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6 hours ago
Business intelligence

Comcast Business unveils Innovation Lab for next-gen enterprise solutions

Comcast Business launched the Innovation Lab to co-develop and test enterprise solutions with customers and technology partners.
fromTelecompetitor
8 hours ago

Data centers growing, especially in rural areas: Pew

The Pew Research Center indicates that the current profile of data centers is 87% urban and 13% rural, but future additions will be 67% rural and 33% urban.
Data science
fromTelecompetitor
6 hours ago

Zayo secures anchor customer to accelerate expansion in AI corridors

"AI demand is no longer theoretical. It's showing up as real customer requests in corridors where it's scaling fast," said Bill Long, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at Zayo.
fromTelecompetitor
4 days ago

Archtop Fiber introduces 5 Gig and 8 Gig plans

"Customers shouldn't have to think about their WiFi: It should just work. By including eero devices with every new plan, we're making it easier for customers to get set up quickly and get strong, fast coverage throughout their homes."
Brooklyn
Roam Research
fromTelecompetitor
3 days ago

Opensignal: Can Starlink make the grade as a BEAD provider?

Starlink's BEAD awards cover 476,000 locations, but it faces performance, capacity, and affordability challenges as a scalable solution.
Digital life
fromThe Village Voice
4 days ago

What's Slowing Your Internet? Compare Providers, Spot the Problem, and Take Back Control - The Village Voice

Home Wi-Fi issues often stem from internal factors rather than service provider flaws, necessitating proper diagnosis before considering a plan change.
Chicago
fromTelecompetitor
4 days ago

LSC and Ziply announce long-haul fiber networks

AI needs and decentralization are driving growth in long-haul fiber networks, with significant announcements from Ziply Fiber and Light Source Communications.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
4 days ago

LEADING INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS SUPPORT NEW CONNECTED TV INITIATIVE IN EUROPE

The European Connected TV Initiative aims to explore and unlock the potential of CTVs in Europe through industry collaboration.
fromTelecompetitor
5 days ago

Digital ag, the AI-Ready America initiative, and opportunity for broadband providers

USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture is proud to partner with NSF on this national effort to ensure that every community - including the most rural - can benefit from the power of artificial intelligence. By investing in tools and training that meet farmers and ranchers where they are, we're helping build an agricultural future that is more resilient, more efficient and more accessible for all.
Agriculture
US politics
fromTelecompetitor
6 days ago

2.7 GHz band available for commercial use after clearing technical review

The 2.7 GHz band is now available for full-power commercial licensed use, enhancing coverage and capacity for next-generation applications.
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

FCC exempts Netgear from ban on foreign routers, doesn't explain why

"If the router Conditional Approval process follows a similar pattern, Chinese-origin manufacturers like TP-Link may face a presumptive denial, while companies with manufacturing in allied nations like Taiwan, Vietnam, or South Korea could find an easier path."
European startups
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Why I Can't Stop Buying Broadcom Stock

Broadcom's strong long-term investment case is supported by growing dividends, rapidly increasing AI revenue, and substantial free cash flow.
#netgear
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
5 days ago

FCC just handed Netgear a de facto router monopoly in the US

Netgear receives conditional approval from the FCC, allowing it to sell and service consumer routers in the US despite a ban on foreign-made devices.
European startups
fromZDNET
5 days ago

Why Netgear just got the first FCC router ban exemption in the US

Netgear has received FCC approval to sell new routers in the US, exempting them from a ban on foreign-made routers until 2027.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
5 days ago

FCC just handed Netgear a de facto router monopoly in the US

Netgear receives conditional approval from the FCC, allowing it to sell and service consumer routers in the US despite a ban on foreign-made devices.
European startups
fromZDNET
5 days ago

Why Netgear just got the first FCC router ban exemption in the US

Netgear has received FCC approval to sell new routers in the US, exempting them from a ban on foreign-made routers until 2027.
#fcc
Science
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

FCC report and order seeks more efficient, powerful space-based broadband

FCC proposes changes to satellite spectrum rules to enhance space-based broadband services and economic benefits.
Public health
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

FCC making it easier for US telcos to ditch legacy lines

New FCC rules aim to accelerate high-speed network transition but may disadvantage rural and special needs populations.
Science
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

FCC report and order seeks more efficient, powerful space-based broadband

FCC proposes changes to satellite spectrum rules to enhance space-based broadband services and economic benefits.
Public health
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

FCC making it easier for US telcos to ditch legacy lines

New FCC rules aim to accelerate high-speed network transition but may disadvantage rural and special needs populations.
Toronto startup
fromTelecompetitor
4 days ago

Vero Fiber completes acquisition of Telephone Electronics Corporation

Vero Broadband acquires Telephone Electronics Corporation to expand fiber connectivity in Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee.
DevOps
fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

Networks that brought us here won't carry us into AI future

Network infrastructure must evolve to support the demands of agentic AI, making a refresh a strategic necessity for organizations.
Business intelligence
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Vislink Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial and Operational Results

Vislink Technologies reported a 56% increase in Q4 revenue, driven by a strategic shift towards higher-margin solutions and expanding defense market presence.
Roam Research
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

Second half of 2025 good for digital divide and Starlink: Ookla report

Starlink service significantly improved broadband access, reducing the digital divide in many states during the second half of last year.
Business intelligence
fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

AI deployment in networks is stalling as pressure on infrastructure mounts

AI adoption in network environments is slower than expected, with increasing infrastructure demands and significant challenges in deployment and integration.
#att
Digital life
fromAndroid Authority
2 weeks ago

Are any of the big three carriers still worth it in 2026? It's complicated...

The value of signing up with major carriers depends on individual needs and whether multiple lines are involved.
#cityfibre
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

CityFibre launches 8.5Gb service across wholesale multi-gig network | Computer Weekly

CityFibre launches an 8.5Gb product to enhance multi-gigabit broadband access for UK homes and businesses, supporting innovation and economic growth.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

CityFibre launches 8.5Gb service across wholesale multi-gig network | Computer Weekly

CityFibre launches an 8.5Gb product to enhance multi-gigabit broadband access for UK homes and businesses, supporting innovation and economic growth.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Mobile network operators urged to help commercialise 5G live production | Computer Weekly

A consortium urges MNOs to provide standardized QoD APIs for reliable, low-latency live broadcast production connectivity.
Mobile UX
fromTelecompetitor
3 weeks ago

After Astound merger, Google Fiber is now GFiber

GFiber rebrands from Google Fiber to emphasize customer experience and growth as an independent internet service provider.
European startups
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Colt announces subsea, terrestrial network routes | Computer Weekly

Colt Technology Services expands its digital infrastructure with a transpacific subsea cable linking the US West Coast to Asia, enhancing global network capabilities.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Google Cloud, Openreach expand connectivity collaboration | Computer Weekly

Openreach and Google Cloud are enhancing sustainability and connectivity through AI and data science technologies to support the UK's digital economy.
Books
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

What are your favorite books? Recommendations from 10 broadband leaders

Ten broadband industry leaders share their favorite fiction and nonfiction books, revealing how literature influences their professional perspectives and personal resilience.
fromTelecompetitor
3 weeks ago

Record fiber spending during next five years: Study

The firm's study, 'North American Fiber Broadband Report: FTTH Review and Forecast 2026-2030,' indicates that nearly $200 billion will be spent on fiber over the next five years, highlighting a significant investment in fiber-to-the-home services.
Roam Research
Marketing tech
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Vendors introduce tools for the AI + broadband world: Roundup

Major vendors announce AI-integrated networking solutions for broadband service providers, including Wi-Fi 8 access points, unified platforms, and enhanced cloud services designed for enterprise edge optimization and agentic AI deployment.
fromTNW | Uk
3 weeks ago

Openreach expands collaboration with Google Cloud AI

Openreach has constructed a digital twin of the UK's transportation corridors, integrating data for 35 million homes and businesses with national road, rail and waterway networks and its existing fibre infrastructure.
London startup
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Google Fiber will be sold to private equity firm and merge with cable company

Put together, the two companies pass ~7.1 [million] locations in 26 states. The two companies overlap in only three counties in Texas (109k locations). Texas and Illinois will have the largest footprint for the combined entity. Cable and Fiber will cover an almost equal share of locations for the combined company.
Boston real estate
US news
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

New analysis compares BEAD awards to existing provider footprints

Small providers receiving tens of millions in BEAD funding face expansion projects larger than their existing networks, risking management challenges and potential withdrawal similar to RDOF failures.
E-Commerce
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Why Wi-Fi 7 is critical for the customer experience of the future: Fidium interview

Fidium launches 5 Gig and 8 Gig symmetrical speeds with Wi-Fi 7 to meet prosumer demand, which eventually drives innovation for all consumers across rural, suburban, and urban markets.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
1 month ago

6G Is Coming. Here's What to Expect From the Next Generation of Cellular Tech

6G development is underway with expected global deployment by 2030, though early hype mirrors unfulfilled 5G promises of transformative applications.
Venture
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Aspire Fiber announces 10 Gbps service in California with investment from Arenova Capital

Arenova Capital invests $50 million in Aspire Fiber to expand 10 Gbps fiber-to-the-home internet service across California markets.
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

How municipal networks compare with provider competitors: Ookla report

Eight of the municipal networks studied beat their local provider competitors in median upload speed. Sherwood Broadband - in the town of the same name in Oregon - was the only one to beat its local competitor in median download speed.
Online Community Development
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Ofcom sets out regulation to push UK gigabit broadband to 'final phase' | Computer Weekly

Ofcom's regulatory framework aims to deliver full-fibre gigabit broadband to nearly all UK properties by 2027, with competition and investment driving productivity gains across the economy.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Google's fiber biz and Stonepeak's Astound Broadband merge

Google Fiber, now just GFiber, will merge with Stonepeak's Astound Broadband to create a new network provider. Stonepeak will hold a majority ownership stake, while the existing GFiber executive team will run the company. According to the pair, the move gives GFiber the external capital and necessary focus to drive its next phase of expansion, allowing it to buildout its fiber footprint across the US.
Tech industry
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Time to sunset rules mandating copper maintenance: USTelecom

The goal of the new USTelecom program is to show consumers, businesses, civic leaders, and policymakers why maintaining legacy copper for the small portion of end users is not an efficient approach. A key part of this is explaining why modern technology is better.
Digital life
Tech industry
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Google's GFiber internet business is merging with Astound Broadband

Google Fiber merges with Astound Broadband under Stonepeak majority ownership, with Alphabet retaining minority stake and expected Q4 2025 close.
London startup
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Ofcom sees no need for change in next phase of fiber rollout

Ofcom's updated telecom regulations maintain existing framework while acknowledging BT's continued market dominance, requiring Openreach to share infrastructure and setting price controls for basic broadband services across most UK premises.
Marketing tech
fromAndroid Authority
1 month ago

T-Mobile makes big claims with T-Sat, but does it deliver?

The NAD's review board determined T-Mobile's T-Sat advertising claims are misleading and recommends the company change its marketing strategy, which T-Mobile agreed to comply with.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Internet spent Q4 '25 fighting with cables, power, itself

Across 2025 as a whole, the company tracked more than 180 significant disruptions, with the final quarter dominated by cable damage, power problems, and routine operational failures. There was just one confirmed government-directed shutdown during the period. Tanzania saw a sharp drop in internet traffic on October 29 as violent protests broke out during the country's presidential election, with traffic falling by more than 90 percent. Traffic returned briefly before declining again, and routing data pointed to throttling rather than a clean shutdown.
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

GFiber to combine with Astound

GFiber has always been about pushing the boundaries of what's possible for internet speed and service. This partnership with Astound and Stonepeak is the next step in our decade-long mission to redefine what customers can expect from their internet provider. It's a strategic opportunity to scale our customer-focused approach to connect more households to a truly different type of internet service.
Tech industry
Digital life
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Good Wi-Fi key to platform choice and reducing churn: Report

In-home Wi-Fi quality is the primary differentiator between broadband platforms, with visual AI-powered self-support apps reducing churn and improving customer loyalty.
Marketing
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Broadband subscribers want communications choice, fast resolution: Report

Broadband switchers prioritize modern multi-channel support, personalization, smart-home integration, and flexible contracts alongside speed and price.
Gadgets
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Brightspeed announces broad launch of Wi-Fi 7

Brightspeed added Wi‑Fi 7 to its gig-speed fiber plans, promising up to twice the speeds, improved whole-home mesh coverage, and simplified installation.
Miscellaneous
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Ookla and Ericsson demo measuring and validation of 5G network slices

Ericsson and Ookla demonstrated a methodology to measure and validate 5G network slices, enabling real-time verification of service-level agreements and quality of experience for consumers and enterprises.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

AT&T is pouring $250 billion into US telecom infrastructure to try to win in the AI age

AT&T is investing $250 billion over five years to replace copper infrastructure with fiber, 5G, and satellite networks to support AI-driven connectivity demands.
#multi-gig-internet
Business
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Lightcurve opens fiber network in Centralia and Chehalis, Washington

Lightcurve deployed 2-gigabit symmetrical fiber networks in Chehalis and Centralia, making thousands of Lewis County homes and businesses eligible for high-speed service.
Gadgets
fromGeeky Gadgets
2 months ago

Hide Fast Ethernet at Home with Thin Fiber : Upgrade to 10G Cleanly Indoors

Ultra-thin, bend-insensitive fiber enables near-invisible gigabit Ethernet installations that preserve home aesthetics while delivering superior speed, reliability, and scalability.
Venture
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Private LTE/5G networks reached 6,500 deployments in 2025 | Computer Weekly

Private LTE/5G market reached US$2.4bn in 2025 and is forecast to grow to US$12bn by 2030, driven by enterprise deployments, dedicated spectrum and rising end-user demand.
Digital life
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Fiber access grew in the last half of 2025, but 5G growth slowed: Analysis

Fiber internet providers accelerated expansion to 8.4% growth in late 2025, adding 5.2 million addresses and achieving 99%+ coverage in 182 counties, while overall served locations increased and unserved locations decreased by 8.4%.
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Broadband Forum announces Wholesale Access project

Wholesale access has been inherently supported by the Broadband Forum's network architecture over the past 20 years, and this project takes the best practices from copper‑based broadband to reshape and evolve them for fiber and cloud networks.
Online Community Development
US news
fromEngadget
1 month ago

FCC approves the merger of cable giants Cox and Charter

The FCC approved Charter Communications' $34.5 billion acquisition of Cox Communications, citing benefits including job repatriation, rural broadband expansion, lower prices, and elimination of DEI-based hiring practices.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

What is MoCA 2.5? The low-cost networking option that's a hidden gem in your home

I've always been a champion of Wi-Fi. Wireless networks are convenient, easy to set up, and, thanks to years of improvements, generally stable. As much as I prefer Wi-Fi, I'm also fully aware that it isn't the perfect solution for everyone. There are situations where a wireless network isn't viable, such as a home made with brick walls. Brick and stone can weaken or outright block Wi-Fi signals.
Gadgets
#aiml
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

WBA publishes initial guidance on artificial intelligence, machine learning for intelligent Wi-Fi | Computer Weekly

fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

WBA publishes initial guidance on artificial intelligence, machine learning for intelligent Wi-Fi | Computer Weekly

Gadgets
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Fatbeam Fiber announces network expansion to Federal Way, Washington

Fatbeam Fiber will launch FTTH in Federal Way, Washington in early 2026, offering up to 5 Gbps symmetrical internet with no contracts or data caps.
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

AI requires stronger upload connections among U.S. carriers: Report

Ookla said the growing use of ChatGPT and other AI tools places much more demand on mobile networks than the typical activities of browsing social media and the web, watching videos, texting, and making the occasional phone call. As a result, more speed and expanded capabilities will be necessary. The report said advanced AI capabilities like AI-enabled glasses will put a particular strain on upload connections in the future.
Tech industry
Artificial intelligence
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Making sense of 6G: what will the 'agentic telco' look like?

6G networks will integrate AI across all layers to enable autonomous, physical AI applications like self-driving cars and robotic systems, with multiple industry players collaborating on open standards by 2030.
fromMedium
2 months ago

How Fiber Networks Support Edge Computing

Edge computing is a type of IT infrastructure in which data is collected, stored, and processed near the "edge" or on the device itself instead of being transmitted to a centralized processor. Edge computing systems usually involve a network of devices, sensors, or machinery capable of data processing and interconnection. A main benefit of edge computing is its low latency. Since each endpoint processes information near the source, it can be easier to process data, respond to requests, and produce detailed analytics.
Tech industry
Digital life
fromDigital Trends
2 months ago

Best High-Speed Internet Deals Right Now: Fast, Reliable Browsing

Match internet technology to home support and daily needs: fiber for uploads/stability, cable for cost and availability, 5G for renters/plug-and-play; monitor promotions.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Taara Beam provides 25Gbps connectivity over invisible beams of light

Light-based internet provider Taara, which spun out of Alphabet's "moonshot" incubator last year, just launched Taara Beam to provide 25Gbps connectivity within cities over invisible beams of light - line of sight permitting. Unlike last year's Taara Lightbridge, which connects communities separated by water and mountains at distances up to 20km (over 12 miles), the shoebox-sized Beam can be mounted to street poles and roof tops for city-wide connectivity at distances up to 10km. The 8kg (less than 20 pounds) device typically consumes about 90W.
Tech industry
Tech industry
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

60% of homes now have access to fiber: Report

U.S. household fiber access exceeded 60% in 2025 with 11.8 million new homes, while deployment costs rose sharply, driven primarily by labor.
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