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Tim Stelzig: Explaining BEAD, Trying to Bridge the Digital Divide

Broadband Breakfast

As with most other essential services, there are many places in the United States where no purely private business case will support investment in broadband networks. The FCC’s USF Fund was initially designed as a ratepayer cross-subsidy program to ensure all Americans had access to telephone service. in 1960, to 90.5%

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Office of Broadband Development Updates: Line Extension & Telecommuter Forward!

Blandin on Broadband

An update from the Office of Broadband Development… Broadband Matters: Office of Broadband Development Updates OBD, in the field! Governors Task Force on Broadband, May meeting recap + June meeting plans Line Extension Connection Program Digital Opportunity updates Telecommuter Forward! OBD, in the field!

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UK Businesses Urged to Switch from PSTN by 2027

VoIP Review

Openreach has issued a strong call to businesses in the UK, urging them to transition swiftly to digital networks as the deadline for the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) switch-off approaches. Outdated systems, like payment terminals, security alarms, ISDN systems, and landline phones, may soon stop working.

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Paul Bunyan Communications is expanding the GigaZone to Coleraine and Bovey (Itasca County)

Blandin on Broadband

Anyone interested in getting connected to the all-fiber optic broadband network should sign up for service now. That can be done online, over the phone, or in person at our Grand Rapids Customer Service & Technology Center. Construction will take place this construction season with services expected to be available by winter.

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BT pushes for accelerated withdrawal from “outdated” copper landline network as faults rise 

Total Telecom

BT warns that delays in migrating to digital connectivity could disrupt critical systems such as fire alarms, lift phones, and even water monitoring sensors. Faster broadband speeds, better security, and features like scam prevention and integrated calling across devices. The move to digital networks offers a range of benefits.

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Paul Bunyan Communications Aitkin County Broadband Expansion Update

Blandin on Broadband

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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Paul Bunyan Communications St. Louis County Broadband Expansion Update

Blandin on Broadband

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.