Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

3, 2024 – Ting Internet, a fiber Internet Service Provider available in several U.S. communities, announced deep staff cuts last week in an effort to shore up the company's finances. provides 2 Gig internet for $89 a month in various U.S. WASHINGTON, Nov. " Ting, based in Charlottesville, Va.,

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Total Telecom

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Bell Canada, a subsidiary of BCE, has agreed to acquire Ziply Fiber, a fibre internet provider in the Pacific Northwest, for CAD 7 billion ($5.1 The deal will be financed through the proceeds from BCE’s sale of its Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment stake, alongside a discounted Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

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Blandin on Broadband

APRIL 8, 2025

The MN House reports on the Ag committees omnibus agriculture finance bill The bill that emerged calls for a $172.29 million to the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute; and $2 million to the Office of Broadband Development to increase high-speed Internet access across the state. Of the total, $168.79

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Total Telecom

AUGUST 12, 2024

The expanded partnership will introduce Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) to various sectors across the country, allowing organisations to manage AI and data-heavy tasks while maintaining control over sensitive data. The collaboration will support industries such as public services, defence, healthcare, finance, energy, and manufacturing. GDC offers (..)

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VoIP Review

MARCH 4, 2025

The focus was particularly evident in products such as servers and data center switches, which expanded into sectors including internet, finance, and power. In the government and enterprise domain, increased R&D investments enhanced product competitiveness, driving a 36.7% year-on-year revenue growth.

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Developing Telecoms

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

KaiOS,  whose mobile operating system brings the internet to affordable devices, has announced a partnership with payment giant Mastercard to integrate a range of digital payments solutions for developing markets, beginning with Cote d’Ivoire and Nigeria.

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Total Telecom

AUGUST 9, 2024

The development could transform internet speeds for thousands of homes and businesses across 538 postcodes in rural areas, including Buckinghamshire, West Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, and Staffordshire. Join the conversation around the UK’s connectivity landscape at this year’s Connected Britain, 11-12 September in London.

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Total Telecom

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Following the election, industry stakeholders are cautiously optimistic now about potential improvements in financing conditions, strategic network expansion, and the evolving competitive landscape. By: Jason Malmquist, EVP, Head of Software and IT Services Business at CHR Solutions To read the first part of this viewpoint series, click here.

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Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 21, 2024

WASHINGTON, August 21, 2024 – Internet service providers and banks continued to ask the Federal Communications Commission to loosen restrictions on where its subsidy participants can obtain a letter of credit.

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 24, 2025

The panel, moderated by Eli Scher , Chairman of OIX Association, a self-regulating community formed to foster data center and internet exchange point technical and operating standards, described how data centers were previously built at intersections of existing fiber networks in major metropolitan areas.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

WASHINGTON, September 9, 2024 – Efforts to expand high-speed internet access in Wisconsin have hit a political roadblock, stalled by partisan infighting, according to Democratic Assembly members. A budget proposal made by Gov. Ratcliff highlighted growing rifts within the Legislature. "It’s

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

21, 2024 – State support for satellite Internet service to connect the unserved continues to grow. New Mexico’s Office of Broadband Access and Expansion has requested that the state’s Legislative Finance Committee provide $70 million to expand high-speed internet access by way of satellite. WASHINGTON, Nov.

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Blandin on Broadband

MARCH 14, 2025

The MN House reports The chair of the House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee unveiled a committee budget bill Monday that he said supports all kinds of agriculture here in Minnesota. That office is charged with supplying border-to-border high-speed Internet access across the state. Paul Anderson (R-Starbuck).

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In a filing submitted Friday, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association urged the Federal Communications Commission to extend its proposed phone unlocking period to 180 days, arguing the proposed 60-day timeframe would not give mobile carriers enough time to detect and prevent fraudulent activity. WASHINGTON, Oct.

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PTC

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

On September 6, Vint Cerf, Google’s Chief Internet Evangelist and a key architect of the internet, will join our discussion on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on our digital infrastructure.

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wiresurfer

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

February 15th, 2024 Internet Downtime: Calculating the Cost for Your Business In the digitally-driven business landscape, internet downtime can have a significant financial impact. Understanding the true cost of these outages and how to select a reliable internet service provider is crucial for businesses of all sizes.

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VoIP Review

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

“Bell’s leadership and vision aligns perfectly with our commitment to improve the connected experiences of our communities through fast, reliable fibre Internet and a refreshingly great experience. This expansion positions Bell as one of the top three fibre internet providers in the region.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, September 18, 2024 – A new wave of private capital and joint ventures is beginning to transform the way open access networks are financed and developed. Open access networks allow multiple Internet Service Providers to utilize the same broadband infrastructure, which can foster competition and reduce costs.

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Total Telecom

DECEMBER 19, 2024

As a result, the internet economy lacks the infrastructure and tools to connect to the global telecom grid, something tech companies take for granted in areas like hosting and payments. About Ribbit The mission of Ribbit Capital is to transform the world of finance by backing visionary entrepreneurs.

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VoIP Review

AUGUST 4, 2024

UKIB’s Head of Banking and Investment, Ian Brown, highlighted the geographical challenges of Cornwall, which hinder high-speed internet deployment. “Our financing for Wildanet’s rollout will support communities and grow economies that would otherwise miss out on the benefits associated with improved connectivity,” Brown explained.

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Blandin on Broadband

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Government Technology reports … Last year Minnesota received an eye-popping $652 million in federal funding aimed at providing more Internet access to those who don’t have it. That’s something Internet companies and those who would help finance projects aren’t willing to accept.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Meridiam Fiber specializes in the development, financing, and management of public infrastructure. Under the open access model, by contrast, the network owner can differ from multiple internet companies offering services on the network. Based in Washington, D.C.,

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Blandin on Broadband

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Broadband Breakfast reports … Efforts to expand high-speed internet access in Wisconsin have hit a political roadblock, stalled by partisan infighting, according to Democratic Assembly members. A budget proposal made by Gov.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 21, 2024

." The proposal, they noted, would particularly benefit communities of color, who are disproportionately reliant on mobile-only internet service. rely on smartphones as their primary means of internet access, compared to 20% of Hispanic adults and 12% of White adults. "It One-in-five Black adults in the U.S.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

“This significant change will reshape how these nonprofit organizations can finance their future,” Biden said. billion investment to expand broadband access across Wisconsin, Biden remarked “affordable high-speed internet is just as vital today as electricity was a century ago."

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Broadband Breakfast

JANUARY 16, 2025

In a public statement, Conexon noted that this was the sixth fiber project they’ve completed nationwide with fiber Internet access being delivered to 12,000 EREC members. "Over ” Conexon’s Alexis Madison told ILSR that the EREC project will be financed with approximately $21.8 million.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Here are their key takeaways: ITIF evaluated the finances, regulatory status, and economic sustainability of 20 government-owned broadband networks (GONs). The analysis found they are not competing on a level playing field with private Internet service providers (ISPs). 237.163 exempts municipal broadband from ROW regulations.8

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Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 14, 2024

EMPOWER Broadband , a subsidiary of  Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative (MEC) is asking the Federal Communications Commission to waive financing requirements attached to the provider’s takeover of thousands of subsidized broadband locations from  RiverStreet Networks. million in annual CAF II broadband deployment support.

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PTC

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In addition, quantum cryptography promises near-unbreakable encryption, which is crucial for secure communications in sectors like finance, healthcare, and government. In addition, with the internet and telecommunications, people have unprecedented access to education and information.

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Blandin on Broadband

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Miller: The IT field in Minnesota is thriving, with strong demand across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, manufacturing and retail. Miller: Investing in robust digital infrastructure, such as high-speed internet, is critical for rural communities from supporting remote work and digital education to telehealth services.

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 10, 2025

Recent ILSR data indicates that  16 states  still have laws restricting the creation, financing, or expansion of community-run broadband networks. NRECA, a coalition representing U.S. million Arkansas residents in the last seven years.

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Broadband Breakfast

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Similarly, enterprises in industries such as manufacturing, transportation, energy, and finance increasingly rely on reliable interconnected connectivity for systems and data-driven processes to operate reliably and efficiently. Building upon the need for reliability is the equally important requirement for secure operations.

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Broadband Breakfast

JANUARY 27, 2025

A world without broadband internet. Whether it’s accessing education, telehealth, government services or economic opportunity, the internet is an integral part of our lives. It’s tough to imagine. Yet too many New Mexicans experience it.

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Blandin on Broadband

JANUARY 24, 2025

MN S 1063 2024 Sales and Use Taxation Status: Failed – Adjourned – Senate Taxes Committee Date of Last Action: 1/31/2023 Author: Westrom (R) Topics: Funding and Taxes, Infrastructure Summary: Relates to taxation, relates to sales and use, provides an exemption for fiber and conduit used in broadband and internet access services, appropriates (..)

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Broadband Breakfast

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

billion allocated to expand broadband infrastructure in underserved regions, the initiative held great promise for connecting millions of Americans to high-speed internet. These programs are especially significant for rural and indigenous communities, which often lack reliable internet options.

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Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 6, 2024

WASHINGTON, August 6, 2024 – Broadband providers and banking groups are continuing to ask that the Federal Communications Commission ditch the bank rating system it has relied on for its subsidy program’s financing requirements.

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Broadband Breakfast

DECEMBER 3, 2024

FarrPoint estimates that improved broadband internet connectivity could generate over $70 million in direct economic benefits for the county over the next 15 years. Beyond that, there are many communities that aren’t eligible for BEAD, but still need grants and low-cost financing to build broadband networks fit for the future.

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