Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 4, 2025

Topic #2: Regulatory Relief The regulatory burden imposed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration on the BEAD program will unnecessarily delay construction, increase costs and diminish competition among ISPs for the funding.  They are struggling to meet the bandwidth needs of 2020, let alone 2055.

Broadband 111

Broadband Construction Provisioning Bandwidth 111

Broadband Breakfast

MAY 12, 2025

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2025 – Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller (D) ordered Ezee Fiber to stop work on Wednesday, following a recent increase in complaints from city residents over property damage by workers laying fiber Internet cables.    Ezee Fiber published its response after the incident, saying: “We [.]

Construction 90

Construction Broadband Cable Internet 90

Total Telecom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Mole ploughs broke the ground in Stapleford last week, as Wessex Internet began its physical work to deliver full fibre internet to 14,500 homes and businesses in South Wiltshire. This means a fibre optic cable goes all the way to each building, rather than stopping at a cabinet down the road. The contract is worth £18.8

Cable 130

Cable Broadband Internet Internet 130

All West Telecommunications

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The Fastest Internet Speeds in Sweetwater County* are Getting Even Better KAMAS, Utah | February 7, 2025 All West Communications is continuing to bring the future of internet to Sweetwater County with the expansion of its fiber optic internet service in Rock Springs and Green River.

Internet 106

Internet Internet Communication Construction 106

Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 16, 2025

“Then we'll move to permitting and start constructing.” “It’s not lit, it’s dark fiber, but that’s what makes it ideal for carriers, hyperscalers, and potentially even federal and defense agencies that need secure, direct access to the cable landing station.

Network 93

Network Manufacturing Cable Construction 93

Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

13, 2024 – Comcast has announced a joint $55 million investment with the state of Indiana to expand high-speed internet to more than 10,000 rural homes and businesses.  WASHINGTON, Nov. per month for eligible families who qualify for a variety of public assistance programs.

Internet 93

Internet Internet Broadband Construction 93

Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 4, 2025

March 4, 2025 – Lumos Fiber announced Tuesday it plans to build 5,000 miles of fiber optic internet infrastructure through the state of Georgia. This will be the company’s first project in Georgia, and the ninth state it will provide with internet services.

Construction 66

Construction Internet Internet Education 66

Broadband Breakfast

MAY 5, 2025

TDS, an internet service provider serving 35 states, reported in its Friday earnings call that it added 2,800 broadband subscribers in the first quarter, up from only 300 net adds in the previous quarter. The company gained 8,300 subscribers from fiber markets, but lost 5,500 who were subscribed to DSL and cable technologies.

Broadband 59

Broadband Finance Cable Construction 59

Blandin on Broadband

AUGUST 8, 2024

Governing posts an opinion piece from Michael Powell, president of NCTA-the Internet and Television Association, which represents America’s cable industry… The real work takes place on the ground. But now more than 1,100 homes and businesses can enjoy the benefits of life-changing gigabit-speed Internet service.

Cable 80

Cable Television Construction Broadband 80

VoIP Review

JANUARY 13, 2025

This expansion spanned across a 20-state area with over 17,600 miles of fiber cable deployed just last year, totaling over 103,000 miles since the project’s inception. Cloud platforms played a vital role in maintaining uninterrupted network construction, ensuring dependable connectivity for customers despite natural disruptions.

Construction 105

Construction Internet Internet Router 105

Blandin on Broadband

MARCH 4, 2025

They include a little background (of a story I have also been following) This decision comes after Charter, which does business in the city under the name Spectrum and is the city’s largest provider of internet and cable television services, on Feb.

Connectivity 59

Connectivity Television Cable Construction 59

Broadband Breakfast

MAY 30, 2025

May 30, 2025 – Wire 3, a Florida based fiber-optic internet provider, announced a $75 million investment to enhance its fiber optic services throughout the central Florida region. Wire 3’s service allows consumers access to free Wi-Fi equipment and no-contract plans at a faster rate than common cable services. 

Construction 103

Construction Internet Internet Cable 103

Broadband Breakfast

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Erie County, New York’s  ErieNet  broadband initiative is poised to begin construction in Buffalo, NY, after the Buffalo Common Council recently passed a resolution approving the Telecommunications License Agreement with ErieNet LDC. “This includes telecom carriers, broadband providers, and Internet providers.

Network 105

Network Construction Broadband Hospitality 105

Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 6, 2025

  For example, BABA applies to the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, which aims to expand high-speed internet access across the United States and is currently funded at $42.45 Compliance with BABA is also vital to the American steel industry which faces increased global competition.

Manufacturing 103

Manufacturing Broadband Transportation Construction 103

Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 25, 2024

25, 2024 – GoNetspeed, an Internet Service Provider serving New England locations, says pole attachment regulations in Massachusetts are broken. WASHINGTON, Oct. The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities declined to comment on GoNetspeed’s concerns over pole attachment regulations in the state.

Cable 125

Cable Construction Telecommunication Broadband 125

All West Telecommunications

DECEMBER 9, 2024

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, a question frequently arises: how fast is fiber internet? As our reliance on high-speed internet steadily increases, understanding the capabilities of fiber optic connections becomes paramount. What is Fiber Internet? How Fast is Fiber Internet? Key Points on Fiber Internet Speed 1.

Internet 52

Internet Internet Connectivity Video conferencing 52

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.

Telephone 85

Telephone Television Construction Cable 85

Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

“Were it not for the impact of the end of the ACP program in June, we would have grown our internet customers in the third quarter,” Charter CEO Chris Winfrey said on the company’s earnings call. Like other cable companies, Charter had been losing broadband customers this year. WASHINGTON, Nov.

Broadband 111

Broadband Cable Bandwidth Construction 111

TDS Connect

DECEMBER 3, 2024

TDS Telecommunications has taken home internet in Dane County to the next level, introducing blazing-fast speeds of up to 8 gigabytes per second. This new service, now the fastest home internet option in the area , was unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Stoughton, marking a major milestone for both TDS and the community.

Internet 52

Internet Internet Video conferencing Construction 52

Broadband Breakfast

JANUARY 28, 2025

28, 2025 – An Internet competitor to Comcast in a Northern Virginia city is now pausing its fiber deployment in the region Ting Internet, a small fiber ISP, has reportedly “temporarily paused fiber deployment” in Alexandria, Va., WASHINGTON, Jan. a community adjacent to Washington, D.C., WASHINGTON, Jan.

Construction 86

Construction Internet Internet Cable 86

Broadband Breakfast

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The agency would specifically evaluate how shortages of network equipment, fiber-optic cables, and semiconductors impact broadband deployment. “Our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will connect every Coloradan to reliable high-speed internet,” Hickenlooper said in a statement. The bill was led by Sen. ”

Cable 82

Cable Broadband Construction Communication 82

Blandin on Broadband

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The construction project has been fueled by grants first from the Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Community, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development before getting a significant infusion from the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program.

Broadband 92

Broadband Network Construction Internet 92

Tridon

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

There is very little economic activity in todays world that doesnt rely on stable internet connectivity. Starlink, SpaceXs groundbreaking satellite internet service, is revolutionizing how businesses connect to the digital world, particularly in areas where traditional broadband options fall short.

Internet 52

Internet Internet Communication Cable 52

AT&T Connects

JANUARY 14, 2025

The MCC served as a connectivity resource for those who lost power and needed internet access. Q&A with Robert Chandler, Director of Access Construction & Engineering Tell us about your role as AT&Ts Director of Access Construction & Engineering. Simply put, everything we needed right away was broken.

Connectivity 105

Connectivity Construction Cable Network 105

ACT Corp

JULY 10, 2024

At the heart of this transformation lies a critical infrastructure component: fiber internet and its components, such as fiber optic cables. This paper aims to outline how fiber internet contributes to realizing smart cities in urban settings. What is Fiber Internet, and What Are its Benefits?

Internet 52

Internet Internet Bandwidth Connectivity 52

ACT Corp

AUGUST 9, 2024

In today's digital age, internet connectivity has become a crucial factor in various aspects of our lives, including in the real estate industry. With the advent of advanced technologies such as fiber internet, the impact on real estate and property values has been significant.

Internet 52

Internet Internet Connectivity Marketing 52

Airtel

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The internet helps us in many of your daily chores. For example, you check emails, pay utility bills, and get many types of alerts by using the internet. Shopping online, ordering meals, and transferring money online is also possible because of a stable internet connection. Check the cables that connect the modem to the router.

Internet 52

Internet Internet Modem Router 52

Broadband Breakfast

JANUARY 16, 2025

In a public statement, Conexon noted that this was the sixth fiber project they’ve completed nationwide with fiber Internet access being delivered to 12,000 EREC members. "Over Glades Electric Cooperative and Conexon Connect announced the connection of their first fiber customer back in  January of 2024.

Connectivity 111

Connectivity Broadband Telephone Retail 111

Blandin on Broadband

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The West Central Tribune reports The Willmar City Council and staff on Monday said a meeting would be conducted later this week with the company after its letter asking the city to hold off on the construction of an open-access broadband network. While the construction costs for the Connect Willmar Initiative are estimated to be $24.5

Communication 64

Communication Network Construction Television 64

Rural Broadband Association

MARCH 25, 2025

Weve seen Starlink partner with T-Mobile, advancements in fixed wireless technology, cable entities claiming a stake in the rural broadband space, others using predatory pricing supported by their scope and scale to compete in NTCA member markets and of course, new entrants into the broadband space enticed by federal funding opportunities.

Broadband 52

Broadband Construction Cable Network 52

Blandin on Broadband

OCTOBER 2, 2024

From Charter Communications … Spectrum, the #1 rural internet provider in the nation * , today announced the launch of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to just under 100 homes and businesses in portions of Dakota County, Minnesota. million new homes and small businesses across the country. based customer service.”

Modem 80

Modem Construction Internet Internet 80

NetWork Telecom

AUGUST 29, 2024

From connecting computers and servers to facilitating communication and data sharing, network cabling provides the backbone for your operations. Contact the cabling specialists at Network Telecom to help make your installation a success. Contact Network Telecom New Business Facility – What You Need to Know about Cabling 1.

Cable 40

Cable Network Phone Telecoms 40

Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Think of a broadband network as a railroad, with the tracks representing a network of fiber cables, and trains representing internet services. Strategy The country boasts internet penetration with 98% served with Gigabit symmetrical speeds. Continuing on the analogy, with the vertically integrated model (in the U.S.),

Broadband 103

Broadband Marketing Cable Network 103

Broadband Breakfast

DECEMBER 2, 2024

2, 2024 – Minnesota is set to receive an historic $652 million for broadband expansion, but key requirements of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program could keep many in-state internet service providers from participating. WASHINGTON, Dec. billion broadband expansion program. . "Minnesota

Communication 105

Communication Broadband Telecommunication Construction 105

Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

“This significant investment will enable PST to bring high-speed Internet to hundreds of homes, businesses and community institutions that have been historically underserved by reliable broadband services,” PST General Manager Bob Marshall told ILSR. One Plumas grant award is for a $14.5 Another $5.1

Telecoms 105

Telecoms Broadband Telecommunication Cable 105

Tridon

JULY 20, 2024

Fundamentals of Wireless Communication At its core, wireless communication involves transmitting signals through the air rather than through physical cables. Wi-Fi: A wireless local area network (WLAN) technology that allows devices to connect to the internet within a limited range, commonly used in homes, offices, and public spaces.

Communication 52

Communication Radio Hospitality Construction 52

USTELECOM

AUGUST 26, 2024

That’s certainly the case with CentraCom, which has been delivering phone, Internet and cable TV to central, north and western Utah since it was founded in 1903 as the first independent rural telephone company in Fairview, Utah. The city expedited the excavation permits for our fiber install.

Construction 52

Construction Education Telephone Cable 52