The Fiber Broadband Association's Kansas City workshop brought together more than 320 attendees to discuss AI, streaming, and cloud applications.

The BEAD program faces potential delays as the telecom industry confronts a projected shortage of skilled workers needed to build infrastructure.

The bill would set permitting deadlines for work in railroad rights-of-way.

Brightspeed said it spent its first six months rebuilding inherited Lumen systems and pushing its footprint toward a fiber-first model.

Tribal leaders and industry experts gathered to address the unique permitting challenges and opportunities for fiber broadband in Arizona.

Experts said broadband expansion must include digital skills and telehealth access.

‘Fiber always wins,’ said market analyst Michael Render

Cumulative private investment topped $2.2 trillion

Rural Starlink users often report higher speeds than customers in congested urban areas

Wildfire survivors, first responders, seniors and rural residents warn that landlines remain essential.

Brattle Group study says to prioritize fiber builds to maximize returns.

FBA Urges FCC to Set Higher Broadband Standards as Fiber Expands Nationwide

Data centers and internet exchange points in 'Data Center Alley' may be indistinguishable. However, they serve different purposes.

Witnesses pressure lawmakers to update funding model and prioritize affordability.

Increase in fiber miles will require permitting relief, other actions, study says.

W.V. provider expresses hope that problems will soon be fixed

Industry executives, tribal leaders and policymakers came together to connect more Alaskans.

Trade association elated by passage of OBBB

NTCA wants location-by-location verification of unlicensed fixed wireless, which WISPA opposes.

The FBA president said he was optimistic states would ultimately be able to maximize fiber deployment.

New Street's Levin said litigation over the new rules was possible.

The group found 70 percent of 38 surveyed ISPs owned and operated their own middle mile.

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

Other Senate Republicans are looking for more protections for military airwaves.

Other broadband industry groups made similar asks in a separate letter to the Trump administration.

The state is wrapping up its BEAD application window on Monday.

The Monday event will take place at Broadband Breakfast’s regular 12 Noon ET time, which is 11 a.m. CT.

The Trump administration is expected to hand down new guidance this summer.

The Commerce Department issued a 90-day extension on final spending plans.

The agency's inspector general interviewed and surveyed state broadband offices.

Regulator Ofcom unveils new rules to sustain rural broadband buildout.

Miami-Dade has been one of the more active counties in the country in addressing the digital enablement needs of the community.

Shortages in power and semiconductors render fiber the only solution to sustain AI growth, panelists said.

The NET Act would address supply chain delays ahead of the government dolling out $42.5 billion for broadband.

Some Republican lawmakers have said they're concerned about high per-location costs.

Created $4 million annual increase in housing value from 2015-2019

Industry experts predict price stabilization with federal broadband funding scheduled to begin.

GOP lawmakers have signaled a desire to increase participation from fixed wireless and satellite.

The state, which has its own pole attachment regulations, is considering a rapid response team similar to the FCC's.

It's the final step before projects can get underway.

'The only thing that is certain in 2025 is uncertainty,' said GFiber's Ariane Schaffer.

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

Analyst likened the ACP to other essential government programs like SNAP and Medicaid.

Availability, affordability, and device access emerged as top barriers to Internet access

Industry groups are urging FCC to reject long-term symmetrical speed goals.

These locations will remain eligible for fiber deployment under BEAD.

The $94.7 billion investment reported in 2023 came from leading wireline, wireless, and cable providers.

Raising the benchmark could have unintended consequences for the BEAD program

Broadband experts cautioned against alternative technologies under BEAD.

FBA encouraged further development of fiber network speeds

The $1 billion federal middle mile program received $7.5 billion in applications.

Do consumers need fiber to their door? Or would wireless or satellite service suffice?

The company hasn't yet found an area it's excited about, an altafiber executive said.

A letter to the NTIA suggested steps to decrease low-cost service option burden on ISPs.

Despite initial federal support, funding programs are not supportive of municipal broadband.

The network will connect over 260,00 addresses in the state.

A Maine Community College is adopting the FBA's certification program to address expanding need following federal grants.

Fiber providers declare victory: 'The market has spoken.'

Objective is to support high-speed internet packages priced at $30 per month.

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

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

Quantum computing represents a fundamental shift from classical computing, which relies on solving problems through rapid trial and error.

Tightening connections between network operators, asset owners, and contractors catches surprises earlier.

Problems accessing poles could delay fiber builds funded by the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program.

The nonprofit Connect and Literacy Fund is planning to increase ACP adoption in Mississippi.

Lifeline Awareness Week has been broadened to include National Digital Connectivity

Nearly $50 million will go to middle mile projects in four states.

Will the program’s matching funds requirement stretch federal dollars, or hinder smalller providers?

The model allows states to test various inputs and visualize the implication of different cost thresholds.

How will prior broadband programs impact BEAD Implementation?

Convicts are given transferable hard and soft skills in the system, says expert.

States are ramping up to submit their five-year broadband plans.

Migrating into a full utility may take decades, but municipalities should be prepared.

The Federal Trade Commission wants stricter guidelines for mergers after losses in court.

Capping the number of providers could solve price war problems, one telecom exec said.

What’s next for BEAD implementation?

A crucial step would be for the NTIA to provide Buy America waivers for BEAD-funded projects, panelists said.

25G PONs are ideal to connect customers to 10G or higher speeds, a Nokia rep said.

When President Biden talks about his economic program, the CHIPS Act is the star of the show.

How are fiber technologies evolving to adapt to ever-higher capacity, and how do alternative technologies compare?

How many communities are leveraging their teen populations in the pursuit of broadband and digital equity?

The middle mile waiver comes ahead of the awarding of grants from the $1B program.

The NTIA is on the cusp of announcing the award winners to the states by June 30, 2023.

Advances for the green economy in the Inflation Reduction Act rely upon smart grid infrastructure.

Broadband Breakfast evaluated 14 submissions to the White House’s proposal on Build America, Buy America rules.

Industry groups urged Congress to codify 100 Mbps.

Our comprehensive report examines the extremely timely issue of content moderation and Section 230 from multiple angles.

Broadband access and privacy policies present opportunities for bipartisan collaboration, Broadband Breakfast panelists agreed.

Will providers be required to use equipment that is not readily available within the United States?

The Broadband Breakfast Report for January 2023 lays out the things to know about the challenge process.

Will Congress have anything new to say about infrastructure investment, wireless communication or net neutrality?

The FBA report shows an unprecedented rate of new fiber deployments in 2022.

Quantum technology is not merely a stepwise improvement on current technologies, but a seismic leap, said Qubitekk’s Duncan Earl.

Between supply chain disruptions and the rising price of goods, the increased costs of fiber deployment could be pushed onto consumers.

The FCC and industry have said there is a shortfall in rip and replace funding.

The COVID-19 pandemic provided the foundation case for why fiber’s symmetrical capabilities have became so central.

One of the biggest challenges in creating training programs is finding experienced trainers to lead them.

Cox’s Brian Rose said he welcomes market challenges from pure fiber players.

Broadband Breakfast presents the first of its annual '12 Days of Broadband' series about the top 12 stories of the year.

The coalition sent a letter to NTIA head Alan Davidson urging the agency to reconsider the policies outlined in the BEAD NOFO.