Broadband Breakfast
APRIL 3, 2025
The city of Willmar, Minnesota (est. pop. 21,000), has voted to move forward on plans for a city-owned open access fiber network. The $24.5 million investment, which saw finalized approval by the Willmar city council earlier this month with a 4-3 vote, aims to drive accountable, affordable, fiber access to long underserved parts of the city about 100 miles west of Minneapolis/St.
Blandin on Broadband
APRIL 3, 2025
A new report from the Benton Institue for Broadband and Society finds … ACP and BROADBAND ADOPTION As ACP enrollment rose from 15 million households to nearly 23 million at the end of 2023, there was a positive link between ACP enrollment (as a share of eligible households) and the level of broadband adoption (either wireless or wireline) in 2023 data.
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Telecoms Tech News
APRIL 3, 2025
Amazon has announced that its first full batch of Project Kuiper satellites is scheduled to launch into space this month. Scheduled for April 9th, the mission named KA-01 (short for Kuiper Atlas 1) will see 27 satellites deployed at an altitude of 280 miles (450 kilometres) above Earth. The launch is slated to. Read more » The post Project Kuiper: Amazon prepares first full launch of satellites appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.
VoIP Review
APRIL 3, 2025
AT&T has recently certified Celona’s neutral-host system for enhancing indoor CBRS coverage. This accomplishment marks another significant step in expanding reliable cellular access in indoor spaces where coverage is often inadequate. Prior to this, Celona’s solution had already received approval from T-Mobile , and it’s currently pending validation from Verizon.
Broadband Breakfast
APRIL 3, 2025
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2025 – Amazon plans to launch its first batch of operational Project Kuiper satellites on April 9 – a first step in the company’s effort to build a satellite-based broadband network. The launch is scheduled for 12 p.m. ET from Cape Canaveral aboard United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket and will be live streamed on ULA’s website.
VoIP Review
APRIL 3, 2025
Comcast Business has strategically advanced by acquiring Nitel, a prominent Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) provider based in Chicago. This acquisition from global private equity firm Cinven marks a significant step for Comcast, emphasizing its commitment to delivering smarter, more secure, and agile networking solutions to enterprise customers. This move illustrates Comcast’s evolution beyond its traditional cable services, pushing it further into the enterprise network and managed services s
Broadband Breakfast
APRIL 3, 2025
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2025 – South Carolina is narrowing the number of locations it will need to serve with its $551 million in Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program funding. The state took its tally of homes and businesses without adequate broadband from more than 300,000 in 2021 to 28,724 today, the South Carolina Broadband Office said in a statement Tuesday.
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Broadband Breakfast
APRIL 3, 2025
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2025 — The House Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a full committee hearing next week to examine the future of artificial intelligence and its implications for American innovation, infrastructure, and global competitiveness. Chairman Rep. Brett Guthrie , R-Ky., announced the hearing, titled “Converting Energy into Intelligence: the Future of AI Technology, Human Discovery, and American Global Competitiveness,” and is set for Wednesday, April 9, at
RCR Wireless
APRIL 3, 2025
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance at a fast pace, data centers need to evolve to handle the growing demand for computing power. Traditional air-based cooling systems are struggling to keep up with the high heat generated by modern AI hardware. This is where liquid cooling comes in. What is liquid cooling?
Broadband Breakfast
APRIL 3, 2025
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2025 — The Senate Commerce Committee will take up two major telecommunications nominations on Wednesday, April 9, including the expected confirmation of Arielle Roth to lead the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and a hearing for Olivia Trusty , nominated to serve on the Federal Communications Commission.
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. Started in 2016, the GigaZone Gaming Championship has grown into one of the largest rural gaming events in the United States and has received national recognition.
Broadband Breakfast
APRIL 3, 2025
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2025 – A group of 115 state legislators asked the Commerce Department Thursday not to impose sweeping changes onto states’ management of $42.5 billion in broadband grants. “As state legislators, we understand that no program is perfect. Indeed, we welcome some changes. However, we ask that you defer to our states about which changes we adopt,” the legislators wrote.
VoIP Review
APRIL 3, 2025
T-Mobile and EQT have successfully finalized their joint venture to acquire the US fiber provider Lumos. This strategic move marks an effort by the mobile operator to expand its fixed broadband offerings. Initially announced last April, this acquisition will see existing Lumos customers transition to T-Mobile Fiber, with T-Mobile assuming responsibility for customer experience, service delivery, and marketing.
VoIP Insider
APRIL 3, 2025
If you need a rugged, reliable VoIP panel phone that auto-dials with ease, the Viking K-1900-712L-IP-EWP is here to answer the callliterally. Built for industrial, commercial, and outdoor applications, this panel phone is designed to take a beating while delivering crystal-clear VoIP communication. In our Product Feature Video, we’ll show you what’s in the box, go over the many features and functionality of this device, and finally, show you how to get it up and running via Sangoma P
Broadband Breakfast
APRIL 3, 2025
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2025 – A bipartisan group of more than 60 senators reintroduced a bill Thursday to make permanent Covid-era rules that loosen restrictions on Medicare coverage for telehealth services. The flexibilities were most recently extended last month as part of the stopgap measure keeping the government funded. They’re now set to expire on Sept. 30 absent more Congressional action.
Total Telecom
APRIL 3, 2025
News President Donald Trump has announced a broad set of sweeping tariffs Wednesday, which has been dubbed as Liberation Day by the White House By: Brad Randall, Broadband Communities Shortly after markets closed on Wednesday, President Donald Trump took to the podium to announce extensive tariffs. In many cases the friend is worse than the foe in terms of trade, Trump said April 2, a day he previously hyped as a Liberation Day.
RCR Wireless
APRIL 3, 2025
In this regular update, RCR Wireless News highlights the top news and developments impacting the booming AI infrastructure sector.
Total Telecom
APRIL 3, 2025
Press Release Manchester, UK Connected North, the Norths leading digital economy event, returns to Central on April 23-24, 2025, and introduces the co-located Data Centre Summit. Hosted by telecoms media and events specialist Total Telecom, Connected North is the regions premier digital economy event. Bringing together the telecoms industry, government, and public sector bodies, the event offers a unique forum to discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the North on its digita
RCR Wireless
APRIL 3, 2025
Kuiper LEO satellites will join the broadband space race Amazon’s Project Kuiper expects to launch more than two dozen LEO satellites by mid-April and start offering service later this year, setting up a duel with dominant LEO broadband provider Starlink.
Cisco Wireless
APRIL 3, 2025
Cisco is the sole supplier of network services to Mobile World Congress, expanding into security and observability, with Splunk.
RCR Wireless
APRIL 3, 2025
Qualcomm on how integrated sensing and communications enables real-time network optimization and new service opportunities Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC) is shaping up to be a foundational capability in 6G, and it’s already gaining traction in pre-standardization research efforts.
HCL Tech
APRIL 3, 2025
Revolutionizing digital transformation with AI Content Group Event abhinay.khandelwal Thu, 04/03/2025 - 12:46 Remove from Listing Page No Business Segment Digital Business Short Title Revolutionizing digital transformation with AI Short Description The emergence of generative AI has enabled organizations to accelerate complex transformations and streamline program delivery processes.
Cisco Wireless
APRIL 3, 2025
Introducing version 3 of the Cisco Meraki Add-on for Splunk. A Splunk technical add-on (TA) is a modular component that normalizes, validates, and enriches specific data sources before indexing in Splunk to enable proper searching, reporting, and analysis without changing the underlying raw data.
HCL Tech
APRIL 3, 2025
Transforming procurement with SAP Supply Chain Collaboration (SCC) Content Group Case study abhinay.khandelwal Thu, 04/03/2025 - 19:52 Remove from Listing Page No Business Segment Digital Business Short Title Transforming procurement with SAP Supply Chain Collaboration (SCC) Short Description Implementing SAP Ariba SCC enabled an international aerospace company specializing in component manufacturing and repair to achieve a comprehensive, collaborative and integrated procurement platform.
Telecom Talk
APRIL 3, 2025
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has been trying to turn its fate back from a loss making telco to a profitable one.
Developing Telecoms
APRIL 3, 2025
Theres good news potentially for African data centre development with the announcement from Raxio Group, a sub-Saharan African data centre platform, that it has signed an agreement for US$100 million in financing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group.
Telecom Talk
APRIL 3, 2025
The race to expand satellite connectivity is accelerating, with major players launching new initiatives to enhance global internet access, in-flight
Developing Telecoms
APRIL 3, 2025
Pan-African service provider Airtel and tower company IHS, Africas largest telecommunications infrastructure provider, have unveiled a plan to expand network reach in Zambia.
Telecom Talk
APRIL 3, 2025
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) partners with the Railway Protection Force (RPF) to recover lost and stolen mobile phones on trains.
Developing Telecoms
APRIL 3, 2025
A dispute over a real estate loan that left operator MTN Cameroon unable to get its hands on over US$20 million worth of assets may finally be over.
Telecom Talk
APRIL 3, 2025
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom company, is trying to reconnect with its customers at a deeper level.
Developing Telecoms
APRIL 3, 2025
Amazons Project Kuiper has announced it will finally launch its first batch of LEO satellites next week, almost one year behind schedule, with more launches already booked and commercial services expected to kick off later this year.
Telecom Talk
APRIL 3, 2025
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC (system on a chip) for upcoming smartphones.
Developing Telecoms
APRIL 3, 2025
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new premium international airline, has selected satellite communications company Viasat to provide full, fast, free in-flight connectivity for all Riyadh Air loyalty members on initial Boeing 787 Dreamliner factory-installed deliveries.
Telegeography
APRIL 3, 2025
My family has probably watched Lord of the Rings a dozen times or more 1. We can (and sometimes will) quote entire passages from the films.
Developing Telecoms
APRIL 3, 2025
The GSMA has elected MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita as its deputy chair, following the appointment of Bharti Airtel vice chairman Gopal Vittal as chair.
Telecom Talk
APRIL 3, 2025
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has launched 5G in every nook and corner for users aross the country.
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