Broadband Breakfast

JULY 25, 2025

WASHINGTON, July 25, 2025 – Charter Communications reported 117,000 lost broadband subscribers in the second quarter of 2025, worse than the 74,000 Wall Street had been expecting but better than the same period last year. There's a whole community behind your FREE membership. “It’s not ideal.”

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 19, 2025

million investment to upgrade internet access in nearly 8,000 public housing units across Massachusetts.    This funding, distributed through the Massachusetts Broadband Institute’s Residential Retrofit Program, will benefit 26 communities statewide. Maura Healey (D) has announced a $10.4 The funding came from the U.S.

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 20, 2025

the largest telecommunications provider in Alaska, announced that its emergency maintenance on the undersea fiberoptic cable to Sitka was successfully completed earlier this week , restoring all internet and communication services.  General Communication, Inc.,

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 10, 2025

Also Read: TRAI Backs Proposal to Merge DoT, I&B, and IT Ministries AirFiber Services of Airtel and Jio TRAI has raised questions about whether 5G FWA services—marketed under names like Jio AirFiber and Airtel AirFiber and designed for fixed-in-location usage—should be classified as mobile broadband.

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 6, 2025

home to 75,000 residents, may soon have a competitor to Comcast in the cable TV market, Mayor Paige G. The proposed agreement with Astound Broadband would give the company three years to build the local cable network at no cost to the city. Astound would be the first cable competitor to Comcast in Scranton.

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Broadband Breakfast

MAY 8, 2025

WASHINGTON, May 8, 2025 – Altice USA reported a net loss of 37,000 broadband subscribers in the first quarter of 2025, worse than analysts had been expecting. The cable operator gained 68,700 fiber subscribers for its best quarter yet on that front. million-location footprint. The company said more than 6 percent of its 4.3

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Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 11, 2025

April 11, 2025 - Kansas has officially designated broadband and telecommunications systems as critical infrastructure, a move aimed at strengthening legal protections and deterring tampering with essential internet services. ”

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Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 15, 2025

and Marc Veasey , D-Texas, have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at curbing theft and destruction of broadband infrastructure, citing growing concerns over service disruptions and public safety risks. Code to impose stronger penalties for those who intentionally damage or steal broadband cables and equipment.

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Broadband Breakfast

JULY 14, 2025

WASHINGTON, July 14, 2025 –  A cable industry trade association wants cable operators to be able to contact subscribers using text messages and mobile apps in addition to email. In a filing Wednesday , NCTA said cable operators wanted to contact subscribers with a range of modern communications tools, not just email.

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Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 3, 2025

In its 4-3 vote in early March, the City Council opted to continue work on the  Connect Wilmar Initiative , something it says is an answer to the ongoing failures by regional incumbent telecom monopolies to provide uniform, high quality, high speed, affordable Internet access. According to a  network FAQ , the planned $24.5

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Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 23, 2025

WASHINGTON, June 23, 2025 – The House of Representatives passed legislation Monday directing the Secretary of Commerce to examine the “value, cost, and feasibility of a trans-Atlantic submarine fiber optic cable connecting the contiguous United States, the United States Virgin Islands, Ghana, and Nigeria." Sponsored by Del.

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Broadband Breakfast

JULY 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, July 10, 2025 – Enhanced federal data collection was needed to strengthen broadband program design and reduce connectivity barriers, a report published Tuesday by the Pew Research Center declared.  Department of Agriculture. 

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Broadband Breakfast

JULY 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2025 – After years of planning, the remote island community of Isle au Haut, Maine, has completed its high-speed fiber broadband network, made possible by a newly installed undersea fiber cable. But, for those who lived on the far side of the island, coverage was spotty. In contact with the U.S.

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Broadband Breakfast

JULY 17, 2025

"Imagine if you wake up tomorrow and you suddenly realize that you don't have access to the internet. " The discussion, during Wednesday Broadband Breakfast Live Online , comes as America's broadband infrastructure faces mounting pressure from multiple fronts. "Battery technology has gotten better.

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 3, 2025

WASHINGTON, March 3, 2025 – Much of Southeast Alaska was without phone or internet service over the weekend after an Alaska Communications subsea fiber cable broke last Friday. “Our technical team has confirmed damage to the ACS subsea cable system connecting Juneau. We are dispatching a repair ship.

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Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 25, 2025

WASHINGTON, April 25, 2025 – Charter Communications lost 60,000 internet subscribers in the first quarter of 2025, continuing a trend of stagnation, but showing improvement over the 72,000 lost in the same period the year prior. Executives said wildfires in California were responsible for roughly 9,000 of those disconnects. technology.

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Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 29, 2025

Low-Earth orbit satellite constellations have the potential to transform how we extend internet coverage around the world. The connectivity challenge in rural areas According to the International Telecommunication Union, barely 19% of residents in underdeveloped regions have internet access, compared with 87% in more advanced economies.

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Broadband Breakfast

MAY 23, 2025

Beyond removing insecure hardware from domestic telco networks, the commission is working to ensure that submarine cable systems, arteries of digital traffic worldwide, are secure.  This Expert Opinion is exclusive to Broadband Breakfast. Broadband Breakfast accepts commentary from informed observers of the broadband scene.

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VoIP Review

JULY 16, 2025

Additionally, the enhanced Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) offers high-speed internet options in areas currently without fiber or cable connections. The vendor highlighted that the 5G SA network is engineered to handle the surge in IoT devices’ demand while enhancing critical service areas like mobile broadband.

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Broadband Breakfast

JULY 16, 2025

billion acquisition of Cox Communications would allow the combined company to better compete for fixed and mobile broadband subscribers, the companies told federal regulators Tuesday. Charter CEO Chris Winfrey has historically bashed fixed wireless as “cell phone internet” because of its slower speeds.

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Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 16, 2025

million state-funded project that seeks to connect over 22,000 homes and businesses to broadband internet in rural Sullivan County, N.Y., based internet service provider promised residents that once the project was completed, they would have access to download/upload speeds of up to 10 GB. about 100 miles from Manhattan.

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Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 4, 2025

Here are three proposals for common-sense solutions to improve the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program of the U.S. Topic #1: Fiber Priority When we consider broadband infrastructure as a 30-year investment rather than focusing on speed targets, the case for building fiber networks in rural areas becomes clear.

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All West Telecommunications

JUNE 16, 2025

5G Internet vs. Fiber: Reliability Showdown for 2025 Choosing between 5G home internet and fiber internet can be a tough call for households, remote workers, gamers and small business owners. Winner: 5G Future-Proofing Fiber: Scalable and capable of supporting future internet demands. Find out if 1000 Mbps is fast enough.

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IEEE ComSoc

JUNE 26, 2025

Home internet prices in the U.S. are being driven down by fierce competition between mobile carriers offering Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and cable internet companies offering legacy Hybrid Fiber Coax connections. The price of home internet service fell 3.1% They’re seeing churn rise in their broadband subscriber base.

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Broadband Breakfast

MAY 15, 2025

As with most other essential services, there are many places in the United States where no purely private business case will support investment in broadband networks. Federal subsidies therefore are necessary for ubiquitous access to internet service. Call that “Mission Accomplished.”

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Broadband Breakfast

JULY 29, 2025

Using its newly created Digital Opportunity Index, the digital equity consulting firm found that out of the 15 ISPs it ranked, Comcast did the most to increase broadband availability and adoption. Three other providers: Altice, Cable One, and Charter, received a AA rating and were also considered leaders. ”

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Broadband Breakfast

JULY 14, 2025

WASHINGTON, July 14, 2025 – It’s been six months, but a damaged Alaskan fiber cable may soon be back online. Quintillion President Michael McHale announced Friday that the company will dispatch vessels this July to repair an undersea cable line severed by Arctic ice in January. That break took three months to repair.

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Blandin on Broadband

MARCH 25, 2025

I have also been following but nice to see what others day During the week of March 17, Minnesota lawmakers considered two bills related to telecommunications and broadband access.

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Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 7, 2025

April 7, 2025 – Charter Communications has officially acquired Bardstown Connect, the city-owned broadband and cable utility, for $49.5 Bardstown Connect had roughly 9,500 broadband and 5,000 cable TV customers at the time. million, ending nearly four decades of municipal ownership.

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All West Telecommunications

JUNE 9, 2025

Your guide to choosing the perfect connection When it comes to internet connections, the choices can feel a little overwhelming. In this guide, we’ll break down the differences between DSL and fiber internet so you can make an informed decision that’s right for your lifestyle or business. What Is DSL Internet? Let’s dive in!

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All West Telecommunications

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In today's fast-paced digital world, small business internet and phone services have become indispensable tools for driving growth, enhancing customer interaction, and ensuring operational efficiency. Clear Understanding of the Essentials For small businesses, maintaining a reliable internet and phone infrastructure is critical.

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 17, 2025

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2025 – San Bruno leaders have finalized the sale of the city’s municipally owned broadband provider, CityNet, to Comcast for $8 million. David Tashjian , Regional Senior Vice President of Comcast California, highlighted the company’s commitment to enhancing broadband access.

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Total Telecom

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

News The trial is a step towards integrating satellite and terrestrial networks, making satellite broadband more accessible for 5G devices worldwide Eutelsat Group, MediaTek, and Airbus Defence and Space have completed the first successful 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) trial using the Eutelsat OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite system.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 7, 2025

Also Read: GSMA Urges Regulatory Parity Between Satellite and Terrestrial Telecom Services Bridging the Mobile Usage Gap Badrinath said addressing the usage gap remains a pressing concern, with nearly 3 billion people globally living under mobile broadband coverage but still unconnected.

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 6, 2025

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2025 – Thousands of GCI customers in Sitka, Alaska, will lose most internet services starting Sunday because the company may need repair to its undersea fiber network, according to a statement on its website. However, he added that the company won’t have more information until the repair team arrives Sunday.

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Blandin on Broadband

APRIL 24, 2025

The Arlington Enterprise journalist Mark Ollig reports on current Minnesota broadband legislation The 2024 OBD report reveals that 89,000 households in Minnesota do not have access to the 100/20 mbps broadband standard. 395 to revise the priorities of the border-to-border Broadband Grant Program.

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Total Telecom

JULY 28, 2025

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