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2 weeks ago

Broadband Grows, but the Digital Divide Remains: Study

Broadband access has improved for some but the digital divide persists, particularly due to the end of the Affordable Connectivity Program.

Gadgets

Nokia Launches Modems Enabling 25 Gbps Speeds for Consumers

Nokia's 25G PON fiber modems significantly enhance residential broadband speeds, representing a breakthrough for mass-market connectivity.

Privacy professionals

NTCA and ACA Say BEAD Must Continue to Prioritize Fiber Over Alternative Technologies

Broadband policy is shifting from "technology neutral" to prioritizing fiber deployment over alternative technologies.

Digital life

White Paper Assesses Technologies for the Future of Broadband

Broadband expansion is crucial, particularly transitioning from legacy copper infrastructure to fiber and wireless technologies for future needs.

Boston real estate

Vermont BEAD Update: State Can Reach 95% of Locations With Fiber

Vermont's VT-BEAD program addresses 96% of underserved locations with $228.9 million funding.

Venture

2 months ago

BEAD Can "Nearly Complete" Vermont Broadband Buildout: VCBB

Vermont's broadband service providers are poised to enhance internet access for nearly every eligible address through BEAD funding.

Digital life

2 weeks ago

Broadband Grows, but the Digital Divide Remains: Study

Broadband access has improved for some but the digital divide persists, particularly due to the end of the Affordable Connectivity Program.

Gadgets

Nokia Launches Modems Enabling 25 Gbps Speeds for Consumers

Nokia's 25G PON fiber modems significantly enhance residential broadband speeds, representing a breakthrough for mass-market connectivity.

Privacy professionals

NTCA and ACA Say BEAD Must Continue to Prioritize Fiber Over Alternative Technologies

Broadband policy is shifting from "technology neutral" to prioritizing fiber deployment over alternative technologies.

Digital life

White Paper Assesses Technologies for the Future of Broadband

Broadband expansion is crucial, particularly transitioning from legacy copper infrastructure to fiber and wireless technologies for future needs.

Boston real estate

Vermont BEAD Update: State Can Reach 95% of Locations With Fiber

Vermont's VT-BEAD program addresses 96% of underserved locations with $228.9 million funding.

more#broadband

UK news

fromenglish.elpais.com

3 weeks ago

Russia revolutionizes warfare with fiber-optic-controlled drones

Fiber-optic technology in drone warfare has transformed military operations between Ukraine and Russia, enabling persistent control despite electronic disruption.

#telecommunications

fromArs Technica

Miscellaneous

AT&T says it won't build fiber home Internet in half of its wireline footprint

AT&T has accelerated its copper network discontinuation plans to improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs, aiming for full retirement by 2029.

Miscellaneous

Lyte Fiber Expanding into Texas and Beyond

Lyte Fiber aims to expand high-speed internet access in underserved Texas communities with multi-gigabit residential fiber technology.

2 months ago

Miscellaneous

Underground Fiber Deployment Most Expensive and Most Common: FBA Report

Fiber deployments have increased, with 40% underground and 16% aerial; economic improvements and regulatory approvals bolstered the sector.

Miscellaneous

Conterra Networks Sells Fiber Assets in Parts of New Mexico to Ezee Fiber

Ezee Fiber's acquisition of Conterra's New Mexico assets aims to enhance local high-speed broadband infrastructure.

SF real estate

Blue Stream Fiber Expands Presence in Cape Coral, Florida

Blue Stream Fiber partners with Sandoval community to enhance broadband access.

fromArs Technica

Miscellaneous

AT&T says it won't build fiber home Internet in half of its wireline footprint

AT&T has accelerated its copper network discontinuation plans to improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs, aiming for full retirement by 2029.

Miscellaneous

Lyte Fiber Expanding into Texas and Beyond

Lyte Fiber aims to expand high-speed internet access in underserved Texas communities with multi-gigabit residential fiber technology.

2 months ago

Miscellaneous

Underground Fiber Deployment Most Expensive and Most Common: FBA Report

Fiber deployments have increased, with 40% underground and 16% aerial; economic improvements and regulatory approvals bolstered the sector.

Miscellaneous

Conterra Networks Sells Fiber Assets in Parts of New Mexico to Ezee Fiber

Ezee Fiber's acquisition of Conterra's New Mexico assets aims to enhance local high-speed broadband infrastructure.

SF real estate

Blue Stream Fiber Expands Presence in Cape Coral, Florida

Blue Stream Fiber partners with Sandoval community to enhance broadband access.

more#telecommunications

#broadband-expansion

Startup companies

WOW! Reaches 100,000 Homes With Broadband, Toward Goal of 400,000

WOW! Internet has expanded broadband services to over 100,000 additional homes, focusing on reliable service and transparent pricing.

Privacy professionals

Maine's Opens RFP Process for New 536-Mile Addition to MOOSE Net

Maine is developing a 536-mile fiber optic network called MOOSE Net to enhance broadband access and digital equity across the state.

Startup companies

WOW! Reaches 100,000 Homes With Broadband, Toward Goal of 400,000

WOW! Internet has expanded broadband services to over 100,000 additional homes, focusing on reliable service and transparent pricing.

Privacy professionals

Maine's Opens RFP Process for New 536-Mile Addition to MOOSE Net

Maine is developing a 536-mile fiber optic network called MOOSE Net to enhance broadband access and digital equity across the state.

more#broadband-expansion

Toronto startup

GFiber Open for Business in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Google Fiber is expanding its services in Murfreesboro, TN with options for both businesses and residential customers.

#internet-service

Startup companies

Brightspeed Makes Play for New Customers With $29 Plan

Brightspeed offers enticing pricing and incentives to attract new customers, starting with internet plans at $29/month.

Promotions include free months of service, gift cards, and streaming credits for new and existing customers.

Miscellaneous

Lit Fiber Announces Expansion to Copley, Ohio

Lit Fiber is expanding into Copley, Ohio, to provide high-speed internet and bridge the digital divide.

Startup companies

Brightspeed Makes Play for New Customers With $29 Plan

Brightspeed offers enticing pricing and incentives to attract new customers, starting with internet plans at $29/month.

Promotions include free months of service, gift cards, and streaming credits for new and existing customers.

Miscellaneous

Lit Fiber Announces Expansion to Copley, Ohio

Lit Fiber is expanding into Copley, Ohio, to provide high-speed internet and bridge the digital divide.

more#internet-service

London startup

fromTheregister

Altnets told to dig into abandoned pipes for fiber shortcut

Utilizing abandoned utility infrastructure can significantly lower fiber deployment costs for network operators.

fromwww.dw.com

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Latvia: Undersea cable likely damaged by external influence DW 01/26/2025

An undersea fiber optic cable between Latvia and Sweden was significantly damaged, prompting investigations by Latvia, Sweden, and NATO.

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Hawaiian Telcom Pledges Full Fiber Access by End of 2026

Hawaii aims to be the first fully fiber-enabled state in the U.S. by 2026.

The project is supported by a $1.7 billion initiative and federal funding.

Strong public-private partnerships are crucial for achieving this goal.

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

Miscellaneous

About 20,000 Comcast customers in Berkeley area lost internet after vandals cut cables Sunday

Vandalism of fiber optic cables in Richmond caused a service outage for about 20,000 Comcast customers.

This incident is part of a troubling pattern of repeated vandalism affecting Comcast services in the area.

Privacy professionals

Vero Confirms California Funding Award Recommendation

The CPUC has recommended a $4.4 million grant for Vero Fiber's project to bring fiber optic broadband to several underserved communities.

8 months ago

Tech industry

Frontier Offers 7 Gbps Broadband Across its Fiber Footprint

Frontier launched 7 Gbps service, reflecting the growing demand for high-speed internet among its subscribers.

Tech industry