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FBA CEO defends rural fiber subsides at Connected America

Total Telecom

Shes joined by Gary Bolton, the CEO of the FBA, Cameron Kilton, the CTO of Nextlink Internet, Jose Espinel, an SVP at Comcast, and Tom Monahan, a VP at AT&T. Boltons comments came in response to those from Cameron Kilton, Nextlink Internets CTO.

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Visionary Broadband Expands Service 10,000 Rural Homes

Broadband Breakfast

March 10, 2025 – Visionary Broadband, and Internet Service Provider, said on March 1 that it had extended its high-speed broadband service to more than 10,000 homes across Wyoming, Colorado, and Montana. Wyoming saw the largest expansion in service, connecting 6,498 homes across 13 communities, according to the company.

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Telecom Industry Launches Coalition to Push Congress on USF Fix

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2025 – With millions of Americans at risk of losing access to affordable phone and internet service, a coalition of major telecom industry groups has launched a new effort to pressure Congress to act on the Universal Service Fund before it collapses. million students.    Additionally, 7.6

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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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The Struggles of Reliable Internet in Rural Communities

Telecom Ramblings

This Industry Viewpoint was authored by David Idle, CPO at Bigleaf Networks Reliable internet access has become an essential component of modern life, powering businesses, education, and healthcare. Unfortunately, a significant gap continues between urban and rural communities in the United States.

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UK govt looks to satellite to solve rural connectivity woes 

Total Telecom

Here, a £1 million project will test similar hybrid networks to provide faster and more reliable internet. The second project relates to Papa Stour, one of the most remote Shetland isles.

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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. Each test will provide data for a comprehensive map of areas that should be prioritized for funding to improve internet access. The speed tests will be available from Oct. 22 until Nov.

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