Broadband Breakfast

JULY 8, 2025

The latest conflicts in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and elsewhere have serious implications for connectivity infrastructure worldwide. This Broadband Breakfast live session will consider the impacts that global conflict has on subsea broadband infrastructure and global connectivity.

Cable

Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 24, 2025

Michelle McGaw (D-71), would require ISPs to report broadband speeds, service disruptions, and consumer subscriptions. It would also establish a state broadband authority funded by ISP fees and expand broadband mapping efforts. Commerce Secretary Elizabeth Tanner (D) had concerns about the new broadband office.

Broadband

Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 14, 2025

Add to that the looming federal budget crisis  threatening to end Medicare payments for telehealth  and the urgency of what a coalition of Vermont healthcare leaders, librarians, and state broadband officials are doing comes into view.  “Our job is not done when we get everyone connected.

Healthcare

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

Telecom Talk

JUNE 10, 2025

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India ( TRAI ) has issued official notices to Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel over alleged discrepancies in subscriber data reporting, according to a report by NDTV Profit citing Department of Telecommunications (DoT) sources.

Broadband

Broadband Breakfast

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

has been named the new Chairman of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, a post that comes with oversight of the Federal Communications Commission and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Last year, it was called the Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband.  ”

Telecommunication

Telecom Talk

MAY 28, 2025

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has called upon internet service providers (ISPs) to actively utilise the BharatNet infrastructure in an

Connectivity

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.

Broadband

Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, April 11, 2025 - Experts in agriculture and telecommunications agreed Wednesday that effective precision agriculture implementation requires a comprehensive, technology-neutral approach to connectivity, rather than relying on any single broadband solution. "The

Connectivity

Telecom Talk

JULY 24, 2025

Under the policy, a push for home fixed broadband is also focused on. The government wants that over 100 million homes should get fixed broadband and around 1 million new jobs should be created in the sector. ” The policy is now open for public consultation.

Telecoms

Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 20, 2025

WASHINGTON, March 20, 2025 — As demand for global connectivity increases, low-Earth orbit satellite broadband is emerging as a key player in bridging the digital divide. "Broadband revenue and subscribers grew by 40% and 27% respectively [.] "I think that we are in a much different place," Schwarz said. "What

Broadband

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. 

Broadband

Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 29, 2025

While some industry leaders have voiced skepticism and insist on relaying geostationary orbit satellites, many feel LEO could solve challenges in connecting the world’s most isolated areas. Yet that proximity addresses only one piece of the rural‑connectivity puzzle; deeper structural hurdles remain.

Broadband

Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 25, 2025

Earlier this month, the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration issued a Policy Notice instituting critical reforms to the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program. The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) supports adoption of a technology-neutral approach to allow U.S.

Connectivity

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., Mark Kelly, D-Ariz.,Mike

Broadband

VoIP Review

MARCH 5, 2025

A significant development in telecommunications has emerged with the launch of SatCo, a joint venture between Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile. This new entity aims to deliver comprehensive space-based cellular broadband connectivity across Europe.

Connectivity

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 9, 2025

Expanding broadband access has become a cornerstone of federal and state infrastructure efforts. These logistical challenges are often compounded by legal disputes, poor communication, and even community opposition, threatening the ability to make meaningful progress in expanding broadband infrastructure.

Construction

Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 1, 2025

WASHINGTON, March 1, 2025 - Industry associations and local officials are raising alarms about a surge in copper theft and vandalism targeting telecommunications networks, warning that these crimes threaten public safety and disrupt essential services. "Over a three-month period where we focused on our survey.

Television

VoIP Review

JUNE 24, 2025

T-Mobile US has taken a major step in the telecommunications industry by announcing the upcoming commercial launch of its T-Satellite Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) service on July 23. This service targets a growing niche for satellite-to-cellular connectivity, addressing areas lacking terrestrial network coverage. With an impressive 1.8

Mobile

Telecom Talk

JUNE 20, 2025

India is leading the way globally in providing affordable and quality data for all, according to the report by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communications. billion telecom subscribers, with 960 million internet users and 940 million broadband subscribers. GB per user per month. India now has over 1.2

Internet

Fierce Telecom

JULY 10, 2025

LEO constellations are making headlines with direct-to-device and fixed wireless access capabilities, while MEO satellites continue to power mission-critical services like navigation and global broadband. Meanwhile, GEO satellites remain essential for broadcast and large-scale data delivery. Click here to login.

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Total Telecom

JUNE 17, 2025

Motorola Solutions will integrate multiple existing land mobile radio (LMR) systems and add new mission-critical Push-to-X (MCX) broadband services to enhance interagency interoperability and access to data applications to better protect Brazil’s communities.

Radio

VoIP Review

JUNE 9, 2025

Elon Musk’s Starlink has officially been granted the opportunity to offer satellite-based broadband services in India. Providers are forbidden from connecting user data to external infrastructures or processing this data beyond national borders. In this respect, the journey for Starlink appears rigorous but clear.

Marketing

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 25, 2025

At the Fiber Broadband Association’s (FBA) Regional Fiber Connect Workshop in Anchorage last week, local broadband executives, tribal leaders, and policymakers came together to share best practices and lessons learned in a state that has unique challenges and opportunities connecting communities and people to fiber broadband.  

Broadband

Telecom Talk

JUNE 21, 2025

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has granted a six-month extension to Bharti Enterprises-backed Eutelsat OneWeb and the Jio-SES joint venture, Orbit Connect India, allowing continued use of provisional satellite spectrum until November 2025.

Transportation

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 10, 2025

A distinguished panel of experts gathered for Broadband Breakfast Live Online to examine whether mounting concerns about cable sabotage reflect genuine threats or media-fueled hysteria. Broadband Breakfast Ted Hearn However, the practical challenges of successful sabotage may be overstated. "The

Cable

Telecom Talk

JULY 28, 2025

Starlink is expected to start offering connections very soon in India. What’s interesting is the recent statement that came from Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, the Minister of State for Telecommunications. Starlink’s purpose will be to fill the connectivity gaps in rural and backward areas to most extent.

Retail

Broadband Breakfast

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

27, 2025 – House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans blocked efforts to expand Congressional oversight of broadband affordability and the Federal Communications Commission, during a contentious 12-hour markup session Tuesday. “Unfortunately, this committee's oversight plan only prioritizes broadband availability.

Broadband

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.

Broadband

Telecoms Tech News

MARCH 27, 2025

Semtech has achieved a breakthrough in fibre broadband with the launch of its new asymmetric 50G PON OLT chipset. This industry-first solution is fully-compliant with International Telecommunication Union (ITU) standards and comprises the GN7161, GN7153BW, and GN25L80B chipsets.

Telecommunication

Broadband Breakfast

MAY 23, 2025

As a result, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr is working to fortify American telecommunications networks and counter foreign adversaries’ cyber aggression. The first is strengthening and securing technology and telecommunications supply chains. billion in 2024 alone.

Cable

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 10, 2025

In a webinar Thursday, Tarana Wireless CEO Basil Alwan said fixed wireless technology is the ideal option for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program because it can flexibly manage upload and download speeds without spectral efficiency penalties.  Tarana’s comments come as states prepare for the Sept.

Telecommunication

Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 20, 2025

Yet, as we chase the promise of a hyper-connected future, we risk overlooking a critical component of our technological infrastructure: mechanical engineering in telecommunications hardware.  My work in the United States focuses on creating next-generation telecommunications hardware to strengthen broadband infrastructure.

Hardware

Telecom Talk

JUNE 28, 2025

Speaking on World WiFi Day at a conference held in New Delhi, organised by the Broadband India Forum (BIF) on June 24, the Minister said the pilot will be rolled out in 13 villages across multiple states, marking a deliberate move to demonstrate the transformative potential of 5G technology in rural India. . “The first is access.

Telecoms

VoIP Review

MAY 1, 2025

This initiative aims to promote various applications like wireless backhaul, broadband, and IoT services while enhancing the capacity of mobile networks. In late 2024, the Department of Defense and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) proposed a coordination framework, which the FCC has now adopted.

Connectivity

Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 13, 2025

The main questions are whether Congress was prescriptive enough in drafting the 1996 Telecommunications Act that stood up the fund, and whether the FCC had authority to delegate accounting work to the Universal Service Administrative Company, a nonprofit set up for the task. Pushing for fees on Big Tech companies?

Common Carrier

Blandin on Broadband

APRIL 15, 2025

Delete Administrative Burdens by Connecting Eligibility Databases. To improve access and reduce administrative burdens, the Commission should streamline the Lifeline enrollment process by connecting state eligibility databasessuch as those used for SNAPto the National Verifier. Delete Outdated Restrictions on the Lifeline Benefit.

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