Blandin on Broadband

APRIL 7, 2025

Minneapolis St Paul Magazine posts an article from local broadband provider Arvig Despite the importance of these connections, unforeseen events a network outage or inclement weather can cause significant disruptions. Theres a proactive option instead: a redundant internet connection.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 2, 2024

2, 2024 - Internet delivered by fixed wireless access providers has its critics, but Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is not one of them. ” Rosenworcel said that the numbers suggest fixed wireless has become an alternative to landline broadband. WASHINGTON, Oct.

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Total Telecom

JANUARY 13, 2025

million people without access to mobile internet Today, Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has announced it will begin its 3G shutdown in the city of Durham in April, before expanding to the rest of the UK by the end of the year. million people without mobile broadband following the 3G sunsetting.

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

  Collectively, there is something else we all can do to support these heroes: expand veteran access to broadband technology and the internet. In Pittsburgh, a third of all seniors and households making less than $20,000 do not have broadband access. About 75% of the commonwealth is considered rural.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

2, 2024 – A key Alaska city and a popular port of call for cruise ships has not had landline internet and cell phone service for days, and it could be at least another week before the restoration of normal service. Some Sitka businesses went cash-only because credit cards sales required Internet access. WASHINGTON, Sept.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

. "I was made aware of the sale when I received a notice in the mail from TDS indicating the upcoming changes," Mayor Eaves told Broadband Breakfast. "To In the notice, TDS reassured customers that their internet and phone services would remain uninterrupted, even as cable TV services are phased out.

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 3, 2025

WASHINGTON, March 3, 2025 – Much of Southeast Alaska was without phone or internet service over the weekend after an Alaska Communications subsea fiber cable broke last Friday. Juneau, the capital of Alaska and home to about 31,000 people, was especially impacted by the subsea damage.

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Blandin on Broadband

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Expansion news from Paul Bunyan Communications… Paul Bunyan Communications is making good progress on its broadband expansion in Aitkin County. Anyone in these expansion areas interested in getting connected to the all-fiber optic broadband network should sign up for service now before construction is done.

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Total Telecom

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This positions Gigs as the go-to connectivity platform for tech players seeking to embed phone plans into their offering, deliver exceptional product experiences, and drive both consumer engagement and new recurring revenue streams. Our services span mobile, fixed-line connections, home and office broadband, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

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Blandin on Broadband

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Broadband speeds, prices, contract info are a lot more difficult to understand. The labels are modeled after the FDA nutrition labels and are intended to help consumers comparison shop for the internet service plan that will best meet their needs and budget. You can also review a sample mobile broadband label in PDF format.

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Blandin on Broadband

APRIL 15, 2025

The Commission should reverse its proposal to end support for voice-only phone service under Lifeline. Today, full participation in society requires access to both home broadband and mobile data services. They offer four proposals Delete the Sunset of Support for Voice-Only Services. Delete Barriers to ISP Participation in Lifeline.

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Blandin on Broadband

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Paul Bunyan Communications is making good progress on its broadband expansion in St. That can be done online, over the phone, or in person at our Grand Rapids Customer Service & Technology Center or Cooperative Headquarters in Bemidji. An update from Paul Bunyan Communications. Louis County.

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

1, 2024 – Charter would have returned to net broadband subscriber growth in the third quarter if not for the shut down of the Affordable Connectivity Program, executives said Friday. Like other cable companies, Charter had been losing broadband customers this year. WASHINGTON, Nov. billion this year.

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Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 20, 2025

the largest telecommunications provider in Alaska, announced that its emergency maintenance on the undersea fiberoptic cable to Sitka was successfully completed earlier this week , restoring all internet and communication services.  General Communication, Inc.,

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 15, 2024

15, 2024 – A proposed federal mandate to unlock phones after 60 days, even if still under contract, could level the playing field for low-income and Black communities who depend on smartphones as their main gateway to the internet, according to an minority advocate. WASHINGTON, Oct.

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Blandin on Broadband

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Their focus in on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, but I think the factors they mention are true for anyone with limited and broadband access… With the election less than a week away and access to reliable election information more important than ever, what happens when communities lack internet access?

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Blandin on Broadband

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Our commitment to expanding all-fiber optic gigabit broadband in underserved areas of our region remains unwavering. In today’s world, Internet access is essential, and we’re excited to begin delivering services to the Forbes area.” said Gary Johnson, Paul Bunyan Communications CEO/General Manager.

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Total Telecom

DECEMBER 20, 2024

We rely on the internet for products, services, and applications we use continuously more and more. People rely on cell phones to do almost everything, and when we pull up all the applications were using, were consuming more bandwidth than we realize. After all, we cant store all our videos in our phone.

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Total Telecom

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Starlink’s internet services – which require dedicated Starlink terminal devices to provide services – have already been made free to use for 30 days in areas affected by Helene. The FCC, however, notes that it never ‘revoked’ funding for Starlink, but rather rejected the company’s bids for the fund as part of the normal review process.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 22, 2024

22, 2024 – A major cable industry group is warning that a proposed 60-day mobile phone unlocking standard could open the door to billions of dollars in fraud. WASHINGTON, Oct.

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

billion program critical to expanding broadband access in rural and underserved areas. The USF plays a central role in funding several telecommunications programs, including: E-Rate : Discounted internet access for schools and libraries, with $2.46 WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2024 – The U.S. billion allocated in FY 2023.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 25, 2024

It’s clear we need more resiliency in our broadband policy. If every household could reach the outside world by both a cell tower and a fixed broadband connection, then when one of them went down—as has happened for  millions of people  in areas hit by Hurricane Helene—they might not be completely cut off.

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TechAdvance

MARCH 10, 2025

If your business uses any of the following, you could be impacted: Business Phone Lines Any landline-based systems still running on PSTN or ISDN will need replacing with modern VoIP solutions. Broadband Connections ADSL and FTTC (Fibre-to-the-Cabinet) connections rely on PSTN. Phone: 0345 389 2310 Email: enquiries@tech-ip.co.uk

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Blandin on Broadband

DECEMBER 30, 2024

We are steadfast in our mission to bring all-fiber optic gigabit broadband to underserved areas in our region. In today’s connected world, reliable internet is a necessity, and were thrilled to start providing services to the city of Buhl. Those who have signed up for service are being contacted to set up service installation.

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Blandin on Broadband

OCTOBER 14, 2024

million State of Minnesota Border-to-Border Broadband Low-Population Density Grant to serve areas of Alango, Field, and Sturgeon Townships in St Louis County. We are thrilled to continue our expansion efforts, bringing high-speed broadband access to underserved areas in our region. We are excited to receive this grant!

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Airtel

OCTOBER 9, 2024

We all are well acquainted with the term broadband. But do you know the actual meaning of broadband? Broadband data transmission is the transmission of high-quality data over a large bandwidth. In its most basic form, it is a continuous high-speed Internet connection. Buy Airtel Broadband with exciting benefits!

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Blandin on Broadband

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Happening tomorrow… Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Tuesday, September 24, 2024 10:00 a.m. – Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association 800 Central Ave N, Brandon, MN 56315 OR Microsoft Teams Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 293 633 223 894 Passcode: yLxAZz Dial in by phone +1 651-395-7448,,793355672# United States, St.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In July, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel unveiled the 60-day unlocking plan, saying it would allow consumers the freedom to take their existing phones and switch from one mobile service provider to another more easily.

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Blandin on Broadband

AUGUST 18, 2024

Here’s information on the Task Force meeting tomorrow… Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Monday, August 19, 2024 10:00 a.m. – Welcome – Teddy Bekele, Chair, Minnesota Governor’s Task Force on Broadband 10:10 a.m. – Introduction – Paul McDonald, Board Chair, St. Louis County Commissioners 10:20 a.m. –

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Blandin on Broadband

JANUARY 10, 2025

So Arvig, a seasoned executive at the helm of a family-owned phone company, kept listening. based company, Its a milestone marked by a transformation from a small, rural telephone company to one of the nations largest independent broadband providers. As time would tell, its a good thing he did.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 17, 2024

16, 2024 – With millions of Americans still struggling to afford internet access, a new report sheds light on how future broadband affordability programs could better target those in need.    Broadband Affordability: What Should Change? WASHINGTON, Oct.   An estimated 54.1 million households, or 41% of U.S.

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Broadband Breakfast

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The state’s Working Internet ASAP program makes the satellite ISP’s equipment free for Maine’s 9,000 locations without any internet access. ” To apply, residents can use the state’s online portal or enroll over the phone. WASHINGTON, Dec.

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Blandin on Broadband

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Our commitment to expanding all-fiber optic gigabit broadband in underserved areas of our region remains unwavering. In today’s world, Internet access is essential, and we’re excited to offer our services to over 700 homes and businesses in Taconite, Keewatin and areas of Greenway Township.” It’s a game changer for these areas.”

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

7, 2024 – User hesitation to share personal information in a speed test app is hindering participation in the Federal Communications Commission's efforts to improve national broadband data.  WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 filing with the FCC. CCA's filing cited a few consumer complaints.

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Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 24, 2025

The company plans to launch its fiber internet service by the end of this quarter, marking a major expansion of its wireline broadband ambitions following the closure of its Lumos acquisition and ahead of a pending joint venture with Metronet. The joint venture aims to expand this reach to 3.5 million homes by the end of 2028.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 18, 2024

18, 2024 - A scheme to defraud a federal internet access program for low-income consumers has been shut down by federal authorities after an Internet Service Provider and its CEO pleaded guilty to fraud charges. WASHINGTON, Oct.

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

WASHINGTON, September 8, 2024 – Cable TV, satellite TV, broadcasters, and phone companies all need to chip in fees to cover the Federal Communications Commission's $390.1 million budget for the current fiscal year. The fees will be due within a matter of weeks. "The FCC is not going to make everyone happy.

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