ROB CHANEY A plan to improve broadband Internet access in Montana will undergo public review in Missoula and several other cities in early December. With one in four Montanans without an internet subscription, the Department of State Administration is figuring out where to deploy $266 million of the US federal bailout law to improve broadband […]
People started recognizing the benefits of using fiber broadband connections once the pandemic hit, as it allows people to work from home, study from home, and do almost everything online with a greater reliability than mobile networks. It is true that the pandemic has significantly changed the way businesses operate. People can watch Netflix, play […]
We have come to believe that the road to connectivity is shrouded in fiber, glorious finer-than-hair optical fiber shimmering, shining, uniting us as one. Ohas one admires the threads of fiber optics so delicate and yet so strong – threads that can carry a leaden weight to the bottom of the sea, sink with the […]
Digitization is rapidly transforming education at all levels. In K-12 schools, colleges, and universities, the evolution of data-driven technologies has opened the door to a host of compelling e-learning and campus operations applications. To take advantage of these applications, educational institutions need networks that can provide reliable, high-performance campus-wide connectivity and ensure that all students […]
Additional funding of £700,000 from Essex County Council has been secured to bring super-fast and more reliable broadband internet connections to the county’s hardest-to-reach addresses. Government Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS) vouchers are currently available in Essex for groups of two or more residents or businesses, to subsidize the costs of introducing […]
Virgin says those on its M100 plan will now see things jump from 108Mbps to 132Mbps and its M200 plan will go from 213Mbps to 264Mbps. This essentially means that some will now see a Full HD movie arrive around 30 seconds faster than before. If you think you should qualify for an upgrade, it’s […]
This week in ‘What’s New in Digital Equity’ – our weekly look at government digital equity and broadband news – we have a number of interesting articles, which you can access with the links below – below: GROUPS CALL ON FCC TO SUPPORT BROADBAND LABELS A total of 31 groups and individuals involved in digital […]
Statewide Amendment 2 on next week’s general election ballot would pave the way for counties and cities to use federal funds to help bring high-speed internet access to more homes and businesses. Amendment 2 is one of 10 statewide amendments on the Nov. 8 ballot. The Legislature has passed bills to submit the proposals to […]
Business broadband should reach speeds of 1.6 to 3.2 Tbps Published: October 29, 2022 | Source: ISP exam | Author: Marc Campbell World Broadband Association predicts 50 Gbps home broadband by 2030 Home broadband speeds are expected to reach speeds of up to 50Gbps in 2030, this is the latest prediction from the World Broadband […]
(TNS) – Ector County ISD Superintendent Scott Muri has requested $1.2 million from Ector County Commissioners as part of the ConnEctor Task Force’s efforts to bring broadband to affordable broadband in the region. Muri said 25% of that had to come from the local community. Commissioners listened, but no vote was taken. Muri said he […]
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL) and IN-SPACe on the successful launch of the Indian space agency’s heaviest rocket LVM3 on its first commercial mission. The giant rocket successfully deployed the OneWeb constellation’s 36 broadband communications satellites into their planned orbits. “Congratulations […]
Openreach’s gigabit upgrade, using all-fiber technology, will deliver speeds 10 times faster and five times more reliable than existing copper broadband on Holy Island. The works will also improve connectivity for the more than 650,000 tourists who visit the beauty spot – which includes a castle and priory – every year. Mike Poole, Chief Engineer […]
There are 14 communities that are currently part of Project THOR, the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments midstream network that brings broadband to rural Colorado.Northwest Colorado Council of Governments/Courtesy Photo The Avon City Council plans to join Project THOR, a government-owned regional network bringing broadband to rural Colorado, to improve access and lower the cost […]
A RURAL village near Redditch and Bromsgrove has become the latest community in Worcestershire to benefit from super-fast broadband. For years residents of Bentley Pauncefoot have struggled with some of the worst internet speeds in the country with the highest speed at just 1 megabits per second. The Covid pandemic has highlighted the problem as […]
Its Essential Broadband plan, for those on Universal Credit, will drop to £12.50 a month (PA) (PA Wire) Blank media lowered the price of its social broadband package in response to the current cost of living crisis. The telecom giant has confirmed its Essential Broadband offer, which is aimed at people receiving Universal Creditwill drop […]
(TNS) – Michigan will receive $250.6 million in federal funding for broadband projects that the state estimates will connect 67,857 households and businesses to high-speed internet, covering 23% of locations in the state. state without access to adequate service, officials said. The funding was part of $435 million announced Thursday for affordable broadband as part […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Broadband access continues to be a problem in our state. “Part of our goal is to expand broadband, to bridge the digital divide,” said Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee). But this year, Tennessee got a boost. The state uses $500 million from American Rescue Plan (ARP) to develop the Internet. “The federal […]
Statistics can be friend or foe when it comes to proving a point, and they certainly worked in favor of Peter Sykanda at an education forum earlier this month in Georgina, Ont. , hosted by the Rural and Remote Broadband Community of Canada (CRRBC). Sykanda, agricultural policy analyst at the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) […]
Two councilors say they were ‘inundated with complaints’ about a fiber optic broadband company carrying out work in Maidenhead. Stuart Carroll and Gurpreet Bhangra (Con) of Boyn Hill say the projects undertaken by CityFibre in their neighborhood have left residents “deeply disappointed and worried”. The telecommunications company has built a fiber optic network across Maidenhead, […]
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The government has allocated 217.5 million euros for the deployment of the National Broadband Plan (PNB) as part of the 2023 budget, down slightly from the 225 million euros planned for the project this year. Including funds allocated to the NBP, the government on Tuesday announced funding of €273 million to support connectivity and communications […]
Martin Lewis explains how to reduce the cost of broadband plans Living in the digital age requires a constant and ever-faster connection to the Internet, whether for communication, work or entertainment. However, download speeds in the UK are much slower than many international peers, including major economies such as the US and France, but also […]
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Cities in Lincoln County will have several options for seeking broadband grants over the next two years. The Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission is developing a broadband grant application to distribute $1.5 million to local projects. Lincoln County received $6.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds and earmarked a significant portion for broadband expansion. […]
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MORRISON – Sand Prairie, a service unit of Jo-Carroll Energy, was approved Tuesday evening as a broadband service provider for Whiteside County. Whiteside County Council voted 23-0 on a plan that will roll out 1,000 miles of fiber optic broadband to more than 8,000 addresses and serve 21,000 residents reaching “every corner of rural Whiteside […]
ST. MATTHEWS – The Tri-County Electric Cooperative of St. Matthews was there in the 1940s to provide electricity to rural residents without access to electricity. Today, the cooperative offers high-speed Internet service to its customers. “As our world has changed, so have our members’ needs,” Tri-County CEO Chad Lowder said Monday. Lowder spoke at a […]
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Haiti – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband – Statistics and Analysis” report has been added to from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. Haiti receives $120 million from the World Bank to boost connectivity and resilience After years of hardship following a series of devastating hurricanes interspersed with major earthquakes, Haiti entered 2022 still reeling from the latest […]
Bossier Parish Community College offers a Fiber Broadband Association course to build a skilled workforce and support ConnectLA’s aggressive broadband connection plans. Fiber Broadband Association WASHINGTON, DC The Fiber Broadband Association announced that Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) in Louisiana will soon offer FBA Optical Telecom Installer Certification Path Program (OpTIC Path™)the first course of […]
WASHINGTON — The federal ReConnect program that funds the expansion of high-speed Internet access in rural areas is getting a $1 billion boost thanks to recently passed infrastructure legislation U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on Friday that the USDA is accepting applications to distribute more than $1 billion in internet […]
As many aspects of daily life, such as employment, education and healthcare go online, unequal access to computers and high-speed internet known as Broadband can contribute to a lack of opportunity. This gap has been dubbed variously – the digital divide, the connectivity divide and the homework gap – and falls under the broader concept […]
Virgin Media has announced a new incentive which it hopes will ensure that every corner of your home has fast broadband. The new WiFi guarantee promises to spread a solid internet connection throughout the property. If things slow down Virgin will try to boost things up via its WiFi pods and if that doesn’t work […]
You must have the best Wi-Fi connection if you want to watch videos on OTT platforms or work from home or office. However, Wi-Fi speed and coverage can fluctuate, especially in large apartments with thick concrete walls. In some areas of your home you may have the best Wi-Fi reception, while in others there may […]
See Illinois Credits Success of State Broadband Maps to Ground-Up Approach, Broadband Breakfast, August 25, 2022 Our Broadband Breakfast Live Online events take place on Wednesdays at noon ET. Watch the event on Broadband Breakfast, or SIGN UP HERE to join the conversation. Wednesday, August 24, 2022, 12 p.m. ET – Summer of Broadband: Illinois […]
It’s 2022 and the fact that millions of Americans still don’t have access to high-speed internet seems… outdated. Up to 18 million American households still do not have access to high-speed Internet. The US government recently made some $42.5 billion available through the $1 trillion infrastructure bill to make broadband connectivity more accessible and it […]
Boris Johnson has hailed the expansion of gigabit broadband as he seeks to highlight his achievements as prime minister in his final week in office. The outgoing Prime Minister will travel to North Dorset on Tuesday, where work is starting on the first major contract under the government’s Gigabit Project, the £5billion scheme to roll […]
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The city of Westfield, Massachusetts, realizes more than $88 million a year in employment benefits from the deployment of fiber optic broadband, according to the Fiber Broadband Association.Westfield Gas & Electric (WG&E), owner and operator of Westfield’s fiber network, began investing in fiber to set up a SCADA network to automate utilities. He launched Whip […]
The City of Perry is now one of 50 cities considered a “Broadband-Ready Community.” PERRY, Ga. (41NBC/WMGT) — If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that high-speed internet is essential. The town of Perry is now one of 50 towns considered a ‘Community ready for broadband.’ Ashley Hardin, Perry’s economic development administrator, explains what […]
More than 25,000 homes and businesses in Cumbria can now order one of the fastest and most reliable broadband in Europe. Carlisle, Cleator Moor, Penrith, Dalston and Shap are some of the areas set to benefit from the new technology, as Openreach engineers continue to build the network across the county. So far, Openreach has […]
The good bill (GLP) filed an application for judicial review against the East of England Broadband Network (E2BN) for their alleged decision to “adjudicate illegally‘£70bn’all net zero‘ Framework agreement Group of placesthat they claim to be a mic”company with little expertise in reducing emissions“. Just to give some context. The E2BN is a private company […]
The University of Hawaii was uploaded by Govt. Ige to lead a large-scale strategic investment in robust and reliable broadband services that would benefit all residents of Hawaii. At least one in 10 state residents lack access to reliable, fast internet, creating a “digital divide” in Hawaii. An estimated 9.5% of residents do not have […]
New system allows customers to allow broadband providers to confirm eligibility for cheaper deals The plans come alongside other deals struck by the cost-of-living czar and former Just Eat boss David Buttress as part of the government Household assistance country Further rounds of cost of living offers will provide additional support for families when children […]
Excitel Broadband has implemented a solution resolution policy that is very attractive to customers. The company follows this rule that we are going to talk about for a very long time. This is the kind of rule that every business should implement and follow. The policy we’re talking about puts customer needs first, but also […]
Dublin, Aug. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “US Fixed vs. Wireless: Changing Consumer Broadband Preferences” report has been added to from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. This report examines consumer demand for broadband connectivity, including the demand for new types of networks and the rationales for cutting broadband cables. Over the past decade, an increasing percentage of […]
(The Center Square) – The federal largesse that will fund broadband expansion in Pennsylvania has two major policy concerns: the potential economic growth from businesses and education using more broadband, and the threat of an opportunity missed due to the waste of federal funds. According to industry experts, the key is to connect unserved parts […]
Nothing is more annoying than a shaky Wi-Fi connection, given how much our lives are connected to the internet. Virtually every aspect of our lives, including business and leisure, can be affected by slow Internet speeds. More often than not, individuals blame Internet Service Providers for connection latency. While this may be the case, it’s […]
CEBU. Typhoon Odette (Rai) caused extensive damage to buildings, schools and essential services. (photo added) Photo added Photo added Photo added Photo added IN DECEMBER 2021, Super Typhoon Odette (Rai) ravaged the Philippines. Utility infrastructure was extensively damaged, leaving 269 cities and towns without power and 348 sites with grid outages. It took weeks to […]
Funding will come from USDA’s ReConnect program In his ongoing efforts to bridge the digital divide in rural Montana communities, U.S. Senator Jon Tester announced he has secured $57 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service ReConnect for the expansion of broadband in rural areas and Indian country. The […]
Calls are growing for faster rollout of broadband and mobile connectivity in Cork as businesses continue to move increasingly towards cashless and online models. According to the latest update from National Broadband Ireland earlier this month, construction work is underway in all 26 counties of the country to roll out the National Broadband Plan (NBP), […]
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LAKE PROVIDENCE, La. (KNOE) — On July 25, Governor John Bel Edwards announced a $130 million investment in high-speed internet, including $4 million for services in East Carroll Parish. The prospect of high-speed connectivity is generating excitement in a place once cited as one of the poorest places in America. “It’s tough days, so broadband […]
From left to right: Trinesh Fernando, Group General Counsel/Vice President – Group Legal and Regulatory, Dialog Axiata PLC, Wong Hong Zhou, Group Chief Financial Officer, Dialog Axiata PLC, Victor Antonypillai, Country Officer, IFC Sri Lanka and Maldives, Supun Weerasinghe, Group Director/General Manager, Dialog Axiata PLC, David Nai Pek […]
Serame Taukobong, CEO of Telkom Group. Telkom today released its 2022 Integrated Report, which shows that it has placed “Broadband Victory” at the heart of its business strategy. The report comes as Telkom is in talks with rival MTN over a takeover bid for the former. Discussions are at an early stage, with Telkom and […]
While some well-known companies, like Jio and Airtel, control much of the broadband industry, there are a number of other Internet Service Providers (ISPs) that offer incredible value broadband packages. . Majority of these ISPs only offer their services in a few Indian cities, but they still offer efficient services and fast connectivity. Some of […]
ARSATArgentina’s telecommunications leader, will leverage SES’s recently launched high-performance geostationary (GEO) satellite, SES-17to provide high quality connectivity services. Artist’s rendering of the SES-17 in orbit. By leveraging the capacity of SES-17, ARSAT will improve access to affordable, high-quality satellite broadband services for commercial and residential applications. In addition, ARSAT will use SES-17 to accelerate Internet […]
During the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic turmoil, mobile internet connectivity has continued to grow. For the first time, more than half of the world’s population – just over 4 billion people – are using mobile internet. In 2020, coverage continued to increase across the world, with 94% of the population now covered by […]
Connection speeds for residents of Cambois are now 20 times faster after signing up for the government’s Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme. The £210million scheme aims to support rural communities such as Cambois with the cost of installing new gigabit-enabled connections and is part of a wider £5billion investment in The Gigabit Project, the largest largest […]
In context: Currently, the minimum connection speeds required to be classified as broadband in the United States are 25 Mbps downstream and 3 Mbps upstream. The FCC Chairman recently proposed to increase this standard to 100/20 Mbps, while also mentioning plans to upgrade it to a whopping 1 Gbps/500 Mbps in the future. Unfortunately, it’s […]
PARK CITY, Utah, June 30, 2022 – Federal Communications Commissioner Geoffrey Stark acknowledged the agency’s goal of securing secure broadband networks at a Rural Wireless Association event on Wednesday. “We need to make sure our broadband networks are secure,” Starks said in his keynote address at the Rural Wireless Infrastructure Summit here, delivered via Zoom. […]
Asterion, a Madrid-based infrastructure investor, has bought an 80% stake in National Broadband Ireland (NBI) from Oak Hill Advisors, Twin Point Capital and some minority shareholders. Winnie Wutte (pictured), founding partner of Asterion Industrial Partners, said NBI is “one of the world’s most ambitious fiber deployments, providing access to rural, long-term and future-proof connectivity in […]
(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — AT&T customers and PremierNet Crawford County subscribers just got a boost in wireless connectivity. AT&T announced Monday that new mobile broadband sites have been added in and around the Atlantic, along SR-3006 between SR-18 and Lake Road, in Guys Mills and Blooming Valley along SR-77 and SR-198. These sites will improve the county’s […]
Broadband penetration in Nigeria registered a quantum lip in the past seven months from November 2021 with a record seven million new subscriptions, indicating a steady increase in the country’s quest to reach 70% national coverage. by 2025. Source: NCC.gov.ng Teacher. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice President of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which presented the […]
PLEASANT CITY, Ohio — Miranda Miser, head of food and supply operations at M&M, has been waiting for this moment for a long time. What do you want to know Residents and business owners eagerly await the installation of high-speed internet in Noble County Miranda Miser said broadband affects many aspects of doing business Rep. […]
WASHINGTON—The US Department of the Treasury recently announced that Virginia is one of four states set to expand access to rural high-speed Internet service. Under the American Rescue Plan’s Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund, Virginia has received $219.8 million, representing 100% of the state’s available CPF funding. The money will be used to expand broadband access […]
ADOBE-PICTURE The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) encourages all Floridians to review the Florida Broadband Availability Map and Internet Speed Test. The one-minute anonymous speed test and survey can be taken on any device, from any location, to help identify opportunities for expanding Florida broadband services. WD partners with local technology planning teams, local […]
WASHINGTON, DC (WRIC) – Rural Virginians will soon have increased access to a vital public service. The United States Department of the Treasury announced that Virginia is one of four states that will receive funding to expand access to high-speed Internet service in rural areas as part of the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund from the […]
Three years after taking the first steps to expand broadband in the region, the East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) presented a three-phase, $2.6 million plan to Gregg County. On Wednesday, Gregg County Commissioners heard from CIO Derold Miller and ETCOG Executive Director David Cleveland, who outlined the plan’s various projects and their goals. Although […]
Published: Tue, Jun 28, 2022, 10:00 AM SIRO, the broadband network operator, today launched its 100% fiber broadband network in Ballina. The network will see the company bring its world-class connectivity to more than 3,500 premises in the city, with an investment of 4 million euros. The SIRO Broadband Network for Ballina was officially launched […]
Even as the mobile user base shrinks due to rising prices, wireline subscribers grew for the first time in 10 years in FY22. Fixed broadband saw a nearly 23% year-over-year to reach 24.8 million subscribers by the end of fiscal 2022. This comes even as the wireline market saw no growth during the peak Covid […]
If the proposed addition of 12 GHz spectrum to 5G goes ahead, Starlink broadband terminals across America could be crippled, or so SpaceX complained. The Elon Musk Affair made the request [PDF] this week in a filing with the FCC, which is considering allowing Dish to operate 5G service in the 12 GHz band (12.2-12.7 […]
While some worry about the UK’s current rush for gigabit broadband, there is likely to be overbuilding in major metropolitan areas and underdevelopment in traditionally underserved broadband locations, Air Broadband is bringing its full fiber broadband service to homes and businesses in parts of Norwich, while Colchester is the latest town to get fiber […]
India moved up three places in the global rankings on median mobile download speed, reaching 115th position with a record of 14.28 Mbps in May, which is slightly higher than the speed of 14.19 Mbps in April. according to a new report released on Monday. India also improved its global ranking […]
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is one of the leading Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the country. The telecom operator offers FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home) services to customers under its brand – Bharat Fibre. BSNL continues to mix and experiment with its broadband plans to be able to offer the best to its customers. Today we are […]
A new guide aims to help local leaders build their cases for the billions of dollars flowing from federal to state governments to support broadband and digital equity across the country. The guide — nicknamed Acceleration: A Broadband Community Planning Program – is the work of the Benton Institute for Broadband and Society, which is […]
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has rallied stakeholders to meet the country’s 2020-2025 target of reaching 70% broadband penetration. This is while Nigeria continues to make efforts to deepen its broadband penetration in the telecom industry. During the conference and exhibition on the national strategic mobilization for the update of the national […]
More than 2 billion people in the Asia-Pacific region do not have access to the Internet. Most of these people live in areas that are often too expensive to connect to fiber coverage, as their rural locations usually mean insufficient population density to justify the cost of deploying fiber. This constitutes a crucial limiting factor […]
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CHESAPEAKE, Ohio (WSAZ) – Broadband expansion upgrades are coming to improve strength and connectivity in Ohio. The state plans to create thousands of jobs in Ohio to help increase the workforce needed to build the infrastructure. Melissa Goodwin, owner of Ohio Valley Outlet, said she relies on a strong and reliable internet connection to keep […]
Commtact Ltd., an Israeli provider of advanced wireless communications solutions for defense and security forces, first responder teams and robotic platforms, is about to unveil its Phoenix family of data link solutions. real-time broadband, providing mission-critical wireless communications for multiple military operations in the domain. The products are expected to make their first appearance at […]
Mikael Sandberg, Executive Chairman, VX fiberdiscusses proposed new building regulations to ensure new builds are equipped with gigabit broadband and what this means for homebuilders High-speed Internet connectivity is no longer a luxury. It is an indispensable utility. The average UK adult spends more than 3.5 hours online each day, and according to a survey, […]
President Paul Kagame has said that all the challenges countries face can be addressed faster, better and fairer by investing in universal and affordable broadband. He delivered the speech at the meeting of the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development, which he co-chaired with Carlos Slim, a Mexican billionaire, on June 5. For the third time […]
ISMAIL HOSSAIN | Published: Jun 04, 2022 10:44:17 a.m. Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are calling for a revised tender dividing Bangladesh into blocks to allow all ISPs to join in the process of connecting broadband to 41,000 primary schools. “There must be opportunities for small ISPs to participate in the tender to provide internet connection […]
Movie nights in the Hawkins house can be a real challenge. Choosing a movie always leads to debate, but the biggest challenge is locating the remote. No one ever seems to know where the Roku TV, set-top box, and remotes are! It wasn’t always a problem when I was a kid. Growing up, my family’s […]
JONESBORO – A collective of more than a dozen electric co-ops in Arkansas have joined together to announce the formation of Diamond State Networks, a new wholesale broadband provider uniting the fiber optic networks of member co-ops across the ‘State. Having recently opened its first official headquarters in Jonesboro, Diamond State Networks is led by […]
Diamond State Networks, a coalition of 13 Arkansas electric co-ops, is the state’s newest wholesale broadband provider with the goal of bringing high-speed Internet access to 1.25 million rural Arkansans. The Jonesboro-based coalition is co-managed by Mitchell Johnson, President and CEO of Ozarks Electric, and Jeremiah Sloan, President and CEO of Craighead Electric. The Board […]
The Roberts family are among the first users to benefit from CityFibre’s full fiber rollout in North Kirklees. CityFibre has now made the majority of homes in Birstall, Birkenshaw and Thornhill Lees ‘ready to operate’, meaning residents can now choose to connect to fully fiber compatible broadband services. In North Kirklees, customers can sign up […]
The system includes a small antenna and an AVANCE LRU to accommodate Business aircraft of all sizes GENEVA, May 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — EBACE — Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO) today announced the launch of the first global business aviation broadband service to use an Electronically Piloted Antenna (ESA) on a network satellite in low […]
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette Adrian Odle is a mechanical engineer, married, mother of three children and a horticulturist. And thanks to Indiana’s Connectivity Program, it will soon have the kind of broadband speed needed for a modern family and entrepreneur. Odle’s was one of 246 Hoosier households and seven businesses to receive a grant under the […]
Integration with leading billing and operations system providers Innovative Systems and Azotel automates provisioning, configuration and eliminates swivel chair management PLEASANT GROVE, Utah, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today Alianza Inc. announced the expansion of its Technology Ecosystem Partner Program that helps service providers streamline their back-office operations, accelerate time-to-revenue, and reduce the cost of […]
Another group of rural communities in Manitoba will have access to high-speed Internet thanks to the federal government’s Universal Broadband Fund. The Rural Municipality of Saint-Laurent, on the western shore of Lake Manitoba, received just over $1 million from the UBF. The service will be provided by Starlink, a globally available satellite service operated by […]
Headquarters of Eutelsat in Paris. Photo: Eutelsat Communications Eutelsat announced double-digit growth in the fixed broadband and mobility segments in the third quarter of 2022, which the operator said highlights “significant potential” in connectivity. Eutelsat released its third-quarter financial statements for the 2021-22 fiscal year on May 12, with vertical operating revenue of 284.7 million […]
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the country not only offer high-end broadband packages but also affordable packages for their users which also provide good connectivity speed. These plans are suitable for new users, students, individuals, or anyone who wants to go for a budget option. Below are some of the most affordable broadband plans available […]
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WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – In an effort to bridge the digital divide, President Joe Biden announced that 20 internet service providers have agreed to speed up internet service and reduce costs for millions of Americans. The average cost of a high-speed Internet connection in the United States is $61.07 per month, among the highest in […]
There are a number of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the country who may offer the same broadband package with different benefits, which puts users in the dilemma of choice, as is the case with 200 Mbps. Some service providers bundle OTT benefits with their plans, while others offer the bundles at an incredibly cheaper […]
HOUSTON, May 4, 2022 – Experts have agreed that educating stakeholders about the importance of middle-mile infrastructure is paramount to connecting underserved and unserved rural communities. At the Broadband Communities Summit 2022, experts said the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act appears to downplay the role of middle mile infrastructure and contributes to the lay perception […]
on May 2, 2022 | Subject: Space AST SpaceMobile, a five-year-old company based in Midland, Texas, has received a green light of the United States Federal Communications Commission to test a satellite that could provide broadband cellular connectivity to smartphone users in the United States and around the world. The company claims it is building […]
Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin and Atascadero Mayor Heather Moreno shake hands. The agreement will improve the possibilities of offering high-speed Internet access to the two cities – The City of Paso Robles and the City of Atascadero formalize a partnership agreement on a North San Luis Obispo County Broadband Strategic Plan. According to a […]
Erika Gebhardt / The Everyday World When the 2022 Washington state legislative session adjourned on March 10, it was once again in an unprecedented fashion. The shortened session, which lasted just 60 days, was held virtually due to ongoing concerns over COVID-19. But while lawmakers were able to participate in this year’s session remotely, not […]
Today, the Minnesota Senate passed an important agriculture, broadband and housing bill to help Minnesota farmers and families. The legislation aims to increase funding for broadband, address the pressing concerns of our agricultural sector and improve access to affordable housing. “We are committed to supporting farmers on the ground by making investments that lead to […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Rural broadband projects in the region are receiving funding to improve broadband connectivity through the third round of the Next Level Connections broadband grant program, State Senator Mark Messmer said ( R-Jasper). In total, the program’s first, second and third cycles awarded $268 million for broadband infrastructure in more than 74,800 homes and […]
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Brownsville Mayor Juan “Trey” Mendez, III, left the best until last in his 2022 State of the City Address. Mendez said a number of projects and programs he referenced in his speech were important. However, he said bringing reliable and affordable broadband to the city’s residents was the priority. Here’s what he […]
While popular service providers like Jio and BSNL offer broadband packages with added benefits of OTT and more, some of the lesser-known ISPs such as Alliance Broadband offer packages that aren’t all that different. Alliance Broadband also bundles OTT subscriptions with its packs completely free of charge. While there are several ISP-offered plans with OTT […]
Infrastructure in Alabama’s Black Belt region — and rural Alabama in general — lags far behind the rest of the state, but some progress is being made. From roads and bridges to sewer systems to broadband internet access, there has been a shift among Alabama’s leadership in recent years that will benefit rural areas in […]
Allo Technology Sdn Bhd, a Cyberjaya-based ICT service provider wholly owned by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) recently received the award Broadband Telecom Company of the Year – Malaysia Awards. The award was announced at the 2022 Asian Telecom Awards held virtually last month. As reported by the National News Agency Bernama, the award was in […]
The SNP has claimed the UK government is refusing to agree to prioritize rural and island communities in Scotland when rolling out a new £5billion superfast broadband scheme. Economy Secretary Kate Forbes feared that current ‘Project Gigabit’ plans would create a new, more entrenched ‘digital divide’ unless Tory ministers changed course. In a letter to […]
Texans living in rural areas expressed their desire for reliable internet access on Wednesday during the final leg of the Texas Broadband Listening Tour at the University of Texas at Tyler Soules College of Business. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar spoke at the event about closing the “digital divide” in the state. This was the eighth […]
The Building Digital UK team has published a new Public Review (PR) consultation for Wales, which reveals that some 327,174 premises may be in need of state support under the aid of the government. £5 billion gigabit project broadband deployment scheme in order to access speeds of 1 Gbps (increasing to 984,806 if ‘In the […]
As part of the $4.8 billion in additional infrastructure spending recently passed by the state, funding has been allocated to better provide economic opportunity, which includes additional funding for internet infrastructure. There will be a new statewide broadband grant program in Michigan, which has $250.6 million in federal funding allocated to provide competitive broadband infrastructure […]
(Pixabay Photo/Michael Jarmoluk) The Purdue University Center for Regional Development has released results from more than 16,000 surveys of home Internet users in rural Indiana. Purdue says the main purpose of the survey was to collect broadband connectivity data and assess the quality and affordability of home internet access. The results showed that more than […]
Taiwanese carrier Chinese airlines recently entered into service its first Airbus A321neo offering passengers InmarsatGX Aviation’s in-flight broadband powered by SITA of the ONAIR Internet solution. The plane conducted its maiden flight between Taoyuan and Hong Kong with passengers taking advantage of high-speed Wi-Fi to seamlessly browse the Internet, stream video and audio, and play […]
Netomnia, one of the UK’s fastest growing fiber optic broadband operators, has announced that its full fiber optic multi-gigabit network is being rolled out across the region. Netomnia will provide Fiber to the Premises broadband infrastructure to approximately 42,000 premises, providing access to reliable broadband, helping to sustain and diversify the local economy. The improvement […]
BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) – Charter Communications, Inc. has announced the launch of a new “high-speed, low-cost” broadband service named “Spectrum Internet 100.” A statement said the service provides download speeds of 100 Mbps for $29.99 per month and includes modem, home Wi-Fi and self-installation at no additional cost. According to Charter, it’s available exclusively to […]
SOLUTIONS 30 Solution30, the European leader in solutions for new technologies, announced today LightSpeed Broadband, a fiber optic internet provider based in Lincolnshire, retained the company for a second phase of ultra-rapid deployment. The need to bridge the digital divide is greater than ever in the UK. LightSpeed is on a mission to bring ultra-fast […]