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Vermont Looks To Bring Oasis of Fiber-Connected Telehealth Hubs to ‘Healthcare Deserts’

Broadband Breakfast

Many rural healthcare facilities are struggling to keep their doors open. Add to that the looming federal budget crisis  threatening to end Medicare payments for telehealth  and the urgency of what a coalition of Vermont healthcare leaders, librarians, and state broadband officials are doing comes into view. 

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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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AI Provides an Rx for Cybersecurity in Healthcare

Paloalto Networks

{{interview_audio_title}} 00:00 00:00 Volume Slider 10s 10s 10s 10s Seek Slider As cyberthreats evolve and proliferate, healthcare organizations are increasingly recognizing the need to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) in their cybersecurity efforts. However, the potential for AI in healthcare security is immense.

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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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Jio and SpaceX Unite to Launch Starlink in India

VoIP Review

In a significant move, Indian telecom giant Jio Platforms has teamed up with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink’s satellite -based internet service to consumers in India. This collaboration aims to extend high-speed internet access across the country, particularly targeting remote and underserved areas.

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5 Trends Shaping Healthcare Cybersecurity in 2025

Paloalto Networks

2024 ushered in significant changes for the healthcare industry. Unfortunately, this increased reliance on health data also coincided with a surge in cyberattacks 92% of healthcare organizations experienced a cyberattack in 2024. Top 5 Healthcare Cybersecurity Trends 1.

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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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