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Investing in the North: How Virgin Media O2 is powering a more connected, inclusive future 

Total Telecom

Virgin Media O2’s 5G coverage now reaches more than 75% of the UK population and last year we switched on our next generation 5G Standalone network, which is available in major Northern cities such as Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. Our mobile network is also growing and improving rapidly. Get discounted tickets here!

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Small Texas City Losing Cable TV, Keeping Internet after Network Sale

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, September 3, 2024 – A small Texas city is finding out what it's like when the cable TV company cuts the cord. 6,000) will soon experience a shift in its media landscape as TDS Telecom plans to discontinue its cable TV service there by Sept. Alpine, Texas (pop. the parent company of Big Bend Telephone Co.,

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How Reliable is Our Nation's – and the World's – Broadband Infrastructure?

Broadband Breakfast

Heading North, on August 29, 2024, the tiny cruise ship town of Sitka, Alaska suffered an undersea cable cut which required about two weeks to repair. The views expressed in Expert Opinion pieces do not necessarily reflect the views of Broadband Breakfast and Breakfast Media LLC. Please send pieces to  commentary@breakfast.media.

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Lighting Up Your Connection: Fiber Optic Cable Near Me

All West Telecommunications

If you've ever asked the question, "Where can I find a fiber optic cable near me?" Thousands of people are making the switch to fiber optic cables, or "fiber cords," as they are sometimes called. The Basics of Fiber Optic Technology Fiber optic cables are a marvel of modern engineering. you're not alone. Absolutely.

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In a Changed Legal Landscape, the FCC Should Reconsider Net Neutrality Rules

Broadband Breakfast

Sixth Circuit would appear to agree,  writing  that the “Communications Act likely does not plainly authorize the Commission to resolve this signal question.” No longer are consumers limited to legacy systems like cable and DSL for an internet connection.

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Unleashing the Power of Fiber Optics: How Airtel is Transforming Internet Connectivity with Single-Mode Optical Fiber

Airtel

These fibers are bundled together to form a fiber optic cable, which can transmit vast amounts of data over long distances with minimal signal loss. Fiber optic technology involves the transmission of data using light pulses through thin strands of glass or plastic, known as optical fibers.

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Sean Gonsalves: States Should Consider Adopting Affordable Broadband Laws

Broadband Breakfast

Fallout from the big ISPs At least one major telecom company has already signaled its petty prerogative, perhaps hoping to give other states pause before enacting similar laws. The views reflected in Expert Opinion pieces do not necessarily reflect the views of Broadband Breakfast and Breakfast Media LLC.

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