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Liberty Global in talks to acquire Vodafone’s stake in Dutch JV VodafoneZiggo

Total Telecom

MARCH 17, 2025

It was formed as a merger between Vodafones mobile services and Ziggos broadband and television operations in the Netherlands. VodafoneZiggo is a Dutch telco company formed as a joint venture (JV) between Vodafone Group and Liberty Global in 2016. The JV is spit equally between the companies.

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Advocates Urge FCC to Apply CALM Act to Streaming, Citing Disability Concerns

Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 29, 2025

WASHINGTON, April 29, 2025 - Major broadcast and streaming industry groups are pushing back against efforts to apply federal TV loudness regulations to streaming services, arguing the Federal Communications Commission lacks the legal authority to do so.

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NCTA: Vandalism of Communications Infrastructure on the Rise

Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 11, 2025

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. The updated report was released at the Telecom Industry Summit: Protecting Critical Communications Infrastructure in St. Louis, Mo.,

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Copper Theft and Vandalism Threatening Critical Infrastructure, Say Industry Leaders

Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 1, 2025

there were nearly 4,000 acts of vandalism," said Alex Minard , vice president and lead legislative counsel at NCTA, the Internet and Television Association. "That Previously, he was at the Federal Communications Commission, most recently managing the high-cost universal service program.

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Broadband Breakfast on August 13, 2025 - What's Happening with Canadian Broadband?

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 8, 2025

Currently, 95 percent of Canadian households have access to broadband internet at speeds of 50 Megabits per second (Mbps) down and 10 Mbps up, the standard for “broadband” used by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. In the U.S.,

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Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Broadband Theft and Vandalism

Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 15, 2025

The Stopping the Theft and Destruction of Broadband Act would amend federal criminal law to explicitly include broadband facilities under protections for communications infrastructure. Laurel Lee , R-Fla., The bill updates Section 1362 of Title 18 of the U.S. Industry leaders welcomed the bill.

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Telecom Industry Launches Coalition to Push Congress on USF Fix

Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 4, 2025

The Keep America Connected Coalition, which includes NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, the Competitive Carriers Association, and GCI Communications Corp, has called on lawmakers to pass a legislative fix to preserve the USF’s funding structure ahead of a Supreme Court ruling expected this summer.

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NCTA Asks FCC to Keep Docket Open for Cable Companies

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 14, 2025

But that's going to need the help of the Federal Communications Commission. The NCTA – The Internet & Television Association has asked the FCC to preserve a rule that FCC Chairman Brendan Carr had targeted for deletion. ”

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Big Tech-backed Group Supports Musk at FCC

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 29, 2025

In a Monday filing with the Federal Communications Commission, the group argued that Equivalent Power Flux-Density regulations governing LEOs should be updated to reflect the current technological landscape.

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Broadband Industry Coalesces in Support of ‘SPEED for BEAD’

Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 10, 2025

“Further… fiber delivers the lowest cost per megabit per second of any access technology. Anything less is a disservice to any American home or business that is left behind.

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3% Satellite Industry Growth, Despite Video Revenue Decline

Broadband Breakfast

MAY 13, 2025

" The report shows the industry would have posted 6% growth if not for continued decline in satellite television revenue, which fell 6% last year. Commercial communications satellites account for 72% of operational satellites, with U.S. Satellite TV services still account for $72.4 billion, followed by satellite services at $108.3

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Broadcasters to FCC: Expand Who Pays Regulatory Fees

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2025 – Broadcasters say they’ve been footing the Federal Communications Commission’s bill for too long. Furthermore, according to the NAB expanding the pay base better aligns with the modern communications ecosystem.

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REC Pushes Back Against 5G Broadcast Model

Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 3, 2025

WASHINGTON, June 3, 2025 – REC Networks criticized HC2 Broadcasting Holdings’ plan to allow low-power television stations in the UHF band to provide encrypted datacasting services without a traditional free TV service. REC argued that adopting such a standard could leave rural areas without access to public television.

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Diversity Groups Back Verizon’s Request for Uniform Unlocking

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 15, 2025

MMTC – a public interest tech organization – along with other advocacy groups including LGBT Tech , Asian Pacific American Advocates , and ALLvanza , urged the Federal Communications Commission to approve Verizon's request to eliminate a rule that requires it to unlock mobile phones within 60 days.

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FCC Flooded With Opposition to NextNav’s GPS Backup Proposal

Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 30, 2025

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2025 – An effort to shift control over a heavily used piece of unlicensed spectrum ran into strong resistance at the Federal Communications Commission on Monday. BPS would use existing Next Gen TV infrastructure to embed precise timing data in over-the-air television signals.

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NCTA Urges FCC to Defer Verizon Petition

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2025 – The Internet & Television Association was squaring off against Verizon. The television lobbying group has often been at odds with some of the groups it now finds itself in agreement with.

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EU to Approve SES Acquisition of Intelsat, Sources Say

Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 6, 2025

The acquisition of Intelsat by SES has raised alarms across the broadcast industry.

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All West Communications Celebrates Marty Carollo’s Induction into the Cable TV Pioneers Class of 2025

All West Telecommunications

JULY 8, 2025

Kamas, UT | July 8, 2025 – All West Communications proudly congratulates Marty Carollo, a Government Relations and Strategic Partnership Representative, on his induction into the 2025 Cable TV Pioneers class. We’re proud to have him on the All West team and celebrate his well-deserved recognition.

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Why is a VoIP phone a good idea for Canadians?

VoIP MS

JUNE 12, 2025

In today’s digital age, a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone is a smart choice for Canadians seeking flexibility, affordability, and advanced communication features. VoIP is the smarter way to communicate, offering big savings and flexibility that help your business run smoother. RELATED: What is VoIP Phone Service?

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2025 GigaZone Gaming Championship & TechXpo is Saturday, April 12 in Bemidji

Blandin on Broadband

APRIL 3, 2025

Happening next weekend… The GigaZone Gaming Championship and TechXpo, a Paul Bunyan Communications event, is Saturday, April 12 at the Sanford Center in Bemidji with free admission and free gaming for all! The doors open at 10 a.m. with special guest Duncan Wardle on the arena main stage at 2 p.m. Louis Counties.

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Trump EO Could Gut FCC Digital Discrimination Rules

Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 28, 2025

WASHINGTON, April 28, 2025 – A directive from President Donald Trump last week may pose a direct threat to the legal foundation of rules designed to prevent discriminatory practices by internet service providers adopted by the Federal Communications Commission in 2023.

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Television Internet Internet Broadband

Carr FCC Fighting to Keep $57 Million Fine against AT&T

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 22, 2025

WASHINGTON, July 22, 2025 – AT&T won a legal battle against the Federal Communications Commission in April, saving the company from paying a $57 million fine. But the agency, led by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr , wants a new hearing. The FCC has asked for a full panel of the U.S. The U.S.

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Starlink and DOGE: The $42 Billion Conflict of Interest in Rural Broadband

Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 9, 2025

It won almost $900 million to serve about 640,000 locations in a 2020 auction, but the Federal Communications Commission unilaterally canceled Starlink’s bid in 2022. The story of President Lyndon Johnson arranging for his wife to receive television broadcast licenses from the FCC is legend.

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Broadband Television Technology Provisioning

Willmar City Council votes no to Charter Communication’s deal and sticks with Connect Willmar Initiative

Blandin on Broadband

MARCH 4, 2025

The West Central Tribune reports The Willmar City Council on Monday in a split 4-3 vote approved a motion declining to accept the offer by Charter Communications to end the Connect Willmar Initiative. Councilor Carl Shuldes made the motion, which was seconded by Councilor Vicki Davis.

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NCTA Urges the FCC to Reject Expansion of Regulatory Fees

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 23, 2025

WASHINGTON, July 23, 2025 – The cable industry can’t afford higher regulatory fees, according to the NCTA – The Internet & Television Association. There's a whole community behind your FREE membership. There's a whole community behind your FREE membership.

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FCC Defends Media Ownership Rules Before Eighth Circuit

Broadband Breakfast

MARCH 19, 2025

WASHINGTON, March 19, 2025 – The Federal Communications Commission defended its media ownership rules in federal appeals court in Minnesota on Wednesday. Olivia Trusty , a longtime communications staffer on Capitol Hill, was nominated by President Donald Trump to fill the fifth commissioner spot, but hasn’t been confirmed.

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Simington, Wax Call on Trump to ‘DOGE’ the FCC

Broadband Breakfast

MAY 12, 2025

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2025 – The Federal Communications Commission is a prime candidate for DOGE-style reform, said Commissioner Nathan Simington and his newly appointed Chief of Staff Gavin Wax. ” “Wired internet subsidies are increasingly unnecessary and cost-inefficient,” they wrote.

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Charter Again Classifies Network Vandalism As ‘Domestic Terrorism’

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 16, 2025

Charter Communications, the No. The trend reflects a growing issue across the industry, with Charter reporting nearly 6,000 attacks on critical communications infrastructure nationwide. There's a whole community behind your FREE membership. There's a whole community behind your FREE membership.

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Digital Progress Institute Backs Spectrum Pipeline

Broadband Breakfast

MAY 6, 2025

WASHINGTON, May 6, 2025 – Spectrum is invisible but who gets to control portions of it is one of the most visible policy battles taking place on Capitol Hill this year.

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Charter Buying Cox for $34.5 Billion

Broadband Breakfast

MAY 16, 2025

Merger: Charter Communications under CEO Christopher Winfrey is buying cable broadband ISP Cox Communications , a privately held subsidiary of Cox Enterprises that serves more than 7 million homes and businesses across 18 U.S. states , Charter announced Friday.

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Cable Television Telephone Broadband

Supporters Urge Capitol Hill to Protect Unlicensed, Shared Spectrum

Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 20, 2025

WASHINGTON, June 20, 2025 – Supporters of unlicensed and shared spectrum services keep pushing Capitol Hill lawmakers to protect those airwaves if they restore the Federal Communications Commission’s ability to auction wireless licenses.

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Broadband Cable Television Hospitality

Gomez Dismisses FCC News Distortion Investigations as ‘Baseless’

Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, June 10, 2025 – The sole Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission, Anna Gomez , on Monday slammed recent investigations and public statements from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr alleging news distortion by major television networks.

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Television Broadband Communication Network

C-SPAN to Televise Broadband Breakfast's 'Next Steps on Digital Equity Projects'

Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Join Broadband Breakfast as Broadband Breakfast Live Online comes before C-SPAN's national television audience. "Next An early proponent of better broadband, better lives, he initially founded the Broadband Census crowdsourcing tool to collect and verify broadband data left unpublished by the Federal Communications Commission.

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NCTA Warns 60-Day Phone Unlocking Rule Could Fuel Billions in Fraud

Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 22, 2024

NCTA cited a study by the Communications Fraud Control Association , which found that global telecom companies lost $3.25 WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2024 – A major cable industry group is warning that a proposed 60-day mobile phone unlocking standard could open the door to billions of dollars in fraud.

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NAB CEO: Broadcasters Burdened by Outdated Regulations

Broadband Breakfast

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

19, 2025 – Local radio and television stations face a tough challenge against major tech giants like Netflix, TikTok, and YouTube, which are replacing traditional news sources at an alarming rate. WASHINGTON, Feb. He also said TV station owners must be able to own more than one top-rated broadcast station in a local market.

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Unlock a New Era of Television: How to Stream TV Without the High Cable Costs

All West Telecommunications

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Streaming TV refers to the method of watching television shows, movies, and even live broadcasts over the internet instead of through traditional cable or satellite services. Anyone who currently subscribes to cable TV or is considering a new television service can benefit from streaming. What is Streaming TV?

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Cable ISP Trade Group: FCC Data Highlights Broadband Expansion

Broadband Breakfast

DECEMBER 2, 2024

2, 2024 – Data provided by the top federal communications agency has highlighted the progress that providers have made in connecting every American to the internet during a recent 12-month period. NCTA – The Internet and Television Association, noted in a Nov. WASHINGTON, Dec.

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'Cyber Incident' Forces Arkansas Fiber ISP to Shut Down Linear Video Service

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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FCC Proposes New AI Robocall Rules to Combat Fraud

VoIP Review

AUGUST 9, 2024

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a proposal for new rules that would govern robocalls and texts generated by artificial intelligence (AI). The FCC seeks public input on defining “AI-generated” communications and establishing guidelines for these types of messages.

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Television Radio Communication Telecommunication

FTC Click-to-Cancel Rules to Take Effect Jan. 14, 2025

Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

“[The rules are] arbitrary, capricious, and an abuse of discretion,” NCTA – The Internet and Television Association said in a challenge to the rules in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. NCTA, based in Washington, D.C. They claimed the rules would affect more than 1 billion paid subscriptions in the U.S.

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NCTA Urges Caution in SES, Intelsat Transaction

Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 2, 2024

NCTA, The Internet and Television Association filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission on Monday regarding the planned merger between the satellite operators. WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2024 - Cable operators that need satellite services to receive TV programming are concerned about SES's proposed $3.1

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Supreme Court's Jarkesy Ruling Popping up in FCC Enforcement Actions

Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

It’s creating headaches at the Federal Communications Commission. ” Gray Television had also asked the Eleventh Circuit to request briefings on how Jarkesy applies to its challenge to a $518,000 fine from the FCC. Judges denied that motion on Monday.

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Television Communication

NCTA Backs 180-Day Automatic Mobile Device Unlocking

Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

In reply comments filed Monday, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association argued that Rosenworcel’s timeframe would give fraudsters an advantage, as mobile carriers need more time to identify fraudulent activity patterns. Comcast ended the second quarter with 7.2 million mobile customers and Charter with 8.8 million.

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Mobile Television Phone Cable

Consumer Groups Support EchoStar’s 5G Construction Extension

Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

OTI and Public Knowledge conveyed their support for EchoStar’s 5G mobile infrastructure buildout extension in a joint letter sent to the Federal Communications Commission Thursday. WASHINGTON, Nov. VTel, based in Springfield, Vt.,

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Liberty Global in talks to acquire Vodafone’s stake in Dutch JV VodafoneZiggo

Advocates Urge FCC to Apply CALM Act to Streaming, Citing Disability Concerns

Trending Sources

NCTA: Vandalism of Communications Infrastructure on the Rise

Copper Theft and Vandalism Threatening Critical Infrastructure, Say Industry Leaders

Broadband Breakfast on August 13, 2025 - What's Happening with Canadian Broadband?

Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Broadband Theft and Vandalism

Telecom Industry Launches Coalition to Push Congress on USF Fix

NCTA Asks FCC to Keep Docket Open for Cable Companies

Big Tech-backed Group Supports Musk at FCC

Broadband Industry Coalesces in Support of ‘SPEED for BEAD’

3% Satellite Industry Growth, Despite Video Revenue Decline

Broadcasters to FCC: Expand Who Pays Regulatory Fees

REC Pushes Back Against 5G Broadcast Model

Diversity Groups Back Verizon’s Request for Uniform Unlocking

FCC Flooded With Opposition to NextNav’s GPS Backup Proposal

NCTA Urges FCC to Defer Verizon Petition

EU to Approve SES Acquisition of Intelsat, Sources Say

All West Communications Celebrates Marty Carollo’s Induction into the Cable TV Pioneers Class of 2025

Why is a VoIP phone a good idea for Canadians?

2025 GigaZone Gaming Championship & TechXpo is Saturday, April 12 in Bemidji

Trump EO Could Gut FCC Digital Discrimination Rules

Carr FCC Fighting to Keep $57 Million Fine against AT&T

Starlink and DOGE: The $42 Billion Conflict of Interest in Rural Broadband

Willmar City Council votes no to Charter Communication’s deal and sticks with Connect Willmar Initiative

NCTA Urges the FCC to Reject Expansion of Regulatory Fees

FCC Defends Media Ownership Rules Before Eighth Circuit

Simington, Wax Call on Trump to ‘DOGE’ the FCC

Charter Again Classifies Network Vandalism As ‘Domestic Terrorism’

Digital Progress Institute Backs Spectrum Pipeline

Charter Buying Cox for $34.5 Billion

Supporters Urge Capitol Hill to Protect Unlicensed, Shared Spectrum

Gomez Dismisses FCC News Distortion Investigations as ‘Baseless’

C-SPAN to Televise Broadband Breakfast's 'Next Steps on Digital Equity Projects'

NCTA Warns 60-Day Phone Unlocking Rule Could Fuel Billions in Fraud

NAB CEO: Broadcasters Burdened by Outdated Regulations

Unlock a New Era of Television: How to Stream TV Without the High Cable Costs

Cable ISP Trade Group: FCC Data Highlights Broadband Expansion

'Cyber Incident' Forces Arkansas Fiber ISP to Shut Down Linear Video Service

FCC Proposes New AI Robocall Rules to Combat Fraud

FTC Click-to-Cancel Rules to Take Effect Jan. 14, 2025

NCTA Urges Caution in SES, Intelsat Transaction

Supreme Court's Jarkesy Ruling Popping up in FCC Enforcement Actions

NCTA Backs 180-Day Automatic Mobile Device Unlocking

Consumer Groups Support EchoStar’s 5G Construction Extension

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