Articles about Infrastructure on Broadband Breakfast

What You Need To Know About the More-Than-$7 Billion Emergency Connectivity Fund

March 5, 2021 – The Senate on Thursday voted to begin debate on the $7.6 billion Emergency Connectivity Fund, which is part of the House-passed $1.9-trillion...

Rural2 days ago

Debate About Fiber Versus Wireless for Rural Broadband Deployments Continues to Percolate

March 4, 2021 – Amid claims that the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund chose winners that may not be able to fulfill their broadband commitments, Vantage Point...

Fiber2 days ago

Interview: Biarri Network’s Paul Sulisz on Broadband Opportunities and Challenges

March 4, 2021 – The broadband industry is better off getting ahead of network builds instead of waiting for government subsidies, CEO of Biarri Networks Paul...

Rural4 days ago

WISPA Responds To Claims Wireless Providers Have Not Demonstrated Gigabit Capabilities

March 3, 2021—Vantage Point Solutions is questioning whether wireless providers can deliver on their contractual obligations following the announcement of $9 billion in federal award for...

Infrastructure4 days ago

Tilson CEO Says States Should Determine Where to Deploy Federal Broadband Funds

March 2, 2021 – Federal block grants are an effective way of deploying broadband quickly, and the federal government needs to hear local stories to understand...

Broadband Mapping & Data1 week ago

Broadband Breakfast Interview with BroadbandNow about Lower Costs and Lower Latency

February 25, 2021 – Broadband Breakfast Editor and Publisher Drew Clark interviewed BroadbandNow Editor-in-Chief Tyler Cooper for an exploration of the State of Broadband quarterly report,...

Rural1 week ago

Smaller Carriers Serving Rural Communities Need Customer Service to Stand Out

February 25, 2021—Customer service strategies are being used to separate smaller carriers from bigger ones during the pandemic, according to company executives speaking at the third...

Wireless1 week ago

Wireless Infrastructure Advocates Urge Municipalities to Work Collaboratively on 5G Facilities

February 25, 2021— Municipalities and the nation’s carriers must work together to deploy and extend networks as the era of 5G quickly approaches, experts said Wednesday....

Spectrum1 week ago

FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel Proposes Opening Mid-Band Spectrum For Sharing

February 23, 2021—Amid the search for more spectrum, Federal Communications Commission Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel on Tuesday released a draft order that would clear spectrum for...

Wireless1 week ago

U.S. Window of Opportunity for Open Radio Access Networks is Closing, Say Panelists

February 24, 2021—Some experts suggest that the future of wireless connectivity is in open radio access networks, but the window of opportunity for the U.S. to...

Spectrum2 weeks ago

Pandemic’s Focus on Wi-Fi Bottlenecks Lights a Fire Under Next-Generation Wireless in Homes

February 22, 2021—Wi-Fi capacity at home has become a focal point during the pandemic, which makes getting ahead of the next-generation of the technology crucial, experts...

Spectrum2 weeks ago

In Session at TPRC, Michael Calabrese of New America Emphasizes Vital Role of Spectrum Sharing

February 18, 2021—The United States must institute a spectrum sharing policy to maximize efficient use of the critical airwaves, the director of New America’s Wireless Future...

Rural2 weeks ago

Electrical Cooperatives Are the Unsung Heroes of Rural Broadband, Say Broadband Breakfast Panelists

February 18, 2021— Electrical cooperatives that own their own fiber are filling in the broadband gaps that telecoms have left, said panelists at a Broadband Breakfast...

Satellite2 weeks ago

Experts Investigating Starlink Are Not Convinced that Elon Musk’s Satellite Project Provides Rural Broadband Solution

February 16, 2021—While SpaceX touts Starlink as the answer to the world’s dearth of broadband coverage, experts are not convinced that it will be able to...

Rural3 weeks ago

Providers Increasingly Vocal in Raising Concerns About Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Auction

February 11, 2021—Broadband providers are becoming increasingly vocal in their concerns over some of the winning bidders in the first phase of the Rural Digital Opportunity...

5G4 weeks ago

Experts Say U.S. Needs Tighter Security on 5G Components

February 8, 2021 – U.S. officials seeking to reduce the likelihood of security problems with the next-generation 5G network should look into network components that may...

Fiber4 weeks ago

Telecom Act Boosters at INCOMPAS Summit Urge Broadband Boost and Net Neutrality Revival

February 8, 2021 – Washington insiders marked the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Telecommunications Act on Monday by discussing how broadband deployment must be...

Expert Opinion1 month ago

Gerard Lederer and McKenzie Schnell: FCC Continues to Undercut Local Authority on OTARD

The Federal Communications Commission’s over-the-air reception devices (known as OTARD) rules limit local governments’, homeowner associations’ and condominium boards’ oversight authority over certain antennas and satellite...

Satellite1 month ago

Low Earth Orbit Satellites Are Live, and May Compensate for Geosynchronous Broadband Challenges

February 4, 2021 -With Elon Musk’s SpaceX working on low earth orbit satellites and launching 60 Starlink satellites in a single batch early Thursday morning, prompting...

Broadband Mapping & Data1 month ago

Local Communities Are Essential to Improving Internet Mapping, Say Broadband Breakfast Experts

February 3, 2021 – Gathering data at the community level is key to improving broadband mapping, industry experts said during Wednesday’s Broadband Breakfast Live Online event...

Education1 month ago

Sen. Ed Markey Celebrates Telecom Act as Telecom Lawyers Tell Congress to Be Specific

February 2, 2021 – Democratic Sen. Ed Markey’s communications policy focus this Congress will be on net neutrality, children and climate change, the long-serving Massachusetts lawmaker...

Fiber1 month ago

Funding Should Focus on Fiber, and Deployment is Critical to Improving User Experience

February 2, 2021—With new leadership at the Federal Communications Commission, there is a strong probability that more agency focus and aid will be directed towards broadband...

FCC1 month ago

Three Federal Agencies Partner to Promote Cooperation in Radiofrequency Spectrum Innovation

February 2, 2021 – The Federal Communications Commission on Monday announced a formal agreement to work with the National Science Foundation, and the National Telecommunications and...

5G1 month ago

FCC Should Prioritize Affordability and Digital Literacy with Emergency Broadband Funds

January 29, 2021—FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced Thursday that she will convene a virtual roundtable discussion on February 12, 2021 to gather public input on...

Universal Service1 month ago

With Universal Service Fund Contributions at 32 Percent, Experts Debate Its Sustainability

January 29, 2021 – With contributions into a program intended to extend basic telecommunications services to all Americans now adding an additional 32 cents on top...

Broadband Mapping & Data2 months ago

In One of Last Acts as FCC Chairman, Ajit Pai Tries to Fix Broadband Maps

January 20, 2021 – In one of his last official acts before departing the Federal Communications Commission and stepping down as its chairman on Wednesday, Ajit...

Cloud2 months ago

The Cloud Continues to Revolutionize Industry, With Businesses Transitioning at a Rapid Pace

January 19, 2021 —“Cloud technology has fundamentally taken a different form during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Karthik Narain, cloud first lead at Accenture, adding that businesses...

5G2 months ago

Early Adoption of 5G Mostly in Manufacturing and Industrial Spaces, Say CES 2021 Experts

January 18, 2021 –All the behavioral shifts experienced during the pandemic in 2020 have demonstrated the importance of networking and how we are dependent on technology...

Spectrum2 months ago

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr on the Future of Spectrum Sharing

January 15, 2021 – The United States has rapidly increased its cell tower construction over the past four years, according to Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Brendan...

5G2 months ago

Digital Museums and Smart Cities: Verizon CEO Explores 5G Potential Beyond Just a Better Smartphone

January 11, 2021 – “It just gets better!” So declared Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg, as he demonstrated how 5G technology is digitally transforming the world in...

FCC2 months ago

New Entrants in the Multifamily Broadband Space Create Policy Turnabouts and Clashes on Infrastructure

January 2, 2021 – Expect issues of broadband and multifamily housing to gain renewed attention in 2021. Watch for some strange alliances and interesting policy turnarounds....

Fiber2 months ago

Smaller Internet Providers Were Instrumental to Fiber Deployment in 2020, Says Fiber Broadband Association

December 29, 2020 — Smaller internet service providers were critical to fiber growth in 2020, accounting for 88 percent of total capital expenditure, according to the...

Broadband Data2 months ago

Broadband Breakfast Interview with BroadbandNow about Gigabit Coverage and Unreliable FCC Data

December 27, 2020 – Broadband Now’s new report on gigabit internet coverage in the United States picks upon aspects of the Federal Communications Commission’s unreliable broadband...

Rural Utilities Service2 months ago

USDA’s Rural Utilities Service Says it Finances the Most Utility Construction Programs in a Decade

December 23, 2020 — The last five years have boasted massive strides towards closing the urban-rural broadband and utilities divide, according to individuals speaking at Fiber...

Rural2 months ago

Broadband Breakfast Panelists Discuss How Rural Fund Recipients Can Prepare For Efficient Network Builds

December 22, 2020 — With the closing of the bidding in Federal Communications Commission’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund reverse-auction, many across the country are beginning to...

Expert Opinion3 months ago

Paul LaManes and Tom McLaughlin: Lessons Learned from a Successful Municipal Broadband Project Partnership

When it comes to a decision that will affect the lives of everyone in your community for years to come, the only place to start is...

5G3 months ago

Andrew Drozd: Monetizing Spectrum Sharing, in Addition to Network Utilization, is Key to 5G

As a basis for rolling out 5G and beyond, most carriers have been focused on network utilization and optimization to better monetize services, but have been...

Broadband Mapping & Data3 months ago

You Can’t Use an Old Map To Explore a New World: Explaining the Affordable, Accessible Internet for All Act

Without good information from Internet Service Providers (ISPs), the federal government is essentially shooting in the dark when it comes to determining how to best target...

Fiber3 months ago

Next Generation Optical Equipment is Able to Handle Burgeoning Bandwidth Demands, Says ADTRAN

December 17, 2020 — Networks of the future need to be scalable to keep up with burgeoning bandwidth demands, according to Greg Luhman, business development manager...

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Infrastructure

The $3.2 Billion Emergency Broadband Benefit Program: What’s In It, How to Get It?

What You Need To Know About the More-Than-$7 Billion Emergency Connectivity Fund

Debate About Fiber Versus Wireless for Rural Broadband Deployments Continues to Percolate

Interview: Biarri Network’s Paul Sulisz on Broadband Opportunities and Challenges

WISPA Responds To Claims Wireless Providers Have Not Demonstrated Gigabit Capabilities

Tilson CEO Says States Should Determine Where to Deploy Federal Broadband Funds

Broadband Breakfast Interview with BroadbandNow about Lower Costs and Lower Latency

Smaller Carriers Serving Rural Communities Need Customer Service to Stand Out

Wireless Infrastructure Advocates Urge Municipalities to Work Collaboratively on 5G Facilities

FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel Proposes Opening Mid-Band Spectrum For Sharing

U.S. Window of Opportunity for Open Radio Access Networks is Closing, Say Panelists

Pandemic’s Focus on Wi-Fi Bottlenecks Lights a Fire Under Next-Generation Wireless in Homes

In Session at TPRC, Michael Calabrese of New America Emphasizes Vital Role of Spectrum Sharing

Electrical Cooperatives Are the Unsung Heroes of Rural Broadband, Say Broadband Breakfast Panelists

Experts Investigating Starlink Are Not Convinced that Elon Musk’s Satellite Project Provides Rural Broadband Solution

Providers Increasingly Vocal in Raising Concerns About Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Auction

Experts Say U.S. Needs Tighter Security on 5G Components

Telecom Act Boosters at INCOMPAS Summit Urge Broadband Boost and Net Neutrality Revival

Gerard Lederer and McKenzie Schnell: FCC Continues to Undercut Local Authority on OTARD

Low Earth Orbit Satellites Are Live, and May Compensate for Geosynchronous Broadband Challenges

Local Communities Are Essential to Improving Internet Mapping, Say Broadband Breakfast Experts

Sen. Ed Markey Celebrates Telecom Act as Telecom Lawyers Tell Congress to Be Specific

Funding Should Focus on Fiber, and Deployment is Critical to Improving User Experience

Three Federal Agencies Partner to Promote Cooperation in Radiofrequency Spectrum Innovation

FCC Should Prioritize Affordability and Digital Literacy with Emergency Broadband Funds

With Universal Service Fund Contributions at 32 Percent, Experts Debate Its Sustainability

In One of Last Acts as FCC Chairman, Ajit Pai Tries to Fix Broadband Maps

The Cloud Continues to Revolutionize Industry, With Businesses Transitioning at a Rapid Pace

Early Adoption of 5G Mostly in Manufacturing and Industrial Spaces, Say CES 2021 Experts

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr on the Future of Spectrum Sharing

Digital Museums and Smart Cities: Verizon CEO Explores 5G Potential Beyond Just a Better Smartphone

New Entrants in the Multifamily Broadband Space Create Policy Turnabouts and Clashes on Infrastructure

Smaller Internet Providers Were Instrumental to Fiber Deployment in 2020, Says Fiber Broadband Association

Broadband Breakfast Interview with BroadbandNow about Gigabit Coverage and Unreliable FCC Data

USDA’s Rural Utilities Service Says it Finances the Most Utility Construction Programs in a Decade

Broadband Breakfast Panelists Discuss How Rural Fund Recipients Can Prepare For Efficient Network Builds

Paul LaManes and Tom McLaughlin: Lessons Learned from a Successful Municipal Broadband Project Partnership

Andrew Drozd: Monetizing Spectrum Sharing, in Addition to Network Utilization, is Key to 5G

You Can’t Use an Old Map To Explore a New World: Explaining the Affordable, Accessible Internet for All Act

Next Generation Optical Equipment is Able to Handle Burgeoning Bandwidth Demands, Says ADTRAN

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What You Need To Know About the More-Than-$7 Billion Emergency Connectivity Fund

Section 230 Reform Requires Citizen Participation, Says Sen. Amy Klobuchar

Debate About Fiber Versus Wireless for Rural Broadband Deployments Continues to Percolate

Broadband Speed Definition, Boom in Fiber Deployment, $7.6 Billion in New Stimulus Bill

Joe Supan: Why Internet Under 5 Megabits Per Second Should be Free

Interview: Biarri Network’s Paul Sulisz on Broadband Opportunities and Challenges

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Staying Ahead On Artificial Intelligence Requires International Cooperation

INCOMPAS Adds Directors, Colorado Floats $600 Internet Subsidy, Microsoft Holograms Meetings

WISPA Responds To Claims Wireless Providers Have Not Demonstrated Gigabit Capabilities

Tilson CEO Says States Should Determine Where to Deploy Federal Broadband Funds

Consumers Lack Understanding About Financial Privacy Ramifications of Using Bitcoin, Experts Say

House Committee Hears of Big Tech’s Alleged Anticompetitive Behavior in New Hearing

Broadband Breakfast Live Online Wednesday, March 10, 2021 – The Emergency Broadband Benefit: How Will the $3.2 Billion Program Work?

Investment for Lit Communities’ Fiber Networks, Clubhouse Hack, Senate Broadband Letter, WISPA

SHLB Applauds House Passage of E-Rate Expansion

More Emergency Broadband Funding for Homes, Pandemic and Privacy, Facebook and Australian News

Public Knowledge Celebrates 20 Years of Helping Congress Get a Clue on Digital Rights

Broadband Breakfast Interview with BroadbandNow about Lower Costs and Lower Latency

Smaller Carriers Serving Rural Communities Need Customer Service to Stand Out

Labor Department Official Addresses Apprenticeships at Wireless Infrastructure Event

Traditional Media Must Take Unilateral Action On Disinformation, Says Journalist Soledad O’Brien

Wireless Infrastructure Advocates Urge Municipalities to Work Collaboratively on 5G Facilities

Rural Broadband Bill, Semiconductor Letter to White House, FCC March Meeting Agenda

Senate Looks for Answers During First Public Hearing on SolarWinds Cyber Attack

Connectivity Will Need To Keep Up With The Advent Of New Tech, Says Expert

FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel Proposes Opening Mid-Band Spectrum For Sharing

U.S. Window of Opportunity for Open Radio Access Networks is Closing, Say Panelists

Pandemic Isn’t Death Knell Of Theaters, Says Lionsgate Vice Chairman

California Net Neutrality, Georgia Broadband Maps, New House Antitrust Bill

Texas Education Commissioner Says State Has Closed Digital Divide Through Access to Computers

AT&T CEO John Stankey Joins Call For E-Rate Expansion To Households

Datacasting Helping Bridge Education Gap Where Broadband Is Limited

Women Dems Speak Up for FCC’s Jessica Rosenworcel, UTOPIA Fiber’s New Funding, Starlink Speeds Double

SolarWinds CEO Says Hack Shows Need for Information-Sharing Between Industry and Government