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

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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. Broadband revenue is exempt from the 5 percent fee. Cognetti (D) announced Wednesday.

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UK Altnets Eye M&A, Diversification Amidst Competitive Pressures

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In the rapidly evolving UK broadband market, a recent study by Neos Networks reveals a significant business trend among alternative network providers, commonly known as Altnets. Nearly all respondents (98%) indicated they are planning to diversify their services beyond traditional broadband offerings.

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Vodafone Idea Business Study 2025: 76 Percent of MSMEs Plan to Increase Cybersecurity Investments

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Vodafone Idea stated, “As India’s digital economy accelerates backed by Digital India, Bharat Net and mobile broadband use, smaller businesses are exploring digital tools to enhance operational efficiency and expand their market reach.” ” Regionally, South India leads the digital shift with a DMI of 62.9.

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

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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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Charter Loses 60,000 Internet Subs in Q1

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In January 2025, Charter launched its 2x1 Gbps service in two markets. Relatedly, the company said it has now launched symmetrical service in eight markets total, but did not specify which ones in its earnings release. technology.

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Charter to Acquire Cox in $34.5 Billion Deal Creating Largest US Broadband Provider

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This merger will create the largest cable and broadband provider in the United States, surpassing Comcast in subscriber numbers. Winfrey highlighted the combined entity’s potential: “Cox and Charter have been innovators in connectivity and entertainment services. This transaction includes a combination of $21.9

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

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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.