Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, April 11, 2025 – A new study shows that telecommunications networks are still vulnerable to theft and vandalism. NCTA - The Internet and Television Association, headquartered here, cited an April 9 update that tracked 5,770 reported incidents of vandalism and theft between June and December in 2024. Louis, Mo.,

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Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 3, 2025

From June to December of 2024, 5,770 incidents of theft/vandalism of network infrastructure were reported across the country, according to one study by NCTA – The Internet & Television Association. Learn more about Speeding BEAD Summit What is Broadband Breakfast?

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Blandin on Broadband

MARCH 5, 2025

Today the MN House Taxes Committee hear on two broadband-related bills. They started with HF951 (Davids) – Sales and use tax exemption for telecommunications or pay television services machinery and equipment modified, which was laid over for possible inclusion in omnibus. We have been over collected.

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All West Telecommunications

JULY 8, 2025

Carollo joins a distinguished group of industry leaders who’ve demonstrated exceptional contributions to the cable television and broadband industries, and their communities. With over two and a half decades of leadership, Marty Carollo has played a pivotal role in advancing rural broadband connectivity across Wyoming.

Cable

Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 9, 2025

billion in broadband subsidies has pledged to move away from an 'extreme tech bias in favor of fiber' toward technology neutrality—a welcome shift that could bring transformative connectivity to rural America. billion Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment program. Conflict-of-interest rules exist for a reason.

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Telecom Talk

AUGUST 14, 2024

The Canadian regulator CRTC (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission) has decided to extend the fiber networks of large ISPs (Internet

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

13, 2024 – Two tech think tanks want the Supreme Court to block states from regulating retail broadband rates. Brief of Tech Freedom and Others The Telecommunications Act of 1996 is a deregulatory statute. ISPs were also filed by the NCTA – The Internet & Television Association , the U.S. WASHINGTON, Sept.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Their concerns involve not only video but also broadband. NCTA, The Internet and Television Association filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission on Monday regarding the planned merger between the satellite operators. Telecommunications Service Sector. WASHINGTON, Oct. billion purchase of Intelsat.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 12, 2024

12, 2024 – The communications arm of an Arkansas electric cooperative is offering thousands of its Internet customers free broadband and streaming services for a month as compensation for the loss of linear video service caused by a recent "cyber incident." WASHINGTON, Oct. " OzarksGo in Fayetteville, Ark., said the Oct.

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Blandin on Broadband

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The Senate Committee on Taxes heard two bills that talked about tax exemptions for broadband equipment. As of Jan 2025, 395,000 households dont have broadband. This bill would extend tax exemptions for fiber and conduit purchased (or leased) to deploy better broadband. This would encourage continued investment in broadband.

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Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 26, 2024

WASHINGTON, August 26, 2024 – As the federal government prepares to release billions of dollars to fund rural broadband projects, major Internet Service Providers want federal regulators to expand access to utility poles – a critical factor in the timely deployment of new broadband networks.

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US Telecom

JANUARY 2, 2025

Todays ruling confirming that broadband internet access is an information service is not only the proper reading of the statute but a victory for American consumers that will lead to more investment, innovation, and competition in the dynamic digital marketplace.

Television

Blandin on Broadband

OCTOBER 19, 2024

West Central Tribune reports … A new utility services company specializing in underground fiber construction, MC Fiber launched in late September, according to a news release from Meeker Cooperative Light and Power and Vibrant Broadband in Litchfield. The cooperative has been serving the area as a co-op for almost 90 years, starting in 1935.

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

is a small, family-owned telecommunications company that provide residential, small business and enterprise consumers with fiber-optic Internet, telephone and television services across 14 rural Vermont villages. VTel, based in Springfield, Vt.,

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Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Under this model, multiple ISPs can offer services over the same broadband infrastructure. The Fiber Broadband Association is the voice of fiber. Their network provides blazingly fast Internet speeds, phone, and television services. The promise is greater innovation and competition, and easy entrance into the market for some.

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Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 17, 2024

17, 2024 - A major association of television and radio broadcasters is concerned about a proposed merger between two large satellite service providers. Telecommunications Service Sector. WASHINGTON, Oct. The National Association of Broadcasters, based in Washington D.C.,

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Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, August 13, 2024 – Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel Monday shared a notice of inquiry that would seek information on ways to improve provider service to phone, cable and broadband customers.  The agency is currently reviewing comments to its proposal. 

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Blandin on Broadband

JANUARY 24, 2025

The National Conference of State Legislatures has a slick Broadband Policy Toolkit … This NCSL toolkit covers the state policy landscape and considerations to address broadband deployment, adoption and affordability, and provides a wide variety of resources for policymakers, including legislative tracking, issue briefs and podcasts.

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Blandin on Broadband

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

974, A bill for an act relating to broadband; establishing the Equal Access to Broadband Act; modifying provisions governing broadband services and broadband infrastructure; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 116J.39, From the Minnesota House … Freiberg; Lee, F.; Carroll; Koegel and Clardy introduced: H.

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Broadband Breakfast

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Next week, when the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) releases its latest decision in this ongoing regulatory battle, more ISPs could be forced out. Broadband Breakfast accepts commentary from informed observers of the broadband scene. CNOC itself is shrinking.

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Broadband Breakfast

DECEMBER 20, 2024

A key part of internet service is Wi-Fi, which provides Americans broadband access in countless locations, including homes, schools, hotels, coffee shops, offices, airports, and airplanes. With over 18 billion devices in operation, Wi-Fi is always there and everywhere. [1] And the highly successful 802.11 This enables the freedom to innovate.

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Telefrieden

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The Democratic majority has clearly exempted broadband internet access from Title II common rate regulation. By the way, Title II still explicitly applies to wireless telecommunications, like cellphone service, and no one can credibly claim that carriers are severely constrained by overpowering FCC oversight. 1, 47-87 (2015); [link].

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AWS Telecommunications

JANUARY 29, 2025

DISH Technologies, commonly known as DISH Tech, is a leading provider of satellite television and broadband services and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of EchoStar. Since its founding in 1980, DISH has continually innovated in the delivery of digital entertainment and information services.

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Broadband Breakfast

JANUARY 31, 2025

White Paper Protecting The Nation's Critical Communications Infrastructure From Theft & Vandalism Learn More White Paper Provided by NCTA, CTIA, USTelecom, The Rural Broadband Association: The U.S. Increasing vandalism has also impacted the fiber-optic networks that are now common in many broadband and wireless networks.

Communication

Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 22, 2024

The cable industry, which uses some shared Citizens Broadband Radio Service spectrum to provide some fixed and mobile broadband, advocated for the advisory group’s second proposal. Government’s support, and give our [Inter-American Telecommunication Commission] neighbors a clear and accurate view of the state of U.S.

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Broadband Breakfast

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Under the banner "End the Cableopoly," the duo accused cable of attempting “to undermine competition from 5G home broadband by starving wireless providers of the spectrum needed to expand access and help close the digital divide.” Cable favors unlicensed or shared spectrum. The timing is likely not an accident. 

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Airtel

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Airtel, India’s leading telecommunications provider, has just made your streaming dreams come true. The Morning Show : A gripping drama that takes you behind the scenes of a morning news show, exploring power dynamics, #MeToo, and the cutthroat world of television journalism. Attention movie buffs and binge-watchers!

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Airtel

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Airtel, India’s leading telecommunications provider, has partnered with Apple to bring the captivating world of Apple TV+ directly to your Airtel subscription. The Morning Show: A behind-the-scenes look at the high-stakes world of morning television, starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon.

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Broadband Breakfast

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

“Those studies are ongoing, and it would be wise for the administration to continue those studies,” said Michael Calabrese , director of the Wireless Future Project, part of New America’s Open Technology Institute, on a  Broadband Breakfast Live Online panel on Wednesday.

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Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The Trump administration’s focus will be “doubling down on taxes, tariffs, immigration, national security, deregulation and cost effectiveness,” said Andrew Lipman , a partner at Morgan Lewis specializing in telecommunications and media, during a webinar Wednesday.

Telecoms

IEEE ComSoc

MAY 16, 2025

The new entity will compete with Comcast for industry leadership in mobile and broadband communications services, seamless video entertainment, and high-quality customer service. Meanwhile, mobile carriers like Verizon and T-Mobile have heightened the threat with home broadband service beamed over the air. Its significant.

Communication

Blandin on Broadband

MARCH 4, 2025

HF951 (Davids) – Sales and use tax exemption for telecommunications or pay television services machinery and equipment modified. HF951 (Davids) Sales and use tax exemption for telecommunications or pay television services machinery and equipment modified. Greg Davids Location: Capitol 120 Agenda: Call to Order.

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Blandin on Broadband

MARCH 11, 2025

The League of MN Cities reports… Building on last sessions momentum to update Minnesotas cable act, lawmakers have reintroduced the Equal Access to Broadband Act in both the House and Senate. Improve city control over public rights-of-way and help fund access television. HF 974 , sponsored by Rep.

Cable

Blandin on Broadband

MARCH 4, 2025

2045 :A bill for an act relating to broadband; establishing the Equal Access to Broadband Act; modifying provisions governing broadband services and broadband infrastructure; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 116J.39, Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development.

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VoIP Review

MARCH 18, 2025

This move, first reported by Bloomberg, could significantly change the landscape of telecommunications in the Netherlands. Both companies hold equal shares in the joint venture, blending Vodafone’s mobile services with Ziggo’s broadband and television operations within Dutch borders.

Telecoms

Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 15, 2025

With several high-profile telecommunications mergers in the pipeline , this stance could dramatically reshape the M&A playing field. Before that, he served as an editor-in-chief for the  Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review , worked for PBS, and spent time at several professional and college radio and television stations.

Broadband

Blandin on Broadband

APRIL 1, 2025

MN Broadband Task Force meeting March 2025: presentation from DNR and updates The MN Broadband Task Force gave Diane Wells a nice sendoff. MN Broadband related or tangential bills There are a few bills going through the legislature right now that could have an impact on broadband deployment, use or access.

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