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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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Anchorage Update: Lessons from the Frontier State

Broadband Breakfast

At the Fiber Broadband Association’s (FBA) Regional Fiber Connect Workshop in Anchorage last week, local broadband executives, tribal leaders, and policymakers came together to share best practices and lessons learned in a state that has unique challenges and opportunities connecting communities and people to fiber broadband.  

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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 Outdated systems, like payment terminals, security alarms, ISDN systems, and landline phones, may soon stop working.

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January 2027 PSTN Switch-Off: What Services Are Affected & Why You Might Need to Act Fast

TechAdvance

By January 2027, the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) will be completely switched off. 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.

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How AT&T is Investing in Montana

AT&T Connects

Our mission: We’re investing across the country not only to boost network reliability and capacity, but also to expand broadband nationwide to help bridge the digital divide. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to our 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, we @ATT innovate to improve lives.

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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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How AT&T is Investing in Ohio

AT&T Connects

Our mission: We’re investing across the country not only to boost network reliability and capacity, but also to expand broadband nationwide to help bridge the digital divide. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to our 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, we @ATT innovate to improve lives.