Broadband Breakfast

JULY 14, 2025

WASHINGTON, July 14, 2025 – It’s been six months, but a damaged Alaskan fiber cable may soon be back online. Quintillion President Michael McHale announced Friday that the company will dispatch vessels this July to repair an undersea cable line severed by Arctic ice in January. That break took three months to repair.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 26, 2025

” Governor Glenn Youngkin welcomed the announcement, emphasizing Virginia’s global leadership in internet infrastructure. “From the spine of the internet running through Ashburn to the transatlantic cables that connect in Virginia Beach, the entire Commonwealth is engaged in supporting the technology which runs the world.

Finance

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.

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Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 1, 2025

Since each route mile of fiber contains hundreds if not thousands of fiber cables, the authors estimated that the U.S. The authors predicted that 573 new data centers would be built in the next three years, and that most of those centers would require fiber connections to at least three different Internet connection points. ”

Construction

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

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 10, 2025

Because the federal government relies on information reported by internet service providers, there are concerns about bias and a lack of transparency in data pertaining to broadband availability and network performance. ” Second, a lack of reliability in federal data for evaluation purposes.

Broadband

TDS Connect

JULY 1, 2025

Fiber-optic technology is the gold standard for internet, phone, and TV service – which is exactly why TDS is busy building fiber networks in many parts of our service area. As construction continues, it’s important to note the distinction between what TDS is building vs. what some other providers do. High reliability.

Bandwidth

Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 25, 2025

This Maserati like performance comes with significant drawbacks, however, including prohibitive deployment costs, years-long construction timelines and physical limitations that make connecting the entire country financially impossible. Financially, satellite internet remains competitive with alternative technologies.

Connectivity

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

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

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.

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Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 2, 2025

billion investment in universal broadband internet access may be on track for a major overhaul. This would reverse the Biden administration’s “fiber first” policy and likely redirect billions in funding from fiber builds to the satellite internet service sold by Starlink, a subsidiary of Elon Musk ’s SpaceX.

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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

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

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

Telegeography

MAY 15, 2025

A steady stream of investment has driven tremendous growth in subsea cable infrastructure to keep pace with ever-increasing bandwidth demand. According to new data from TeleGeographys Transport Networks Research Service , the aggregate cost of new construction over the past nine years has averaged over $2 billion annually.

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Total Telecom

JANUARY 7, 2025

Press Release Brightspeed, one of the nations largest fiber broadband builders focused on empowering more homes with ultrafast, reliable internet, today announced its multi-gig-speed network has passed approximately 1.82 million locations surpassing its year-end goal of 1.75 million fiber-enabled premises across its 20-state footprint.

Construction

Total Telecom

AUGUST 9, 2024

As part of the railway deployment plan for HS2, mobile and broadband providers would be offered access to spare capacity in the 2,000km of fibre cabling and 80 telecoms masts being constructed alongside the railway, which will connect London and Birmingham.

Broadband

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

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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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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

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

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. ”

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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.

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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

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

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

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.

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