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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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FCC Advances 37 GHz Spectrum Sharing for Next-Gen Connectivity

VoIP Review

This initiative aims to promote various applications like wireless backhaul, broadband, and IoT services while enhancing the capacity of mobile networks. Originally, although the rules were first adopted in 2016, exclusive licensing requests were not entertained, delaying framework finalizations until now.

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

VoIP Review

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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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. Powell, designated Chairman by President George W.

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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. This is why we would prefer that all satellite broadband systems be eligible for the BEAD program.

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Randy May: If the President Can Fire FCC Commissioners, Should the Agency Be Restructured?

Broadband Breakfast

Whatever notions one may have entertained in the past—or may still entertain—regarding the Federal Communications Commission as a so-called “independent” agency, it’s obvious that those notions may not hold true much longer. The Commission’s functions would basically be split.

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Panelists Disagree Over Taxes and Fees for Broadband and Streaming Services

Broadband Breakfast

18, 2024 — As traditional cable TV subscriptions decline, a debate over the appropriate compensation from communication services using public rights of way took center stage during a Broadband Breakfast Live Online event Wednesday. ” However, efforts to tax streaming services or impose broadband fees have faced legal roadblocks.