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‘A Complete Disaster’: Albuquerque Residents Sound Off on Fiber Construction Damage

Broadband Breakfast

June 5, 2025 – After months of mounting complaints, Albuquerque residents finally got their say Thursday on new city rules aimed at reining in disruptive fiber construction. The city issued a stop-work order on all fiber construction in mid-May, as the volume of frustration grew too high. ”

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Albuquerque Mayor Rolls Out New Regulations Governing Fiber Construction

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” The new rules require fiber installers to notify residents at least 48 hours in advance before starting work, mandate that all contractor vehicles and outer clothing have proper identification, including a monitored phone number from 7 a.m. limit work hours from 6 a.m. and require that all complaints be responded to within 24 hours.

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FCC Asked to Block Provider from Shutting Down in Pennsylvania

Broadband Breakfast

Zito provides broadband, phone, and emergency network services across Pennsylvania, including support for the state’s Emergency Services IP Network and the Southern Alleghenies 911 Cooperative. The company relies on Everstream’s fiber to ensure redundancy in emergency call routing.

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Anchorage Update: Lessons from the Frontier State

Broadband Breakfast

   “Projects are planned three to five years out, allowing for priority adjustments if developers engage early,” said Robbie Nash , Vice President, OSP Engineering and Construction, MTA.  Furthermore, ensuring respect for data sovereignty was identified as a critical aspect of trust and partnership. 

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Paul Bunyan Communications updates on expansion in St. Louis & Itasca County

Blandin on Broadband

Status of Paul Bunyan Communications Broadband Expansion projects: •Itasca County: City of Coleraine- Construction is in progress with 25% completed City of Bovey- Construction will start once completed in Coleraine Bearville(s) Township- Waiting on easements. Construction hopefully can still take place this year •St.

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FCC Chairman Carr Begs for Less Paperwork

Broadband Breakfast

Carr claimed it takes more than four and a half years to get the paperwork done to be greenlit by NEPA to complete pre-construction tests.    EAS sends life-saving information using TV and radio outlets, and our Wireless Emergency Alerts distribute the emergency notices we receive on our mobile phones.” 

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India’s Market Structure Enables Investment Despite Low Tariffs, Says GSMA Chief: Report

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With 5G, while the consumer cycle will also evolve, more affordable 5G phones will gradually penetrate the base — the real value lies in enterprise adoption and rolling out new, integrated solutions, and that naturally takes longer,” he added. “Why?