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Deutsche Telekom, Skylo, and Qualcomm send direct-to-handset SMS from satellite 

Total Telecom

The devices used were equipped with a Snapdragon® X-80 5G Modem-RF System and integrated NB-NTN satellite connectivity. The technology could play a key role in improving coverage for rural communities, enhancing emergency response, and providing reliable connectivity wherever it is needed.

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Modern Broadband is a Telecom Service, Says Former FCC Technology Head

Broadband Breakfast

“Broadband Internet access service is fundamentally different than both dial-up Internet access service and the cable modem service that predominated in the first decade of the 2000s,” wrote Scott Jordan , the FCC’s chief technology officer from 2014-2016, in an amicus brief to the U.S.

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Tim Stelzig: Explaining BEAD, Trying to Bridge the Digital Divide

Broadband Breakfast

What this exploding demand for internet capacity means in practice is that the capital investments the nation has been making in non-fiber technologies to connect unserved and underserved Americans with broadband service keep being swamped by increased demand.

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How Many Devices Can 1 Gigabit Internet Support?

All West Telecommunications

A 1-gigabit internet plan gives you download and upload speeds of up to 1,000 Mbpsthis is made possible by light pulses through fiber optic cables. Compared to older internet types like DSL or cable, gigabit internet is way faster and more reliable. Ethernet cables give you full gigabit speed. Ready to upgrade your connection?

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Rep. Latta Eying Energy and Commerce Chair

Broadband Breakfast

Bob Latta , R-Ohio, current head of the House Communications and Technology Subcommittee, is making plans to seek the top position on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, according to a published report.  WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2024 – Rep.   That’s assuming Republicans retain control of the House.

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NTIA Finalizes Guidance on LEO Satellites for BEAD

Broadband Breakfast

3, 2025 – The National Telecommunications and Information Administration issued new guidance Thursday to enhance state access to federal broadband funding for alternative technologies like low-Earth orbit satellites. These ranged from fiber-first advocates to those urging the program take a more technology-neutral approach.

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Mobile Internet Setup for Vanlife: Infrastructure Insights from The Road Two Spoons

Telecoms Infrastructure Blog

The Core: A Multi-Path Internet Router At the heart of the setup is the Teltonika RUTX50, a compact yet powerful 3G/4G/5G modem-router that supports multiple WAN inputs and advanced network management.