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The UK could greenlight direct-to-phone satellite services this year

Ofcom proposes using direct-to-device satellite technology to improve mobile coverage in the UK's remote areas.

The initiative could enhance emergency services and provide backup during outages.

fromEngadget

4 months ago

Gadgets

Starlink's first nationwide satellite texting service goes live in New Zealand

Starlink's satellite texting service enhances connectivity for New Zealand's rural residents, particularly in areas lacking cell tower access.

fromTelecompetitor

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Whidbey Telecom to Offer 600G Capacity to Remote Washington Areas

Whidbey Telecom is expanding broadband services in rural Washington using Ekinops technology to connect remote areas and enhance overall connectivity.

fromTelecompetitor

2 weeks ago

SF real estate

TDS Selling Strasburg Phone Company to Eastern Slope Rural Telephone

Eastern Slope Rural Telephone Association is acquiring Strasburg Telephone Company from TDS, aiming to enhance broadband services in the Strasburg area.

fromEngadget

1 month ago

London startup

The UK could greenlight direct-to-phone satellite services this year

Ofcom proposes using direct-to-device satellite technology to improve mobile coverage in the UK's remote areas.

The initiative could enhance emergency services and provide backup during outages.

fromEngadget

4 months ago

Gadgets

Starlink's first nationwide satellite texting service goes live in New Zealand

Starlink's satellite texting service enhances connectivity for New Zealand's rural residents, particularly in areas lacking cell tower access.

fromTelecompetitor

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Whidbey Telecom to Offer 600G Capacity to Remote Washington Areas

Whidbey Telecom is expanding broadband services in rural Washington using Ekinops technology to connect remote areas and enhance overall connectivity.

fromTelecompetitor

2 weeks ago

SF real estate

TDS Selling Strasburg Phone Company to Eastern Slope Rural Telephone

Eastern Slope Rural Telephone Association is acquiring Strasburg Telephone Company from TDS, aiming to enhance broadband services in the Strasburg area.

more#telecommunications

#infrastructure-investment

Online Community Development

fromTruthout

1 month ago

Biden's Rural Broadband Program May Become Casualty of Trump's Anti-DEI Campaign

Biden's commitment to expanding affordable high-speed internet faces challenges from potential funding diversions to less effective solutions.

The future of high-speed internet access for underserved communities hinges on the resolution of ongoing political conflicts over infrastructure funding.

fromTelecompetitor

1 month ago

Boston real estate

Minnesota and Maine Share Ideas on the Future of BEAD with Lutnick

States are requesting changes to the BEAD Program to improve rural broadband deployment.

Minnesota and Maine have provided specific suggestions to enhance the effectiveness of the program.

Online Community Development

fromTruthout

1 month ago

Biden's Rural Broadband Program May Become Casualty of Trump's Anti-DEI Campaign

Biden's commitment to expanding affordable high-speed internet faces challenges from potential funding diversions to less effective solutions.

The future of high-speed internet access for underserved communities hinges on the resolution of ongoing political conflicts over infrastructure funding.

fromTelecompetitor

1 month ago

Boston real estate

Minnesota and Maine Share Ideas on the Future of BEAD with Lutnick

States are requesting changes to the BEAD Program to improve rural broadband deployment.

Minnesota and Maine have provided specific suggestions to enhance the effectiveness of the program.

more#infrastructure-investment

Toronto startup

fromThe Verge

1 month ago

Alphabet spins off Starlink competitor Taara

Taara, an optical internet company, is spinning off from Alphabet's X, aiming to connect rural regions using laser technology.

#digital-divide

fromComputerWeekly.com

1 month ago

European startups

Nokia claims US fibre wins with Outer Reach Broadband and BerryComm | Computer Weekly

Nokia is empowering rural Maine with advanced fibre networks to improve internet access and bridge the digital divide.

fromTelecompetitor

4 months ago

Business intelligence

Visionary Broadband Selects Render Networks for Fiber Expansion

Render Networks' platform enhances fiber deployment efficiency for Visionary Broadband, addressing challenges in remote areas while improving communication and compliance.

fromBusiness Matters

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

UK government pledges 500m to expand broadband and mobile coverage in rural areas

The Labour government allocates £500 million to enhance broadband and mobile services in rural areas, reinforcing its commitment to digital connectivity across the UK.

European startups

fromComputerWeekly.com

1 month ago

Nokia claims US fibre wins with Outer Reach Broadband and BerryComm | Computer Weekly

Nokia is empowering rural Maine with advanced fibre networks to improve internet access and bridge the digital divide.

fromTelecompetitor

4 months ago

Business intelligence

Visionary Broadband Selects Render Networks for Fiber Expansion

Render Networks' platform enhances fiber deployment efficiency for Visionary Broadband, addressing challenges in remote areas while improving communication and compliance.

fromBusiness Matters

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

UK government pledges 500m to expand broadband and mobile coverage in rural areas

The Labour government allocates £500 million to enhance broadband and mobile services in rural areas, reinforcing its commitment to digital connectivity across the UK.

more#digital-divide

New Mexico awarded over $15 million in broadband grants to expand connectivity in underserved areas.

Miscellaneous

First BEAD Funding Announced: Here Are the Louisiana Awardees!

Louisiana is the first state to allocate $1.355 billion in BEAD rural broadband funding aimed at enhancing broadband access statewide.

fromTelecompetitor

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Rethinking BEAD Technology Rules Raises Important Questions About Eligible Locations

Potential changes to BEAD program funding guidelines may shift focus from fiber to lower-cost broadband technologies.

Redefining 'reliable' broadband could influence eligibility for federal funding under the BEAD program.

fromTelecompetitor

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

USDA ReConnect Program Announces $313M in Broadband Funding

USDA announced over $313 million in broadband funding to enhance high-speed internet access in rural areas across 18 states, supporting economic development.

fromTelecompetitor

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Comporium has extended multi-Gigabit internet service to over 850 homes and businesses in rural York and Chester Counties.

fromTelecompetitor

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Visionary Broadband Acquires Mountain Broadband

Visionary Broadband has acquired Mountain Broadband to enhance high-speed internet availability in rural Colorado areas.

fromTechCrunch

4 months ago

Wearables

Eero's Outdoor 7 long-distance mesh unit solved our yearslong Wi-Fi quandary in 10 minutes | TechCrunch

The Eero Outdoor 7 offers an effective solution for extending Wi-Fi over long distances, perfect for remote locations like cabins.

fromArs Technica

5 months ago

Science

FCC approves Starlink plan for cellular phone service, with some limits

Starlink is set to expand its services significantly, promising connectivity even in remote areas.

#broadband-expansion

fromTelecompetitor

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Brightspeed Offers Details On Its Louisiana BEAD Award

Brightspeed has received $7.5 million in federal funds to expand its fiber broadband network in Louisiana, targeting 2,800 additional locations.

fromTelecompetitor

8 months ago

Privacy professionals

Frontier Awarded $6.5M Grant to Expand Fiber Broadband in Rural Illinois County

Frontier will connect over 700 homes and businesses to fiber broadband in rural Knox County, Illinois, supported by a $6.5 million grant.

fromTelecompetitor

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Brightspeed Offers Details On Its Louisiana BEAD Award

Brightspeed has received $7.5 million in federal funds to expand its fiber broadband network in Louisiana, targeting 2,800 additional locations.

fromTelecompetitor

8 months ago

Privacy professionals

Frontier Awarded $6.5M Grant to Expand Fiber Broadband in Rural Illinois County

Frontier will connect over 700 homes and businesses to fiber broadband in rural Knox County, Illinois, supported by a $6.5 million grant.

more#broadband-expansion

Tech industry

fromEngadget

7 months ago

Starlink competitor AST SpaceMobile launched its Bluebird smartphone satellites this morning

AST SpaceMobile successfully launched its satellites to enable standard smartphones to function as satellite phones, enhancing communication in remote areas.

fromTelecompetitor

7 months ago

Privacy professionals

NTCA's Bloomfield Shares Good and Bad of BEAD Implementation in U.S. House Testimony

BEAD is crucial for rural broadband, but its implementation is slower than desired, leading to frustration among rural providers.

fromComputerWeekly.com

7 months ago

Tech industry

Gruner Veltliner winegrowers gain ultra-fast fibre connectivity | Computer Weekly

The partnership enhances rural Lower Austria with gigabit connectivity, boosting economic growth and social interaction.

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The UK could greenlight direct-to-phone satellite services this year

Starlink's first nationwide satellite texting service goes live in New Zealand

Whidbey Telecom to Offer 600G Capacity to Remote Washington Areas

TDS Selling Strasburg Phone Company to Eastern Slope Rural Telephone

The UK could greenlight direct-to-phone satellite services this year

Starlink's first nationwide satellite texting service goes live in New Zealand

Whidbey Telecom to Offer 600G Capacity to Remote Washington Areas

TDS Selling Strasburg Phone Company to Eastern Slope Rural Telephone

Biden's Rural Broadband Program May Become Casualty of Trump's Anti-DEI Campaign

Minnesota and Maine Share Ideas on the Future of BEAD with Lutnick

Biden's Rural Broadband Program May Become Casualty of Trump's Anti-DEI Campaign

Minnesota and Maine Share Ideas on the Future of BEAD with Lutnick

Alphabet spins off Starlink competitor Taara

Nokia claims US fibre wins with Outer Reach Broadband and BerryComm | Computer Weekly

Visionary Broadband Selects Render Networks for Fiber Expansion

UK government pledges 500m to expand broadband and mobile coverage in rural areas

Nokia claims US fibre wins with Outer Reach Broadband and BerryComm | Computer Weekly

Visionary Broadband Selects Render Networks for Fiber Expansion

UK government pledges 500m to expand broadband and mobile coverage in rural areas

Hard-to-reach UK locations achieve broadband milestones | Computer Weekly

Fibre broadband network reaches half of Scotland | Computer Weekly

Rural internet deserts in England and Wales to finally get fast broadband

Project Gigabit lit up in South Wiltshire | Computer Weekly

New Mexico Announces $15M in Broadband Grants

Hard-to-reach UK locations achieve broadband milestones | Computer Weekly

Fibre broadband network reaches half of Scotland | Computer Weekly

Rural internet deserts in England and Wales to finally get fast broadband

Project Gigabit lit up in South Wiltshire | Computer Weekly

New Mexico Announces $15M in Broadband Grants

First BEAD Funding Announced: Here Are the Louisiana Awardees!

Rethinking BEAD Technology Rules Raises Important Questions About Eligible Locations

USDA ReConnect Program Announces $313M in Broadband Funding

First BEAD Funding Announced: Here Are the Louisiana Awardees!

Rethinking BEAD Technology Rules Raises Important Questions About Eligible Locations

USDA ReConnect Program Announces $313M in Broadband Funding

Comporium Adds 854 Addresses to Multi-Gig Broadband Network

Visionary Broadband Acquires Mountain Broadband

Eero's Outdoor 7 long-distance mesh unit solved our yearslong Wi-Fi quandary in 10 minutes | TechCrunch

FCC approves Starlink plan for cellular phone service, with some limits

Brightspeed Offers Details On Its Louisiana BEAD Award

Frontier Awarded $6.5M Grant to Expand Fiber Broadband in Rural Illinois County

Brightspeed Offers Details On Its Louisiana BEAD Award

Frontier Awarded $6.5M Grant to Expand Fiber Broadband in Rural Illinois County

Starlink competitor AST SpaceMobile launched its Bluebird smartphone satellites this morning

NTCA's Bloomfield Shares Good and Bad of BEAD Implementation in U.S. House Testimony

Gruner Veltliner winegrowers gain ultra-fast fibre connectivity | Computer Weekly

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#rural-connectivity