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The Timberjay looks at impact of federal broadband changes in NE MN

Blandin on Broadband

States are now scrambling to re-evaluate their broadband plans after a June policy shift from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, which oversees the single largest federal commitment to rural broadband in U.S. billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program. history – the $42.5

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FBA Survey: Many Smaller ISPs Opt to Own Middle Mile

Broadband Breakfast

NASHVILLE, June 5, 2025 – Rural broadband providers are increasingly choosing to operate their own middle mile infrastructure, according to a report from the Fiber Broadband Association. Learn more about Speeding BEAD Summit What is Broadband Breakfast?

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Telecom Industry Launches Coalition to Push Congress on USF Fix

Broadband Breakfast

Established by the Federal Communications Commission in 1997, the fund helps deliver broadband and phone services at just, reasonable, and affordable rates to rural communities, low-income households, schools, libraries, and healthcare providers. million students.    Additionally, 7.6

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WISPA Wants CBRS Protection in Massive Reconciliation Bill

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, May 23, 2025 – The trade group representing small, wireless broadband providers has “strong concerns” about the spectrum language in the budget reconciliation bill passed by the House on Thursday by one vote. The Congressional Budget Office estimated the measure would raise $88 billion over ten years.

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Strengthening America’s Digital Backbone: Why We Need a Cybersecurity Reset

US Telecom

Representing USTelecom and our nation’s broadband innovators, we shared a message that’s both urgent and optimistic: It’s time to reinforce America’s digital foundation by recommitting to our proven and effective public-private partnerships in cyberspace. Broadband providers are committed to being that steady hand.

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Nokia’s Aurelis Optical LAN Revolutionizes Enterprise Networks

VoIP Review

Infrastructure with a 50+ year lifespan ensures readiness for the future without repetitive upgrade costs, stated Geert Heyninck, general manager of broadband networks at Nokia. The technology has already proven its worth in more than 700 locations worldwide, including hotels, hospitals, and universities.

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Dean Bubley: After Budget Bill, Do No Harm to CBRS and 6 GHz

Broadband Breakfast

   However, the new law does not offer similar specific protections for two other bands desired by the cellular carriers: the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) band between 3.55-3.7 Furthermore, most leading home broadband providers now sell routers using 6 GHz in conjunction with gigabit-grade broadband.