Briefs
Vertical Bridge Announces $1.5 Billion Equity Investment From KKR
Vertical Bridge joins KKR's $40 billion investment portfolio.
Briefs
Vyve Broadband Announces New Leadership
The change follows Cable One’s buyout of the company in January 2026.
Briefs
Render Networks Announces $14.3 Million Funding Raise From Black Kite Partners
Company hopes to join utility infrastructure buildout through the acquisition.
Briefs
Telecom Sales Platform CableFinder Announces Partnership with Fiber Carrier Lightpath
The API-driven platform is expected to launch this summer.
Briefs
Nokia and VarData Selected for Nevada BEAD Rollout
SkyFiber was awarded $180.6 million in BEAD funds last year after a stalled permitting process.
Briefs
GFiber Drops ‘Google’ from Name as Astound Merger Nears
The rebrand comes as the company prepares for a major ownership change.
O-RAN
Ericsson and Nokia Align Automation Platforms to Speed Autonomous Network Development
Interoperability push comes as operators build mobile networks using equipment from multiple vendors.
Chips
Nvidia Targets AI Infrastructure Bottleneck With $2 Billion Photonics Investment
Investment backs new U.S. manufacturing and fabrication capacity with photonics company Lumentum.
Briefs
Accenture to Acquire Ookla, Strengthening Network Intelligence and Data
The consultancy aims to use Ookla's data-collection services to help ISPs, hyperscalers, and enterprises optimize networks.
Innovation
CTA Names Kinsey Fabrizio CEO as Gary Shapiro Shifts to Executive Chair
Shapiro, formerly CEO and executive chair, sheds the CEO title for Fabrizio, who adds the role to her existing portfolio as president.
Infrastructure
Nokia Secures Altafiber Contract to Expand Fiber Networks in Ohio and Hawaii
Nokia will deploy 25G PON and advanced optical technologies to support Altafiber’s multi-gig broadband expansion across the Midwest and Hawaii.
Broadband's Impact
NARUC Releases Series to Spur Recruitment for Public Service Careers
The series follows the day to day of several Public Utilities Commission workers in Ohio.
Briefs
Shared Infrastructure Provider Boldyn Partners With SEA-TAC
The project by Boldyn Networks, will bring 5G connectivity to more than 1 million square feet across the Seattle airport.
Fiber
Midwest-Based Fiber Builder Passed Three Million Locations Nationwide
New ownership structure accelerated deployment across 19 states.
Briefs
ISPs Increase Speeds With Next-Gen Wireless Equipment
Enhanced radio platforms delivered 2.5x faster speeds service without new fiber construction.
Infrastructure
Military Families to Access Free Fiber After Network Launch
eCommunity’s new build delivers gigabit service across Fort Gordon.
