Telecom Talk

JULY 25, 2025

India’s telecom and space sectors are witnessing growth driven by foreign direct investment (FDI), technological innovation, and policy reforms aimed at enhancing connectivity and manufacturing capabilities. FDI is technology. “It never talks up any particular technology to be brought in or not to be brought in.

Internet

Blandin on Broadband

APRIL 8, 2025

Telecompetitor reports … A study conducted on behalf of Amdocs finds that consumers value reliability, affordability, and uninterrupted access and suggests that providers may benefit by offering all three via mixed-technology networks. … Cable has the highest level of internet access (39%).

Technology

Total Telecom

JULY 14, 2025

Secretary of State for Technology, Peter Kyle said: “This investment in CityFibre is welcome news. The success of the UK’s network providers will help accelerate the rollout of gigabit-capable broadband to millions of homes and businesses across the country.

Network

Telecom Talk

JUNE 18, 2025

based company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network designed to connect standard mobile phones directly to satellites. Unlike traditional satellite internet services that require specialized equipment, AST SpaceMobile’s technology connects directly to standard 4G and 5G smartphones without any additional hardware.

Signal

Total Telecom

MAY 1, 2025

The Censuswide survey, commissioned by CityFibre, the UKs largest independent full fibre platform, found that although almost two-thirds of farmers surveyed * (60%) believe internet connectivity is critical [1] for day-to-day farming activities, nearly one-in-ten farms (8%) have no internet connectivity at all.

Internet

Broadband Breakfast

MAY 7, 2025

May 7, 2025 – Students and rural residents in New Mexico can look forward to improved internet access following a new broadband expansion plan. New Mexico Get a snapshot view of broadband initiatives in New Mexico. Broadband Breakfast State Broadband New Mexico Gov.

Broadband

Blandin on Broadband

JULY 11, 2025

Pew has assessed and tracked the broadband-related data that is available in the US. Because federal data focuses on information like the number of households with subscriptions, it lacks feedback on network quality and reliability, or on how consumers experience a broadband connection.

Broadband

Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 24, 2025

WASHINGTON, March 24, 2025 – Following in New York’s footsteps, a California lawmaker was one step closer to advancing a sweeping legislative mandate to cap monthly internet bills at $15 for qualifying low-income households. The California proposal does, however, exclude mobile broadband providers from the requirement.

Internet

Blandin on Broadband

JULY 30, 2025

Along with staff from East Central Energy (ECE), officials from the Minnesota Legislature and the Minnesota Office of Broadband Development met in Pine City on July 17 to observe speed testing and review progress tied to state-funded broadband grants as part of the ongoing ECE Fiber broadband expansion project.

Broadband

Telecom Talk

JUNE 9, 2025

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has written to all state governments and Union Territories, urging them to prioritise the services of state-run telecom operators Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd ( BSNL ) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) for internet, broadband, landline, and leased line requirements.

Telecoms

Telecom Talk

JUNE 20, 2025

In a low-profile launch at BSNL’s Ameerepet Exchange in Hyderabad, India took a confident step toward redefining the future of broadband. The state-run telecom major, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), unveiled Quantum 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) a 100% indigenous, SIM-less, fiber-grade internet solution delivered over 5G radio.

Connectivity

Total Telecom

MAY 29, 2025

Key Takeaways: Transition to prplwares LCM significantly reduces resource consumption on broadband equipment, making internet services more efficient. prplwares carrier-class platform supports multi-carrier application deployment, allowing different internet providers to offer more options to customers and developers.

Broadband

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 4, 2025

WASHINGTON, July 4, 2025 – Open-access networks are actually a great fit for broadband projects on tribal lands, according to panelists involved in such projects. Tribal communities have long faced steep barriers to broadband access due to remote geography and historical underinvestment.

Broadband

Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 10, 2025

The core of Hudson’s “SPEED for BEAD” bill isn’t about changing the technologies being deployed for the program, argued Fiber Broadband Association CEO Gary Bolton , but about addressing regulatory restrictions, including a letter of credit requirement as well as other rules.

Broadband

Telecom Talk

JUNE 17, 2025

The government and telecom regulator TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) have dismissed concerns raised by telecom operators that satellite broadband players such as Starlink and Amazon Kuiper could disrupt the telecom market and erode operator revenues. This figure stands in stark contrast to the 1.2

Broadband

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 8, 2025

This Broadband Breakfast live session will consider the impacts that global conflict has on subsea broadband infrastructure and global connectivity. What are the potential global consequences if major subsea broadband cables are damaged or disrupted? Ted Hearn is Managing Editor for Broadband Breakfast.

Cable

Total Telecom

MARCH 12, 2025

The deals will see the operators leverage Starlinks roughly 7,000 satellites to deliver satellite internet services across India, potentially offering connectivity to the nearly 600 million people in India that do not have internet access. The move also marks a move away from the telcos previous satellite internet strategies.

Internet

VoIP Review

JULY 2, 2025

Google Fiber and Nokia are pushing the boundaries of home broadband through network slicing technology. This partnership aims to enhance how we experience home internet by dynamically prioritizing certain applications over others. Details on the specific technology used in the demonstration were scarce.

Broadband

Telecom Talk

JULY 28, 2025

The technology enables telecom providers to deliver differentiated services and unlock new revenue streams across various industry verticals. In the April–June quarter of FY26, Jio surpassed 200 million 5G subscribers and 20 million home broadband connections. The company’s FWA service, JioAirFiber, reached 7.4 million subscribers.

Platform

Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 11, 2025

continues its push for broadband expansion through government-funded initiatives like the BEAD program, other countries are pursuing their own strategies to bridge the digital divide. learn from international broadband programs? How do funding mechanisms, regulatory frameworks, and technology choices compare? While the U.S.

Broadband

Broadband Breakfast

MAY 28, 2025

May 28, 2025 – The Oakland City Council voted unanimously last week to adopt a Broadband Master Plan that will connect up to 2,500 unserved and underserved households across the city through the construction of an open-access municipal broadband network.  ” Estimated to cost $15.6

Construction

Mark Goldberg

JULY 16, 2025

The ITU’s Broadband Commission released a report, “The State of Broadband Advocacy Targets” [ pdf , 6.1MB] as part of its State of Broadband 2025 report series. Digital technologies are expanding in scope, scale and influence. ” as gaps in access narrow, the digital divide is taking on new forms.

Broadband

Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 17, 2025

WASHINGTON, March 17, 2025 - Marcus Chambers , Communications Workers of America Maryland State Broadband Lead and member of CWA Local 2018, spoke out against proposed changes that he said threaten reliable broadband access in Maryland and beyond. 

Broadband

Telecoms Tech News

MAY 23, 2025

AT&T has reached a deal to buy most of Lumen Technologies fibre business that serves residential customers. billion cash deal, once completed, will expand AT&Ts high-speed internet coverage to millions of homes in 11 US states.

Telecoms

Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 14, 2025

Yet, skills-based training can bridge this gap, opening doors to high-demand fields like technology and advanced manufacturing, benefiting both individuals and employers. Workforce development programs within these institutions, coupled with technological advancements, offer a tangible path to successful reentry.

Technology

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, July 10, 2025 – Enhanced federal data collection was needed to strengthen broadband program design and reduce connectivity barriers, a report published Tuesday by the Pew Research Center declared.  Department of Agriculture. 

Broadband

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 17, 2025

. "Imagine if you wake up tomorrow and you suddenly realize that you don't have access to the internet. You're just literally cut off," said Mahesh Krishnaswami , founder and CEO of Taara, which is developing wireless optical communication technology. "Your "Battery technology has gotten better. . "Battery

Internet

Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 11, 2025

As the demand for global connectivity rises, Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite broadband is emerging as a powerful solution to bridge the digital divide. With new technological advancements and regulatory shifts, how will spectrum allocation impact the future of satellite broadband?

Broadband

Total Telecom

MARCH 4, 2025

In the past, 14% were slow to adopt the internet, 18% hesitated with social media, and 11% delayed using personal computers. With 73% of UK businesses now relying on high-speed broadband and mobile connectivity, digital transformation is becoming essential. Those that delay may struggle to keep up with modern technology.

Telephone

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 8, 2025

WASHINGTON, July 8, 2025 – The broadband market is so dynamic that regulators can't keep up with the pace of change, according to a new report. The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation released a report Monday arguing that federal regulations have not kept up with today’s competitive broadband market. 

Marketing

Telecom Talk

JUNE 10, 2025

Also Read: TRAI Backs Proposal to Merge DoT, I&B, and IT Ministries AirFiber Services of Airtel and Jio TRAI has raised questions about whether 5G FWA services—marketed under names like Jio AirFiber and Airtel AirFiber and designed for fixed-in-location usage—should be classified as mobile broadband.

Broadband

Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 29, 2025

Low-Earth orbit satellite constellations have the potential to transform how we extend internet coverage around the world. The connectivity challenge in rural areas According to the International Telecommunication Union, barely 19% of residents in underdeveloped regions have internet access, compared with 87% in more advanced economies.

Broadband

Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 29, 2025

" Broadband Breakfast on March 26, 2025 - Broadband Programs Outside of the U.S. learn from international broadband programs? "On the mobile network, you can purchase unlimited mobile broadband for one hour. learn from international broadband programs? Broadband Breakfast Broadband Breakfast

Broadband

Telecom Talk

JUNE 15, 2025

Germany Launches GINT XT to Test Shared 5G Infrastructure for Gigabit-Speed Internet on Trains Germany has launched GINT XT (Gigabit Innovation Track XT), its first nationwide project to test shared 5G infrastructure aimed at delivering gigabit-speed internet on trains. This is also the most important signal for our mission.”

Mobile

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 23, 2025

WASHINGTON, July 23, 2025 – For the first time in company history, AT&T added over 200K customers in a single quarter to its Internet Air Fixed Wireless Service and now has over one million net air subscribers. That addition of 203K Internet Air customers headlined a relatively strong quarter for the telecommunications company.

Internet

Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 25, 2025

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. technology. “The high split in DOCSIS 4.0

Internet

Blandin on Broadband

JULY 4, 2025

Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians will host a four-day Tribal Broadband Boot Camp Aug. 18-21 at Bay Mills Community College Technology Center on the tribe’s Marquette campus. The Sault Ste. Sessions will be led by Waskawiwin co-founders Matthew Rantanen and Christopher Mitchell of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.

Broadband