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Education, Library Groups Urge Senate to Protect FCC’s Wi-Fi Hotspots Order

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, March 13, 2025 – National education groups are concerned that the Senate could prevent millions of people from accessing the internet with federal assistance. A coalition of 31 education and library groups urged senators in a letter Monday to reject a resolution by Sen.

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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.

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Huawei and Partners Drive Inclusive Education with All-Optical DigiSchools in Kenya

Developing Telecoms

According to data from the Communications Authority of Kenya, just 58% of Kenyans were connected to the Internet in 2024. One thing the country does lack, however, is the application of digital technologies.

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Lightpath Enters Phoenix Market with New AI-Grade Fiber Network

Total Telecom

Lightpath will be offering a full range of infrastructure and connectivity services on its Phoenix network, including high-count dark fiber, conduit services, wavelengths up to 800 Gbps, Ethernet, Internet, and more.

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Empowering Tanzanian Youth: Bridging the Digital Divide with African Child Projects

Cisco Wireless

In today's rapidly evolving technology landscape, digital literacy and internet access are critical for sustainable development. African Child Projects, a youth-led NGO in Tanzania, is at the forefront of bridging the digital divide and empowering communities through technology, education, research, and policy development.

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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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Recent study on consumer takes on various broadband technologies

Blandin on Broadband

… Cable has the highest level of internet access (39%). The study found that 3% of consumers do not have a dedicated internet connection at home. Fully 60% of respondents say their home internet is very reliable, but at the same time cite cost as the biggest issue. It is followed by fiber (31%) and FWA (9%).