Broadband Breakfast

MAY 7, 2025

May 7, 2025 – Students and rural residents in New Mexico can look forward to improved internet access following a new broadband expansion plan. New Mexico Get a snapshot view of broadband initiatives in New Mexico. Broadband Breakfast State Broadband New Mexico Gov.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 18, 2025

based company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network designed to connect standard mobile phones directly to satellites. Unlike traditional satellite internet services that require specialized equipment, AST SpaceMobile’s technology connects directly to standard 4G and 5G smartphones without any additional hardware.

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Broadband Breakfast

JULY 8, 2025

Currently, 95 percent of Canadian households have access to broadband internet at speeds of 50 Megabits per second (Mbps) down and 10 Mbps up, the standard for “broadband” used by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. How is Canada measuring progress toward universal broadband access?

Broadband

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 29, 2025

Join Broadband Breakfast Live Online and other guests attending Mountain Connect 2025 in Denver for a discussion about this year's conference. This year marks the Colorado-based conference's 11th year as an independent broadband event, and Broadband Breakfast has covered the event regularly in the past.

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Blandin on Broadband

JULY 30, 2025

Along with staff from East Central Energy (ECE), officials from the Minnesota Legislature and the Minnesota Office of Broadband Development met in Pine City on July 17 to observe speed testing and review progress tied to state-funded broadband grants as part of the ongoing ECE Fiber broadband expansion project.

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Broadband Breakfast

JULY 8, 2025

This Broadband Breakfast live session will consider the impacts that global conflict has on subsea broadband infrastructure and global connectivity. What are the potential global consequences if major subsea broadband cables are damaged or disrupted? Ted Hearn is Managing Editor for Broadband Breakfast.

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Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 10, 2025

June 10, 2025 – Charter Communications , the second-largest internet service provider in the country, had 22 applications totaling over $3 million granted by BroadbandOhio on Friday for broadband infrastructure reimbursements. Learn more about Speeding BEAD Summit What is Broadband Breakfast? Jim Tressel.

Communication

VoIP Review

JUNE 25, 2025

Quickline Communications has announced an ambitious plan to deliver gigabit-capable broadband across rural regions. Over the next three years, the company aims to provide high-speed internet to 360,000 locations in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, marking a significant step towards bridging the digital divide.

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Broadband Breakfast

JULY 25, 2025

Expanding the number of internet exchange points across the United States is essential to developing greater digital resilience. Sign up for BroadbandLive on Zoom Panelists Drew Clark  (moderator), CEO and Publisher, Broadband Breakfast Panelists have been invited. More IXPs drive lower network costs.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 17, 2025

The government and telecom regulator TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) have dismissed concerns raised by telecom operators that satellite broadband players such as Starlink and Amazon Kuiper could disrupt the telecom market and erode operator revenues. This figure stands in stark contrast to the 1.2

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 10, 2025

The core of Hudson’s “SPEED for BEAD” bill isn’t about changing the technologies being deployed for the program, argued Fiber Broadband Association CEO Gary Bolton , but about addressing regulatory restrictions, including a letter of credit requirement as well as other rules.

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Total Telecom

APRIL 7, 2025

News The deal is designed to reduce debt and highlight the value of Rogers wireless infrastructure, the companies said Rogers Communications, one of Canadas largest telcos, has agreed a CAD $7 billion equity investment with Blackstone and a group of major Canadian pension funds. As per the new agreement, Blackstone will acquire a 49.9%

Transportation

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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Telecom Talk

JUNE 30, 2025

American satellite broadband companies Starlink and Amazon’s Project Kuiper have signed their first commercial agreements with Indian VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) service providers, marking a key step toward launching enterprise and government-focused satellite broadband services in the country.

Retail

AT&T Connects

MAY 28, 2025

Increased connectivity, delivered through high-speed broadband access. When AT&T completed an AT&T Fiber buildout in Oldham County, it brought high-speed internet to more than 20,000 customer locations. According to Paul, [broadband] allowed us to grow into other markets.

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 11, 2025

continues its push for broadband expansion through government-funded initiatives like the BEAD program, other countries are pursuing their own strategies to bridge the digital divide. learn from international broadband programs? Clark also served as head of the Partnership for a Connected Illinois, a state broadband initiative.

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Blandin on Broadband

JULY 3, 2025

Senate has passed the bipartisan Rural Broadband Protection Act, a significant step toward enhancing broadband access in underserved rural areas. “We should be able to bring high-speed internet to every family in Minnesota—regardless of their zip code,” Klobuchar said. The bill, co-led by Democratic U.S.

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Blandin on Broadband

JULY 9, 2025

Duluth News Tribune reports … You could do worse than Minnesota for internet speeds — although not much worse. They mention policy in DC… “We should be able to bring high-speed internet to every family in Minnesota — regardless of their zip code,” Minnesota’s U.S. Average download speeds here of 164.68 Mbps fall far short of the U.S.

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Broadband Breakfast

JULY 9, 2025

Expanding broadband access has become a cornerstone of federal and state infrastructure efforts. As the digital economy becomes increasingly central to daily life and business operations, high-speed internet is essential. Better planning and documentation can streamline deployment The average broadband project in the U.S.

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Mark Goldberg

JULY 16, 2025

The ITU’s Broadband Commission released a report, “The State of Broadband Advocacy Targets” [ pdf , 6.1MB] as part of its State of Broadband 2025 report series. The State of Broadband Advocacy Targets report is intended to inform policy-makers on progress towards the Broadband Commission’s goals.

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Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 26, 2025

Lawmakers launched the USF Working Group on June 12, 2025, aiming to work out the future of the multi-billion-dollar broadband funding program. This Broadband Breakfast live session will feature staff from the offices of USF working group members and include a lively discussion about the future of the subsidy program.

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Blandin on Broadband

JUNE 24, 2025

This may cause dish movement during windy conditions and temporary service disruptions until full repairs are made If your power has been restored but your internet or TV service is still out , please call us at 888-586-3100. While we’ve realigned several satellite dishes, a few were left with unstable foundations.

Communication

Blandin on Broadband

MAY 9, 2025

Broadband Breakfast reports The Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 proposes to reform the $9 billion Universal Service Fund, which supports broadband access in rural and Tribal areas. The bill updates Section 254 of the Communications Act to include broadband and edge providers (e.g.,

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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

MARCH 17, 2025

WASHINGTON, March 17, 2025 - Marcus Chambers , Communications Workers of America Maryland State Broadband Lead and member of CWA Local 2018, spoke out against proposed changes that he said threaten reliable broadband access in Maryland and beyond. 

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 11, 2025

As the demand for global connectivity rises, Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite broadband is emerging as a powerful solution to bridge the digital divide. With new technological advancements and regulatory shifts, how will spectrum allocation impact the future of satellite broadband?

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Broadband Breakfast

JULY 8, 2025

As America’s broadband infrastructure faces growing pressure from cyber threats, geopolitical tensions, and increasingly frequent natural disasters, the need for resilient, future-proof networks has become more critical than ever. Breakfast Media LLC CEO  Drew Clark  has led the Broadband Breakfast community since 2008.

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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. Laurel Lee , R-Fla.,

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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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Mark Goldberg

JULY 24, 2025

The following piece about the CRTC’s Broadband Labels proceeding appeared as an OpEd in The Hill Times on July 23. The CRTC’s ongoing push to mandate standardized broadband labels is a solution that’s not only unnecessary in the Canadian context, but one that has failed to deliver meaningful results elsewhere. The problem?

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Broadband Breakfast

MAY 20, 2025

WASHINGTON, May 20, 2025 – As of June 2024, about 94 percent of homes and businesses had access to broadband through at least one provider, according to a new report from the Federal Communications Commission. The company found that in 32 states, that gap between urban and rural users with high-speed broadband increased in 2024.

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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. You're just literally cut off," said Mahesh Krishnaswami , founder and CEO of Taara, which is developing wireless optical communication technology. "Your "Your bank account is going to be sort of off limits.

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 1, 2025

At a Broadband Breakfast Live Online event Wednesday , representatives from major telecommunications associations and local governments discussed the growing problem and potential solutions. "Over "It is happening every single day out in our communities, and it's a real problem." "This isn't just petty theft.

Television

Blandin on Broadband

JULY 31, 2025

Broadband Communities reports… Schurz Communications, a family-owned firm with roots in newspaper publishing and broadcasting, today announced the launch of a new division called Schurz Broadband Group (SBG) to consolidate its network of regional fiber broadband providers.

Communication

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 8, 2025

WASHINGTON, July 8, 2025 – The broadband market is so dynamic that regulators can't keep up with the pace of change, according to a new report. The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation released a report Monday arguing that federal regulations have not kept up with today’s competitive broadband market. 

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Broadband Breakfast

JULY 23, 2025

WASHINGTON, July 23, 2025 – For the first time in company history, AT&T added over 200K customers in a single quarter to its Internet Air Fixed Wireless Service and now has over one million net air subscribers. That addition of 203K Internet Air customers headlined a relatively strong quarter for the telecommunications company.

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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.

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