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

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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.

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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.

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Total Telecom

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Viewpoints The broadband industry is poised for significant change as we move forward into 2025 By: Bob Bartz, VP of Engineering at CHR Solutions To read the Part 2 of this viewpoint series, click here.

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Total Telecom

OCTOBER 10, 2024

7, 2024 — Updates from federal, state, and county officials at Broadband Communities Summit West, planned for Oct. 30-31 at the San Diego Convention Center, have taken on an increased significance following the approval of California’s initial proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Blandin on Broadband

JUNE 5, 2025

An update from the Office of Broadband Development… Broadband Matters: Office of Broadband Development Updates OBD, in the field! Governors Task Force on Broadband, May meeting recap + June meeting plans Line Extension Connection Program Digital Opportunity updates Telecommuter Forward! OBD, in the field!

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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

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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.

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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.

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VoIP Review

MARCH 26, 2025

The commencement of work on the E2A transpacific subsea cable marks a significant development in telecommunications infrastructure. SK Broadband, and Verizon Business. Stretching over 12,500 kilometers, the cable will connect Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan to the US west coast.

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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.

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Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 5, 2024

Join Broadband Breakfast Live Online and other guests attending Mountain Connect 2024 in Denver for a discussion about the themes raised at this year's conference. This year marks the Colorado-based conference's 10th year as an independent broadband event, and Broadband Breakfast has covered the event regularly in the past.

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VoIP Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In an exciting advancement for the telecommunications industry, Eutelsat Group, MediaTek , and Airbus Defence and Space announced a successful trial of the 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) using low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. The successful trial signifies a strong movement towards closing the connectivity gaps worldwide.

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NTIA

JUNE 6, 2025

The [link] ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site. The site is secure.

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Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 10, 2025

June 10, 2025 – New Mexico is still without a permanent director for its Office of Broadband Access and Expansion following the departure of former acting director Drew Lovelace.  Learn more about Speeding BEAD Summit What is Broadband Breakfast? The office of Gov.

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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.

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VoIP Review

MAY 19, 2025

In a significant move set to reshape the telecommunications landscape, Charter Communications plans to acquire Cox Communications for approximately $34.5 This merger will create the largest cable and broadband provider in the United States, surpassing Comcast in subscriber numbers. This transaction includes a combination of $21.9

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 5, 2025

WASHINGTON, March 5, 2025 – The House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously approved by a voice voice 10 bipartisan bills on Tuesday, sending the full House the measures focused on telecommunications, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and domestic manufacturing. The Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act , sponsored by Rep.

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Blandin on Broadband

MAY 14, 2025

Here’s the agenda for tomorrow Broadband Task Force meeting… Governors Task Force on Broadband Thursday May 15, 2025 10:00 a.m. Welcome Teddy Bekele, Chair, Minnesota Governors Task Force on Broadband 10:10 a.m. Other Business, Junes Meeting Plans, Wrap-up Connection details… Microsoft Teams Need help?

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Total Telecom

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

News The two companies first signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the cable in 2022 Saudi Arabian telco Mobily has partnered with Telecom Egypt to launch the first submarine cable connecting Saudi Arabia and Egypt through the Red Sea. The cable will land at two stations: Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt and Duba in Saudi Arabia.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 5, 2025

The technology industry has called on the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to revise proposed power levels for wireless devices operating in the delicensed 6 GHz spectrum band, warning that current limits may hinder the performance of next-generation applications and restrict consumer access to affordable, high-speed Wi-Fi.

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Blandin on Broadband

APRIL 18, 2025

More than half of people who saw their bills increase said they still experienced unreliable connectivity. “The demise of ACP was detrimental to so many and I think that this is reflected in these numbers,” said Christopher Ali , professor of telecommunications at Penn State University.

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Broadband Breakfast

MAY 17, 2025

Part 1: Explaining BEAD, Broadband Abundance? Part 2: Explaining BEAD, Trying to Bridge the Digital Divide As a brief recap, the nation has been working for decades to achieve universal access to broadband. Instead, Congress structured the BEAD program as a state and territory broadband grant program.

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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.

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

12, 2024 – Officials from the state of Hawaii met with representatives from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Tuesday to announce new funding for the state to connect underserved Native Hawaiian residents with high-speed broadband. ” The $72.7 Sylvia Luke (D) stated.

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Total Telecom

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Back in April, a consortium led by telecoms mogul Xavier Niel’s NJJ Holding announced plans to purchase both Ukrainian TV and fixed broadband provider Datagroup-Volia and mobile operator Lifecell, with the intention of merging the two operators.

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Paloalto Networks

MARCH 2, 2025

They unlocked opportunities for mobile broadband and video streaming. Now, 5G makes it possible for businesses like yours to connect more devices, enhance decision-making, improve operational efficiency and drive growth. I dont need to tell you that more devices connected to a network equal an increased attack surface.

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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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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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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?

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 3, 2025

WASHINGTON, March 3, 2025 – AT&T is resisting pressure from the Communications Workers of America, which has demanded that the Federal Communications Commission keep the telecommunications giant investing in copper-based networks.

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Total Telecom

AUGUST 13, 2024

“Lebara has built a strong brand and loyal customer base by providing high-quality mobile telecommunications services at competitive prices,” echoed Wendy McMillan, partner at Waterland Private Equity. “We look forward to working closely with the management team to continue on Lebara’s growth journey together, leveraging our expertise in the telecommunications (..)

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Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 4, 2025

billion Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program, states were pushing forward with subgrantee selection — closing application windows, reviewing competitive bids, and releasing data on provider participation. The proposals spanned 144 unserved project areas in 31 counties and aimed to connect more than 31,000 unserved locations.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

WASHINGTON, September 16, 2024 – In the United States, before there were extensive broadband open access networks, there were simply municipal broadband networks.   And more than a third of those municipal broadband communities offer open access networks to their citizens. The pilot phase, costing $2.26

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