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Astound to Compete with Comcast in Scranton, Pa., Mayor Says

Broadband Breakfast

The proposed agreement with Astound Broadband would give the company three years to build the local cable network at no cost to the city. ” Interestingly, Cognetti did not mention internet or broadband services in Wednesday’s announcement. Broadband revenue is exempt from the 5 percent fee.

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Charter Loses 60,000 Internet Subs in Q1

Broadband Breakfast

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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Tata Play Fiber High Value Plans Explained

Telecom Talk

Tata Play Fiber, a regional internet service provider (ISP), is offering high value plans to customers. Along with the broadband plans, customers also get free landline service with unlimited voice calling. Tata Play Fiber has several OTT (over-the-top) bundled broadband plans too.

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India to Prove 5G Use Case Model, Starting With Villages: Telecom Minister

Telecom Talk

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. Not the USA, not all of Europe.

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Tom Stroup: Under New BEAD Reforms, Satellite Connectivity Deserves Equal Consideration

Broadband Breakfast

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. Satellite broadband offers compelling advantages that complement, rather than compete with, fiber’s strengths.

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Michael Powell Stepping Down as CEO of NCTA

Broadband Breakfast

NCTA is unique—working at the intersection of broadband innovation and creative video content has been an extraordinary experience,” Powell said in a statement. Through this role, he guided the broadband and entertainment industries through rapid transformation. Colin Powell , who passed away in 2021.

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T‑Mobile and EQT close JV to acquire FTTH network provider Lumos

IEEE ComSoc

This deal marks a major milestone in T-Mobiles broadband growth and builds on the Un-carriers success in delivering best-in-class connectivity. By bringing more value and choice to the millions of Americans who have previously been underserved, T-Mobile continues to deliver on its mission to change broadband for good. markets.