distribution optical cables, and drop cables are stripped or terminated onsite for fiber connection. The resource silence rate of some carriers outside China reaches up to 10% to 20%, wasting the initial construction investment. technology is still in the R&D phase.

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Tom Reid: Common-Sense Solutions to Closing the Digital Divide in Rural America

Broadband Breakfast

Topic #2: Regulatory Relief The regulatory burden imposed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration on the BEAD program will unnecessarily delay construction, increase costs and diminish competition among ISPs for the funding.  They are struggling to meet the bandwidth needs of 2020, let alone 2055.

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2025 Predictions: Cloud Architectures, Cost Management and Hybrid By Design

GigaOM

Jon: Were seeing a maturing of thinking around architecture, not just with cloud computing but across technology provision. We also see this trend in NDR with companies like Lumu Technologies, where security solutions are cloud-native rather than on-premises. Organizations need to put architecture first.

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MN HF47 moves forward: Provisions governing the certification of underground telecommunications installers modified

Blandin on Broadband

Today the Committee on Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy heard more about: HF47 (Schultz) Provisions governing the certification of underground telecommunications installers modified. The added cost of these provisions, might cause us to look outside of Minnesota for work. It has been pioneering.

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ALLO Fiber Agrees to Net Neutrality in Network Lease Deal with Boulder, Colo

Broadband Breakfast

“The city will be leasing half of the 432 fiber strands in conduit one to ALLO, and will be retaining the other half for governmental purposes, such as traffic signals and public safety,” said Mike Giansanti , Boulder’s Deputy Chief of Innovation and Technology.

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National Conference of State Legislatures’ Broadband Policy Toolkit

Blandin on Broadband

History: Click for History MN S 3471 2024 State School Librarian Status: Failed – Adjourned – Senate Education Finance Committee Date of Last Action: 4/2/2024 Author: Kunesh-Podein (DFL) Topics: Education and Schools Associated Bills: MN H 4967 – Companion Summary: Relates to education, establishes a state school librarian.

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

Broadband Breakfast

Nate Walowitz is an innovative telecommunications and technology program executive serving as the Regional Broadband Program Director for the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG). is the Technical Director for the Office of Broadband and Digital Equity, a division under the Baltimore City Office of Information & Technology.