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California Democrat Releases $15 Internet Affordability Bill

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, March 24, 2025 – Following in New York’s footsteps, a California lawmaker was one step closer to advancing a sweeping legislative mandate to cap monthly internet bills at $15 for qualifying low-income households. 15, 2025, following a legal battle that stretched over four years.

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UK govt looks to satellite to solve rural connectivity woes 

Total Telecom

This is expected to support conservation efforts, tourism, and the daily lives of residents. Finally, a third project, dubbed the Nomadic Multi-orbit User Terminal Demonstrator, aims to develop portable satellite terminals capable of delivering gigabit speeds by combining both LEO and GEO satellite signals.

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Verizon business partners with Singtel and Skylo on IoT 

Total Telecom

News Verizon Business is expanding its Internet of Things (IoT) services with two new key partnerships Image credit: Verizon Verizon Business has teamed up with Singapores Singtel and satellite provider Skylo to offer IoT connectivity in over 200 countries. The service is expected to expand internationally in the future.

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CWA Member Criticizes Potential Changes to Broadband Fund Allocations

Broadband Breakfast

He warned that satellite technology suffers from issues such as signal loss and congestion, while fiber offers more stable and lasting service. ” Chambers urged that these changes could delay projects, jeopardize worker safety, and leave rural areas with subpar internet service.

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Small Texas City Losing Cable TV, Keeping Internet after Network Sale

Broadband Breakfast

In the notice, TDS reassured customers that their internet and phone services would remain uninterrupted, even as cable TV services are phased out. The discontinuation of cable TV in Alpine reflects a larger national trend, where traditional pay TV services are rapidly losing subscribers in favor of internet-based streaming. 

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Mobile Internet Setup for Vanlife: Infrastructure Insights from The Road Two Spoons

Telecoms Infrastructure Blog

Their campervan serves as both home and office, meaning a robust and redundant internet setup is essential. Their upgraded system offers a great case study into the infrastructure behind reliable van-based internet. The setup allows automatic failover between cellular and satellite internet sources, keeping downtime to a minimum.

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Amazon Sets April 9 Launch Date for First Operational Kuiper Satellites

Broadband Breakfast

” Project Kuiper, announced in 2019, aims to deploy a constellation of more than 3,000 low Earth orbit satellites to deliver internet access to underserved communities and commercial customers. Like its competitors, Amazon will offer customer terminals capable of sending and receiving satellite signals.

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