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U.S. Treasury to Wind Down Capital Projects Fund
Internal communication says new CPF plans must be submitted by May 21, 2026.
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Utah Broadband Announces $23 Million Award
Company plans to connect homes in rural northern Utah.
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Shentel Completes Broadband Project in Franklin County
The $32 million project was partially funded through a Virginia state broadband program.
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Shane West Named CEO of ALLO Fiber
Company founder Brad Moline to continue on ALLO's board of directors.
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IQ Fiber Launches Fiber-Optic Internet Service in Pinellas County, Florida
The 100 percent fiber-optic network will bring high internet to St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Largo.
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AT&T Cuts Home Broadband Price for Low-Income Americans
Families who qualify for federal assistance will receive a $25 discount.
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Inseego Set to Acquire Nokia’s Fixed Wireless Access Business
The transaction is expected to double Inseego’s revenue.
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Vertical Bridge Announces $1.5 Billion Equity Investment From KKR
Vertical Bridge joins KKR's $40 billion investment portfolio.
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Vyve Broadband Announces New Leadership
The change follows Cable One’s buyout of the company in January 2026.
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Render Networks Announces $14.3 Million Funding Raise From Black Kite Partners
Company hopes to join utility infrastructure buildout through the acquisition.
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Telecom Sales Platform CableFinder Announces Partnership with Fiber Carrier Lightpath
The API-driven platform is expected to launch this summer.
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Nokia and VarData Selected for Nevada BEAD Rollout
SkyFiber was awarded $180.6 million in BEAD funds last year after a stalled permitting process.
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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.
