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 […]
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Satellite Broadband Ensures Business Continuity in the Event of a Natural Disaster
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 […]
Tester gets $57 million for broadband in rural communities in Montana and Indian Country
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 for faster deployment of NBP as businesses shift to cashless models
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), […]
Broadband investment brings excitement and hope to Lake Providence
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 […]
Dialog Secures Up to $150 Million IFC Loan to Expand Broadband Network Capacity
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 […]
Telkom puts “broadband victory” at the heart of its strategy
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 […]
Broadband plans from unknown ISPs that offer tremendous value
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 […]
Broadband connectivity in Argentina to expand for ARSAT via SES-17 satellite – SatNews
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 […]
Why Nigeria’s Broadband Internet Penetration is Growing
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 […]
Faster internet speeds in Cambois after major gigabit broadband voucher program completed
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 […]
FCC chairman proposes to upgrade broadband standard to 100 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up
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 […]
FCC Passes Spectrum Sharing Incentives and Call Traffic Arbitration Proposal: Broadband Breakfast
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. […]
Retelit owner takes 80% stake in Irish broadband company
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 […]
More mobile broadband sites added in Crawford County
(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 […]
Steady rise in broadband penetration excites Danbatta, Ndukwe – TechEconomy.ng
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 […]
Broadband connectivity is coming to Noble County
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. […]
Virginia gets $219.8 million for broadband expansion
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 […]
Help map state broadband availability
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 […]
Virginia awarded more than $200 million to expand high-speed internet access in rural areas
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 […]
Gregg County Commissioners Hear Submission of Broadband Expansion Plan | Local News
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 […]
SIRO launches 4 M€. full fiber optic broadband network in Ballina today
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 […]
Fixed broadband market grew for first time in 10 years in FY22
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 […]
Dish’s 5G plans could kill US broadband Starlink • The Register
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 […]
Altnets advances fiber broadband in the East of England
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 improves its global ranking for mobile and fixed broadband speeds
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 […]
BSNL broadband plan for Rs 599 is perfect for moderate internet users
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 […]
New Guide to Historic Broadband Financing
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 […]
ATCON Mobilizes Stakeholders to Achieve 70% Broadband Penetration Goal
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 […]
Kacific Broadband Satellites Ltd. – to change the socio-economic landscape of the Asia-Pacific region thanks to its range of Kacific satellites
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 […]
Thousands of Jobs Coming to Ohio Thanks to Broadband Expansion
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 Unveils Phoenix Line of Real-Time Broadband Data Link Solutions
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 […]
What do new building regulations mandating gigabit broadband mean for home builders?
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, […]
VIDEO: Kagame calls for investment in universal and affordable broadband | The new times
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 […]
School Broadband: ISPs Require Inclusive Tendering
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 […]
Broadband plays a vital role in revitalizing rural communities
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 […]
Electricity cooperatives create a new wholesale broadband provider | New
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 […]
Arkansas Electric Co-ops to Spend $1.66 Billion on Broadband Expansion
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 […]
Full fiber broadband rollout continues in Dewsbury, Birstall and Mirfield
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 […]
Gogo Business Aviation to Launch LEO Global Broadband Service
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 […]
Another perspective: Broadband makes smart investment in Hoosiers – The Daily Reporter
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 […]
Alianza helps broadband operators simplify back-office operations and accelerate revenue generation by expanding its ecosystem of technology partners
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 […]
Communities go online with help from Broadband Fund
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 […]
Eutelsat announces double-digit growth in fixed broadband and mobility in the third quarter
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 […]
Broadband plans that won’t cost you a fortune from Jio, Airtel and more
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 […]
Rural regions of Kansans will benefit from an affordable broadband Internet program
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 […]
The best 200 Mbps plans currently available
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 […]
Middle Mile infrastructure is just as important as Last Mile, panel says: Broadband Breakfast
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 […]
AST SpaceMobile Gains US Approval to Test Satellite Cellular Broadband
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 and Atascadero team up to improve broadband access
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 […]
Legislation paves way for broadband expansion in Grays Harbor County
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 […]
Senator Weber, Senate, Passes Important Agriculture, Broadband and Housing Package to Help Minnesotans Compete in Modern Economy
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 […]
Subsidies for rural broadband benefit the region | Local News
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 […]
Broadband project will impact Brownsville for generations to come
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 […]
Alliance Broadband has a ton of OTT plans, here are some good ones
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 […]
Alabama makes progress on broadband access and infrastructure in Black Belt
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, owned by TNB, has been recognized as Malaysia’s Broadband Company of the Year
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 […]
SNP accuses Tories of blocking bid for major rural broadband investment
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 […]
‘Bring It’: Rural Texans Talk Broadband Access During Controller Shutdown in East Texas | News
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 […]
327,174 locals in Wales need help getting Gigabit broadband
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 […]
New state infrastructure spending aimed at increasing broadband connectivity
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 […]
Purdue Releases Broadband Survey Results
(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 […]
China Airlines chooses Inmarsat inflight broadband for its new A321neo
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 […]
This Lancashire town is to benefit from a £12million fiber broadband upgrade
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 […]
Spectrum Launches New “High-Speed, Low-Cost” Broadband Service
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 […]
LightSpeed Broadband selects Solutions30 for the second phase of ultra-rapid deployment
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 […]
ISP Andrews and Arnold launch faster FTTP broadband packages
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 […]
Mark Vasconi appointed head of Washington State Broadband Office
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 […]
Five Region Municipalities Obtain Funding for Broadband Expansion | national news
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 […]
Broadband ISP TalkTalk UK launches Netgem Powered TV 4K Box
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 […]
Togo welcomes historic Equiano submarine cable
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 […]
Comcast Invests $1 Million to Bring Broadband to Rural Community of Biola, California in Fresno County
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 […]
TM explains why unifi Lite and Business Broadband registrations are discontinued
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 […]
Battling Buffering: New York makes a broadband push | New York News
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 […]
Rural broadband is at the center of the agricultural bill
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 […]
InCoax offers cost-effective fiber extension broadband to UK housing associations
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 […]
Prysmian S p A: supports the development of broadband networks worldwide with an ongoing commitment to product innovation
PRESS RELEASE PRYSMIAN SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF GLOBAL BROADBAND NETWORKS WITH CONTINUOUS COMMITMENT TO PRODUCT INNOVATION JHE gROUP PRESENTS ITS COMPLETE SOLUTIONS FOR THE FUTURE–PROOF OPTICAL NETWORKS AT OPTIC NOTNETWORK AND VSCOMMUNICATION VSCONFERENCE &EEXHIBITION IN SA DIEGOCALIFORNIA Milan, March 7, 2022 – Prysmian Group, the world leader in the energy and telecommunications cable systems industry, […]
Editorial: Oklahoma Broadband Expansion Act Worth Support | Editorials
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% […]
5G broadband is entering the stratosphere
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 […]
Flint Energies partners with Conexon to bring fiber broadband to 31,000 homes and businesses in central Georgia – Reuters
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 cancels Rs 19,000 Crore rural broadband connectivity bid due to lack of bidders
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 […]
CEDC Urges Response to Broadband Survey | New York State
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 […]
Florida PSC Receives Update on Rural Broadband Deployment
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 and SES set up joint venture for satellite broadband in India
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 […]
The village of Powys will be connected as part of a broadband campaign
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 […]
Wyalusing Superintendent talks about the Rural Broadband Authority | Local/Regional
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 […]
GigNet and Café Nader Sign Agreement to Provide Broadband and Managed Services to Customers at Multiple Locations of Iconic Cancun Restaurant Chain
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 Jio Platforms Forms Joint Venture to Offer Satellite Broadband Services
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 […]
Broadband and business services boost PTCL revenue by 7%
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 […]
Michael Baker International Selected by Beaver County to Improve Broadband Connectivity
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 […]
Digital engagement team appointed to help communities improve broadband
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) […]
Digital Engagement Team Appointed to Help Aberdeenshire Communities Get Better Broadband
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 […]
FCC urged to improve translation of broadband subsidy information
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 […]
Predictions for the future of broadband networks
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 […]
South Africa seeks utility classification for broadband |
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 […]
FCC announces $1.2 billion fund for rural broadband deployment
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 to accelerate broadband deployment after agreement with InfraVia
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 […]
City-Fibre launches full fiber broadband in Bracknell
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 […]
Koehler’s bill promotes high-speed internet access in rural Illinois
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 […]
Virgin Media reveals tricks to boost your broadband speeds
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 […]
Comment: What if the county had 100% fiber broadband? | Review by Chaska
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 […]
Botswana Telecommunications, Mobile Phones and Broadband Markets, Statistics and Analysis 2021 Report: Botswana Uses Improved Fiber Optic Connectivity to Expand E-Commerce – ResearchAndMarkets.com | Business
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 […]
State’s Broadband Map Shows Technology and Internet Divide on the Hill
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 […]
MP blasts lackluster rollout of superfast broadband in Somerset
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 […]
Italy’s broadband stimulus plan questioned after small islands fail
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 […]
Husted Announces Ohio State University as Host of Broadband and 5G Industry Partnership – WKTN
(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 […]
Atlantic Broadband becomes Breezeline
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 Highlights Federal Investment in Broadband Infrastructure | Local news
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 […]
BSNL, Jio and Airtel broadband plans for home work in 2022
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 […]