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 […]
We recently reported that UK ISP Andrews & Arnold (AAISP) has almost completed a major network upgrade (here), which will allow it to launch fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP)-based broadband plans faster (the Openreach platform). The good news is that they are now live, a little earlier than expected. Previously the fastest FTTP broadband package you could get […]
Focus on digital equity, successful work with rural and underserved communities, positions new director to continue advancing state’s ambitious goal of broadband access for everyone by 2024. OLYMPIA, WA – Governor Jay Inslee has appointed Mark Vasconi as Director of the Washington State Broadband Office within the Commerce Department. Vasconi comes to the role with […]
Projects spanning four municipalities in Indiana County and a fifth in Armstrong County get $273,859 for high-speed mid-mile and last-mile broadband infrastructure as part of $10 million package for 19 projects across the Commonwealth, Governor Tom Wolf and region lawmakers announced on Tuesday. “Installing fiber optic cable in unserved areas of Armstrong and Indiana counties […]
Budget-conscious UK ISP TalkTalk has finally launched its new pay-to-view (IPTV) platform today powered by Netgem and “4K TV box” available to new and existing customers on their fiber broadband plans (FTTC and FTTP). In addition to this, the supplier also claims to be the “first ISP in Europe” to launch TikTok on a TV […]
The Togolese Republic, csquared and google today announced a major digital initiative that includes the arrival of “Equiano”, an undersea internet cable linking Portugal to South Africa. As the first landfall in Africa, the submarine cable will have a direct impact on internet connectivity in Togo, causing improved and affordable broadband internet access for millions […]
DGAP-News: Comcast California15.03.2022 / 23:30 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Comcast today announced that it has invested $1 million to bring broadband to Biola, California, a rural community in Fresno County. As part of its largest digital equity initiative in California, Comcast will also open three new Lifting areas […]
By now most of you should have heard the news of Telekom Malaysian Berhad (TM) interruption of unifi Lite (aka Streamyx) and Business Broadband services. Why would the company do this? Good, TM recently released a statement about this then read below. In the newsroom regarding the halt of new registration for unifi Lite and […]
By MICHAEL HILL, Associated Press ALBANY, NY (AP) – Frank Paxhia’s rural home in western New York is close to the high-speed Information Highway. But it has no access ramp. The retiree, who lives in the town of Friendship, is one of hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers who remain on the wrong side of […]
The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the need for federal assistance to expand high-speed internet connectivity to all parts of the country, members of a U.S. House subcommittee agreed this week while that they were looking at what provisions might be included in the next farm bill. “I represent a mostly rural district in North Central […]
STOCKHOLM, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Facilitating connected homes quickly and without unnecessary expense is at the heart of InCoax’s market offering. This approach fits very well with HACT’s mission to bring innovative housing ideas to the Social Housing sector. InCoax endorses HACT’s social value approach to connectivity and offers cost-effective broadband solutions for social […]
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Oklahoma lawmakers are considering a bill that could dramatically improve internet service for large swaths of the state that have long been underserved. House Bill 3363, the Oklahoma Broadband Expansion Act, would use currently available federal funds to extend broadband service to rural areas of Oklahoma. The plan’s goal is to bring broadband to 95% […]
HAPS maker Stratospheric Systems successfully tested 5G transmitted to earth from 45,000 feet Stratospheric Platforms, British telecommunications technology developer announced this week a successful demonstration of 5G broadband connectivity using an airborne antenna. The company said it maintained a 5G signal for five hours from a “stratospheric 5G mast” operating at 45,000 feet (about 14 […]
ATLANTA, Ga. (41NBC/WMGT) — On Tuesday morning, Governor Kemp announced a new partnership to bring fiber broadband to 31,000 underserved businesses and homes in many central Georgia counties. The partnership will affect a total of 9 central Georgia counties, including Crawford, South Houston, Macon, Peach and Taylor counties. Flint Energies and Conexon Connect will join […]
Government canceled a tender for the provision of rural broadband connectivity due to lack of bidders New Delhi: State-owned Bharat Broadband Nigam Limited (BBNL) has canceled a Rs 19,000 crore tender launched to connect villages in 16 states to a fibre-based broadband broadband network, following the lack participation of eligible bidders. The project was approved […]
HUDSON – Columbia Economic Development Corporation officials are encouraging residents to participate in the state’s broadband assessment survey to help produce the most accurate maps possible to highlight gaps in broadband internet service throughput for rural and low-income communities. The New York State Public Service Commission is expected to release a Broadband Assessment Program survey […]
TALAHASSEE — Reliable access to Internet service has become essential for rural households that receive health care or education services online. Today, the Public Service Commission (PSC) explained how Florida’s broadband providers are rapidly scaling up to connect households that need internet access for school, business and other pursuits. . “Expanding high-speed Internet […]
Jio Platforms Limited (JPL), an Indian digital service provider, and SES, a global provider of satellite content connectivity solutions, have announced the formation of a joint venture – Jio Space Technology Limited – to provide scalable broadband services and affordable next generation in India by leveraging satellite technology. JPL and SES will hold 51% and […]
PLANS to bring superfast broadband to the New Radnor area are moving forward, with interest in the program high. While Powys County Council has announced in recent months that funding has been secured to bring fast broadband to several of the more remote areas of Powys, New Radnor Community Council has taken the decision to […]
HARRISBURG — Wyalusing Superintendent Dr. Jason Bottiglieri was one of many officials who helped Gov. Tom Wolf celebrate the state’s new rural broadband authority on Wednesday and outline steps being taken at the federal level to bring internet connectivity to the north level. Bottiglieri participated in Wednesday’s press conference as a representative of the Pennsylvania […]
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CANCÚN, Mexico–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GigNet, a digital infrastructure company with an extensive regional fiber optic broadband network from Costa Mujeres, north of Cancún, via the Tulum Hotel Zone, announced today that it provides services broadband and managed for fast and efficient internet in the six branches of the iconic Café Nader in Cancún, Quintana Roo. “My family […]
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) announced on Monday that Jio Platforms Ltd (JPL) and SES, a global provider of satellite content connectivity solutions, have formed a joint venture (JV) for satellite broadband services. Jio Platforms will own 51% and SES 49% in the JV company, Jio Space Technology Limited. “The joint venture will use multi-orbit space […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) reported revenue growth of 7%, driven by growth in the Broadband and Enterprise & Wholesale business segments. The company announced its annual financial results for the year 2021 at its board meeting on February 10, 2022. Once a fully state-owned company. PTCL was privatized by selling 26% of the […]
The company will manage and support the Connect Beaver County Broadband program PITTSBURGH, February 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Michael Baker Internationala global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, has been selected by the Beaver County Office of Planning and Redevelopment to support the Connect Beaver County broadband program as part of a $2.735 million […]
Current plans mean that 16,055 premises in Aberdeenshire will be connected to full fiber broadband until the end of 2027 The three-person team – funded by the Aberdeen City Region Deal – are available to provide advice, guidance and support in using various programs to achieve super-fast broadband (30Mbps). The Scottish Government’s Reaching 100% (R100) […]
A new digital engagement team has been created to help local residents, businesses and communities get better broadband. The three-person team – funded by the Aberdeen City Region Deal – are on hand to provide advice, guidance and support in using various programs to achieve super-fast broadband (30Mbps). The Scottish Government’s Reaching 100% (R100) scheme […]
The FCC is urged to revise/improve its community outreach materials to non-English speaking communities regarding the billions of dollars in broadband grants it distributes under the $14.2 billion Affordable Connectivity Program. The ACP program provides up to $30 per month for broadband service (up to $75 for tribal communities) and up to $100 for a […]
By Mohamed Al-Ghazali, Director of Wireline Sales, MEA, CommScope. The most important trends driving broadband networks over the coming year are a natural extension of the progress and challenges we saw in 2021. In particular, the global response to COVID-19, the dynamic investments in networks and continued innovation in broadband technology are all contributing to […]
By Chris Forrester January 31, 2022 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is being urged by the government’s Economic Advisory Council to designate fiber broadband provision as a public service to ensure access for the poor and most rural parts of the country. The president is expected to deliver a “state of the nation” address on […]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced more than $1.2 billion in funding through the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund to expand broadband service to 32 states. The FCC calls it “the largest funding round yet” and notes that 23 broadband companies will provide service to more than one million new areas. Additionally, the FCC has also […]
Eir is to accelerate the rollout of high-speed internet statewide by an estimated 50,000 additional families and businesses per year after establishing a joint venture partnership for its wholesale fiber broadband network with InfraVia. The investment provided by this joint venture will allow Eir to accelerate the pace of expansion of its fiber optic broadband […]
A new award-winning broadband provider will bring full fiber to Bracknell in 2022. Residents of Bracknell will have access to Zen Internet, considered one of the fastest and most reliable broadband services available to any household in the UK. The latest collaboration between CityFibre and Zen aims to transform the city’s digital capabilities. This follows […]
PEORIA — State Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) wants all Illinoisans to have access to reliable high-speed internet. He therefore leads the charge of bringing services to the rural areas of the state. “When it comes to internet access and connectivity, rural communities have been left behind,” Koehler said. “This has created an opportunity gap that […]
Struggling with slow download speeds? Virgin Media published a blog post with some practical tips to help you increase your speed. “If you’re out of the office, you might not have the benefit of calling the IT team when you’re stuck – unless someone you live with doubles up with an ace versatile technology,” the […]
Here to serve you – the people of Carver County. I think the best part of Carver County is the people – the 108,000 residents, the county’s 750 employees, business owners, civic leaders, taxpayers, visitors and more. You make it the county it is. I will use this space to talk about the people who […]
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–January 19, 2022– the “Botswana – Telecom, Mobile and Broadband – Statistics and Analysis” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.comoffer. Botswana uses improved fiber optic connectivity to expand e-commerce Although Botswana has a particularly high mobile penetration rate, the fixed telephony sector remains underdeveloped. This is characteristic of many markets in the region, itself […]
ALBANY COUNTY — For the first time, New York State has compiled municipal internet connectivity data and presented it publicly in the form of a card, which confirms in numbers what many already knew by anecdote: rural hilltowns are behind in both the internet and technology, as are parts of the cities of Albany, Cohoes […]
A local MP has blasted the lackluster rollout of superfast broadband in Somerset, saying the problem is driving young people and businesses out of the county. David Warburton, MP for Somerton and Frome, is campaigning for better digital connectivity for Somerset, with the county lagging behind many other parts of the UK. Currently, parts of […]
Italian telecom players have all refused to participate in a project to roll out very high speed broadband in its islands, an outcome that could have a ripple effect. The first ultra-broadband tender under Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan, known locally as PNRR, has been designed to allocate €60.5 million in funding to builders […]
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, who serves as director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation (OWT), announced Tuesday that the State University of Ohio (OSU) would receive $3 million to design a program for Ohio broadband and 5G. Sector partnership with the aim of developing a skilled workforce in the field […]
QUINCY, Mass.—Following Atlantic Broadband’s acquisition of two cable systems in Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, the cable operator decided to rebrand itself as “Breezeline”. The new name will more accurately reflect its expanded geographic reach, which now covers 1.6 million homes and businesses, as well as its new service offerings and commitment to customer service, the […]
Representative Mike Thompson on Wednesday held a press conference with state and local leaders at Camille Creek Community School in Napa to highlight what the broadband portion of the $ 1.2 trillion investment law and jobs in infrastructure, enacted in November last year, will bring California. Support local media coverage and those who report it […]
Since the pandemic hit the world, people have been forced to work from home. This has resulted in a surge in demand for home internet over the past couple of years. Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in India offer several packages that meet the needs of their users who work from home. Some users can go […]
Virgin Media customers have been warned that their broadband, TV and phone bills will increase. The company is set to raise prices by £ 56 a year for millions of customers across the country. Customers will see their bills increase by £ 5 from March 1, BirminghamLive reports. READ MORE: Lancashire is among the “hottest” […]
The growing broadband market in the country has become an undeniable need of the hour since the arrival of the pandemic. Whether users use it for streaming, work from home, or even small businesses, the reliability of seamless Wi-Fi connectivity across multiple devices has increased dramatically. Broadband connections are also very important for offices that […]
Soaring inflation in the UK threatens to trigger one of the biggest annual price hikes on record for broadband and mobile customers. As it stands, customers with BT Broadband, EE, Plusnet, Vodafone, O2, TalkTalk, Shell Energy, among others, could see their monthly bills increase by around 9% in March or April 2022, which is double […]
“Albertans living outside major urban centers have been digitally disadvantaged due to unreliable broadband. “ LAKE – Addressing “digital disadvantages” in rural Alberta communities – including the Lakeland region – where reliable broadband service is a concern, is at the center of a new $ 300 million project. The plan will combine a contribution of […]
Spacelink Installs now offers Starlink satellite internet facilities to a newly expanded service area, which includes South Georgia and North Florida. Valdosta, United States – December 29, 2021 – The updated service can provide fast internet connectivity through SpaceX’s Starlink network to places that have been left out of reach of satellites in the past. […]
Beacon Broadband, Inc., powered by Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative, has officially connected its first high-speed fiber optic customers to its network. On Thursday, December 9, this festive event marks the first 25 customers of the Beacon Broadband pilot test area who now receive quality high-speed internet service. “Just over a year ago, Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative created […]
A new program will help communities determine how they want to spend incoming broadband investments. Communities in Illinois currently have plenty of funds for capital investment and more to come. The Accelerate Illinois Broadband Infrastructure Planning Program recently announced by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunities (DCEO) aims to help them sort through […]
“This investment in Las Vegas will bring improved broadband services to thousands of homes and businesses, expanding access to education and stimulating economic development opportunities within the community. Working with industry leaders like Comcast, New Mexico will continue to bridge the digital divide and meet the needs of New Mexicans in communities large and small […]
Projects will be announced in 2022, but due to global supply chain issues and the industry’s ability to support projects, communities may not go online until 2023 or 2024. Rural municipalities say they are pleased with the announcement of federal funds dedicated to improving Internet access in communities across the province. Internet Connectivity in Rural […]
Telecom operators like Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea are looking for auctions while tech players like Google, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, etc. are opposed to them. In an effort to usher in larger reforms, the telecommunications department will soon finalize the methodology for allocating a band of spectrum that has the potential to provide […]
Local Michigan communities, including Midland County, are learning more about how community government can invest in infrastructure. Additional information comes after Congress passed and designed funding to increase resources for critical infrastructure and local services last month. With newly approved federal resources to help restore infrastructure, including dams and broadband, both of which are initiatives, […]
(WETM) – As internet connectivity has become the essential medium of communication for much of the world, especially during the pandemic, many rural areas in Pennsylvania have been left behind. Lack of internet access is one of the most critical issues in the state. Many areas of the state have a landscape that makes connectivity […]
By Nadia Dreid (December 14, 2021, 6:55 p.m. EST) – Four Republican senators say they are “troubled” by a report by the Federal Communications Commission Inspector General that revealed he discovered fraud among providers of the broadband emergency benefit, which provides low-cost Internet service to low-income households. As the program shifts from a temporary pandemic […]
(Credit: 10,000 Hours / Getty Images) As the federal government transitions between broadband access programs, a leader in aging services calls for the affordable connectivity program to specifically target seniors in subsidized housing. The Federal Communications Commission recently announced a 60-day transition period to the Affordable Connectivity Program, which modifies and expands the emergency broadband […]
To close the year that Governor Tony Evers predicted would be the “Year of broadband access“, the State Civil Service Commission has opened requests for grants of up to $ 100 million that it wishes to grant in the summer of 2022. Evers started 2021 with her statement during the State of State address, and […]
Now that President Biden has enacted the infrastructure bill, pundits are wondering if this victory will increase its political value. A better question is, “How can Delaware make sure this victory lifts vulnerable families in our state?” “ Biden’s bipartisan bill will keep its promises $ 1.425 billion in Delaware, money that can be used […]
The demand for the internet at home has increased dramatically in recent times, whether for streaming and gaming, working from home, online learning, or small businesses. ISPs (Internet Service Providers) offer a wide variety of broadband packages designed to meet the needs of the targeted user base. Since the start of the pandemic, students across […]
The largest performance upgrade Chorus has ever made for New Zealand fiber customers is now complete, according to the company. Residential customers subscribed to the wholesaler’s 100 Mbps fiber plan can now access triple the download speed from available retailers while increasing the download speed five-fold from 20 Mbps to 100 Mbps. Chorus says the […]
Home ” FCC Precision Ag Task Force Recommendations Would Expand Broadband Development Requirements At the same time as the government is making unprecedented broadband funding available, it is also considering setting more ambitious broadband targets. An ambitious new set of goals came this week from the FCC’s Precision Agriculture Task Force which, among other things, […]
Experts say it helps, but local effort and new ideas are needed A utility worker installs a fiber optic cable on a utility pole near Belfair, Washington. (Ted S. Warren / Associated press kit) Broadband access is lagging behind in several communities in southwest Colorado, but increased federal funding could help fill the gaps. Promulgated […]
Officials with the New Mexico Department of Information Technology admitted on Monday that the state had not done enough to prepare for a large expansion in broadband access, especially across tribal lands. It is also unclear how the state will finance a project that is expected to cost more than $ 1 billion over several […]
Funding of $ 7.6 million has been secured to expand Columbia Basin Trust’s regional fiber optic network between Fruitvale and Nelson and between Kimberley and Wasa. Permits and other pre-construction work on the projects will begin soon, with the support of federal, provincial and regional partners. “Our goal is to help the people of the […]
The devastating wave of the Covid-19 pandemic that rocked the world last year has forced the majority of industries and sectors to force their employees to work from the comfort of their homes. People have shifted to the culture of working from home and the demand for unlimited plans has increased dramatically. Various Internet Service […]
Starlink is Elon Musk’s satellite internet project powered by his hugely successful SpaceX company. It is a series of satellites, or “satellite constellation” in SpaceX’s terms, that will provide global Internet coverage when completed. Which raises questions. Will Starlink replace fixed broadband for businesses? What is Starlink? Starlink has one laudable goal: to provide Internet […]
Presented by Beltone – A leader in audience health care. Governor Ducey announced a $ 100 million commitment to expand broadband to unserved or underserved areas of the state, making it one of the largest broadband investments in the history of the ‘State. The program, known as the Arizona Broadband Development Grant Program, will enable […]
By Bryan Koenig (Nov 19, 2021, 9:56 p.m. EST) – The European Union on Friday invited public comment on proposed new guidelines for member countries’ use of public funding for broadband projects, in especially those that will allow faster minimum speeds, support the deployment of the mobile network and provide assistance to consumers. First teased […]
Characteristics oi-Abhinaya Prabhu | Posted: Thursday November 18th, 2021 02:29 PM [IST] Since working from home is the new normal in many parts of the world, there is a huge demand for reliable high-speed Wi-Fi connections. Broadband internet service providers including Reliance Jio, Excitel, BSNL Bharat Fiber, Spectra and Airtel Broadband have come up with […]
Santa Barbara City Council on Tuesday plans to spend $ 60,460 to work on stronger broadband Internet services. If the board approves the spending, which will be taken from American Rescue Act funds, it will join Santa Barbara County and other local agencies to work on a strategic plan. “As a region, our communities lack […]
https://hoosieragtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/broadband-sustainability-wrap.mp3 A new study from the United Soybean Board shows that broadband Internet access in rural America can improve the sustainability of agriculture. Farmers use the data to inform their operating decisions, including how to make their operation more sustainable, but without a reliable and fast broadband connection, this data is not easily accessible. USB […]
The package should mean more broadband, with a wider reach. “It’s like the WPA, the Works Progress Administration, in 1935,” says Christopher Gibbs, president of Rural Voices, a non-profit organization that connects farmers and community members. “We could even assimilate it to rural electrification. It’s a big problem. As part of the plan, Minnesota will […]
BROADBAND Yavapai County, AZ Plans $ 50 Million Broadband Initiative Using ARPA Funds Etc, RFP Coming Up :: Red Rock News “Broadband at the polls” :: Institute for Local Self-Government Colorado: Windsor, Milliken vote to withdraw from state law limiting municipal broadband, unofficial results show 80% support for measures :: Loveland Reporter-Herald :: Greeley Tribune […]
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If there was a time when we liked our Internet service providers, it has been fine for about 18 months. The advent of the Covid-19 pandemic has made many of us home workers, home students and everything in between. Broadband has become the facilitator of our social lives and our family catch-ups, with virtual cocktails […]
The rapid adoption of digital tools during the COVID 19 pandemic has shown the power of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to improve daily lives – and how the glaring or glaring lack of digital infrastructure can deprive entire communities of essential services. Broadband mapping – by which regulators assess the availability and quality of […]
Posted: 4:14 p.m. October 31, 2021 North Devon MP and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Broadband and Digital Connectivity, Selaine Saxby, hailed a new round of investments in gigabit broadband. More than half a million additional rural households and businesses will have access to better broadband as part of plans to improve the […]
ROSWELL, New Mexico – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Sceye, a materials science company and manufacturer of High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS), today announced that it has successfully connected a 4G antenna with 3D beamforming from the stratosphere . Sceye’s unmanned stratospheric platform was launched at 8:55 a.m. MTD from its facility in New Mexico and landed […]
FRANKFURT – State efforts to improve broadband internet service appear to have paid off, as Kentucky is one of the top states for an increase in internet speed since the start of the COVID pandemic- 19, according to a website that monitors the telecommunications landscape. WhistleOut reported that Internet download speeds in Kentucky increased 71%, […]
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – The city of Harlingen is working to bridge the digital divide that affects residents. TEA Provides Funding For After School Program To Help Students Make Up For Learning Loss From COVID-19 On October 20, city commissioners approved a contract that will launch a feasibility study that will provide broadband access to […]
Image source: Getty Images The Aussie Broadband Ltd (ASX: ABB) The stock price is gaining today, up 4.8% to $ 4.80 per share at the time of writing. This as Index of all ordinary (ASX: XAO) was down 0.19%. Below, we take a look at some highlights from ASX Telecom’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). What […]
Tata Sky Broadband is one of the fast growing Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in India. The company has a 100% fiber network that will provide you with end-to-end connectivity. If you work from home and also have a large family connected to the same Wi-Fi network as yours, this will only work if you have […]
MEMPHIS, Texas (KAMR / KCIT) – Officials from the Hall County Broadband Committee have released information from its study with Connected Nation Texas, recommending various findings to improve broadband access and speeds across the county. It comes after the City of Amarillo City Council approved a broadband initiative for Potter and Randall counties. According to […]
Vodafone Idea is also present in the fiber broadband sector through its subsidiary, namely You Broadband. Vodafone Idea (Vi) broadband subsidiary is not as big as Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Jio or Airtel’s FTTH business, but it is growing. You Broadband has made several changes to its offerings in 2021. In cities like Ahmedabad, […]