Alaska Broadband Project Expected to Bridge the Digital Divide and Create JobsThe broadband project in Nenana will deliver transformative benefits through job creation and improved internet access.
Hawaiian Telcom Pledges Full Fiber Access by End of 2026Hawaii aims to be the first fully fiber-enabled state in the U.S. by 2026.The project is supported by a $1.7 billion initiative and federal funding.Strong public-private partnerships are crucial for achieving this goal.
Alabama Fiber Network Completes Middle-Mile ConstructionThe Alabama Fiber Network has successfully completed a statewide middle-mile network, improving connectivity for 60 counties.
Hawaiian Telcom Pledges Full Fiber Access by End of 2026Hawaii aims to be the first fully fiber-enabled state in the U.S. by 2026.The project is supported by a $1.7 billion initiative and federal funding.Strong public-private partnerships are crucial for achieving this goal.
Alabama Fiber Network Completes Middle-Mile ConstructionThe Alabama Fiber Network has successfully completed a statewide middle-mile network, improving connectivity for 60 counties.
Starlink gains higher orbit in Europe | Computer WeeklyStarlink's low Earth orbit network is becoming essential for connectivity in Europe, showing significant performance gains in 2024.
AST SpaceMobile LEO Initiative Gets Okay for Tests from FCCAST SpaceMobile's FCC approval marks a significant milestone in testing its BlueBird satellites for space-based cellular broadband.
Kinetic's Free Speed Upgrades Benefitted 26,000 Customers in 2024Kinetic's Project Gas Pedal has provided free internet speed upgrades to 26,000 customers, totaling over 314,000 upgrades since 2018.
NTIA Announces Almost $18M in Broadband Grants for Tribal LandsThe NTIA awarded nearly $18 million to Tribal entities for expanding high-speed Internet access.The funding aims to bridge the digital divide and enhance connectivity in Tribal communities.
CityFibre, nexfibre accelerate roll-out of UK gigabit project | Computer WeeklyThe UK's independent broadband firms are accelerating full-fibre connectivity to enhance competition and support economic recovery.
Supreme Court to Consider Universal Service Fund: Panelists Say It's a Good Time to RedesignThe future of the FCC's Universal Service Fund is uncertain due to financial sustainability issues and legal challenges.
NTIA Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Awards $72M to HawaiiDHHL received over $72 million to expand high-speed Internet access for unserved Native Hawaiian households through infrastructure and adoption projects.
Nokia Launches New Tools for Fiber and Fixed Wireless DeploymentsNokia launched Broadband Easy Connect service & 5G FWA devices for faster and more efficient broadband connectivity for operators and end users.
Nokia lights up Beacon Wi-Fi 7 gateway | Computer WeeklyNokia's Beacon 19 Wi-Fi 7 gateway enhances connectivity for homes with high-capacity mesh networking.The new device supports up to 19Gbps Wi-Fi capacity and multi-link operations for improved user experience.
Nokia Launches New Tools for Fiber and Fixed Wireless DeploymentsNokia launched Broadband Easy Connect service & 5G FWA devices for faster and more efficient broadband connectivity for operators and end users.
Nokia lights up Beacon Wi-Fi 7 gateway | Computer WeeklyNokia's Beacon 19 Wi-Fi 7 gateway enhances connectivity for homes with high-capacity mesh networking.The new device supports up to 19Gbps Wi-Fi capacity and multi-link operations for improved user experience.
Vermont Fiber Optic Apprenticeship for Workforce Training Up and RunningVermont's Fiber Optic Apprenticeship Program addresses the urgent need for skilled labor in the growing broadband industry.
Slow, unreliable workplace broadband holds back London SMEs | Computer WeeklySlow broadband is costing London's SMEs an estimated £28bn in annual revenue, impacting productivity and competitiveness.
Poor broadband connectivity is costing London SMBs billionsSlow and unreliable broadband connectivity causes London SMBs to lose £28 billion annually, significantly impacting productivity and competitiveness.