How Important are gigabit speeds to transforming America's digital economy?

The company submitted requests to discontinue legacy service at another 61,000 locations.

A district representing 31 towns is planning to switch to a new, nonprofit operator for its fiber network.

AOL introduced many households to the world wide web for the first time in the 90s and early 2000s.

Legg says converging networks, modernizing infrastructure, and expanding AI key to the plan.

Analysts don’t expect cable subscriber growth soon.

Certain small cells, towers, and rural 5G builds may soon bypass NEPA and historic site reviews

With tariffs set to impact imported hardware vital to U.S. broadband, operators embracing network disaggregation can still minimize costs, boost flexibility and future-proof their networks.

As power outages worldwide expose the fragility of centralized infrastructure, a shift toward decentralized, community-driven networks offers a path to resilience.

Jase Wilson will deliver a keynote address about the seven key principles of resilient critical infrastructure

The case will be sent back to U.S. District Court in Virginia.

This one-day event will address ensuring that our nation's telecom and electric grids can withstand threats and attacks.

Experts explore how to guarantee America’s digital future, in anticipation of upcoming events on broadband, energy and resilience.

The FCC is set to vote on easing the copper retirement process later this month.

Panel explores whether fears of cable sabotage match operational reality

The agency will also vote on a measure eliminating regulations without a notice and comment process.

What impacts have global conflict had on subsea broadband infrastructure and global connectivity?

America's journey towards universal broadband access has so far been hampered by geography, infrastructure, and funding.

The court said some claims were actionable and gave the investors 30 days to file a new complaint.

The Supreme Court of Virginia ruled last month that private, for-profit ISPs could not invoke the law.

Charter, five other ISPs receive grants from BroadbandOhio program.

Municipalities and locating companies can struggle to keep up with large projects, they said.

State set its threshold at $28,000 per location, but average per-location cost was $9,182

It's the municipal operator's 22nd completed citywide build.

City seeks to bring broadband internet to up to 2,500 households

The state is urging the Fourth Circuit not to strike down the law.

47% of all underground infrastructure damages affect telecom, with 25% of those damages caused by telecom companies hitting their own infrastructure.

There are a variety of technologies to consider for environments where fiber isn't a viable option

The in-person gathering will focus on the potential dramatic changes to the $42.5 billion BEAD program.

Kentucky terminated its contract with the network's administrator, and has yet to find a new one.

At International Telecoms Week, public and private leaders discussed how they choose where, and whether, to build.

A one-day conference on expediting BEAD in Washington, D.C.

Communications Union Districts allows municipalities to bond together to tackle broadband network deployments.

The group noted there has already been some onshoring in preparation for BEAD.

White House called it the most sweeping reform of NEPA in its 50-year history.

A Trump executive order put projects funded by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and 2022 Inflation Reduction Act on hold.

The new law increased penalties for trespassing on or damaging telecommunications systems

President Trump instituted sweeping duties on imports Wednesday

Guthrie emphasized the importance of investing in infrastructure to support the expansion of AI

The Federal Communications Commission is seeking comment on the proposal.

The photo gallery captures not just the presentations, but the engaging conversations and networking at the event.

A convergence of interest between the energy-hungry needs of major Internet players and the Trump administration's 'energy dominance'

The agency allowed bundled voice services to qualify as an alternative option, among other things.

There is a new investment trend aimed at the never-ending desire to make broadband wireless and satellite delivery faster.

Current legislation insufficient to protect data center infrastructure, experts fear

With major network upgrades complete, Charter CEO said the ISP was ready to cash in.

Group says stricter penalties needed to modernize communications protection.

It is crucial to adopt advanced test and measurement solutions to ensure network performance is compliant to the standards for speed, reliability, latency, and security.

Lawmakers clashed over NEPA reforms as they warned regulatory delays could stall billions in clean energy and broadband projects.

Criminals are targeting a critical piece of broadband infrastructure.

Former GOP FCC Commissioner says we need steeper federal penalties.

Application will be implemented in Apple, Meta, Nvidia, and Valve technologies

Trump's theory of the economy is that the American left foolishly turned its back on domestic energy production.

Proposal would have required more environmental checks on cell tower construction.

Agreement resolves thousands of customer complaints about service

The $42.5 billion BEAD initiative emerged as the administration's greatest achievement though its implementation drew mixed reviews.

In 2024, USF encountered widespread calls for reforms to ensure its sustainability and effectiveness.

An annual series of the year's top 12 stories in broadband.

In our view, without Musk’s support, Trump would not have won the presidency.

Trump has used the weeks since the election to promote his policies, negotiate with foreign leaders and try to strike deals.

Demand is surging for this one-day event, on Thursday, about top issues in Broadband for the Trump Administration.

Donald Trump’s 2024 victory in the presidential election will change public policy in Washington on many fronts. Broadband will be particularly impacted.

Utilities have not complied with FCC rules requiring updated lists of approved third-party contractors for pole work, broadband ISP said.

Twenty-three states choose to regulate their own pole attachment processes.

U.S. lawmakers recently said they're worried about the infrastructure being sabotaged.

Local approaches may resolve cost and delay challenges, experts say.

Company says it can take years to access poles in the Bay State.

The debt-burdened ISP countered claims of undervaluation coming from New Street Research and shareholders.

Don't miss the chance to learn about BEAD, spectrum, Universal Service Fund reform, and the future of the internet.

Vertical Bridge will receive more than 6,000 towers across the U.S

Providers would be able to use the company's DNS resolvers for free.

The bill's opposers argue it threatens the work of local governments and ISPs in preparation for BEAD.

Across local, state, and federal levels efforts to streamline broadband permitting are intensifying.

The agency's looking to help the sector expand to keep pace with surging demand.

Permitting changes are accelerating the expansion of semiconductor fabs and solar developments.

Artificial intelligence only tech or telecom issue mentioned by Harris in acceptance speech.

'If it weren't for these investments, you wouldn't be seeing economic comeback in cities across the country.'

The platform links together investments in broadband infrastructure with policies promoting semiconductors and green energy.

Biden's infrastructure czar among the four political leaders tapped to chair the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

ACA Connects pushed the FCC to adopt firm make-ready timelines and enhance self-help remedies for pole attachments.

The trade group called for negotiable make-ready timelines to address challenges beyond pole owners' control.

Internet Exchange Points are distinct from data centers, and affect latency, cost and resiliency of a network.

The NTIA recently announced self-certification process for domestic manufacturing requirement on federally funded projects.

NCTA proposed the FCC extend the 45-day make-ready timeframe for orders of up to 6,000 poles.

Walz has been lauded for his commitment to infrastructure development and broadband expansion in Minnesota.

The coalition wants utility pole replacement costs split between pole owners and attachers.

The idea behind 'Made in America' is to combine reindustrialization, national security, reviving left-behind places, cheering up blue-collar workers and reducing carbon emissions.

Telecommunications companies describe barriers preventing faster deployment of broadband networks

At issue is the FCC’s reliance on Weiss ratings to evaluate the safety and soundness of banks that have issued letters of credit to ISPs.

Damages to underground infrastructure are estimated to cost $30 million annually.

'The challenges are not new… We haven't really progressed to the point where we have solutions,' infrastructure provider says

Rights of way, pole attachments, environmental permitting and other hurdles to broadband infrastructure deployment.

While supporting the momentum behind open access networks, Sumofiber president lays out some challenges.

The market is set to grow by $4.5 billion over the next 8 years

Officials warned the resolution would create confusion and uncertainty for local governments on infrastructure projects.

Fiber connectivity – particularly middle mile connectivity – is the future of rural communications.

An Omaha Tribe representative shared the impact middle mile development has had on his community.

The enhanced service will allow for speeds operating three times faster than the current national averages, Comcast said.

The company also plans on expanding through a route between Dallas and Central Mexico.

The proposal would represent a setback to the state's broadband ambitions.