Briefs
Telecom Groups Push Back on Rhode Island Broadband Bill
The bill would require ISPs to report broadband speeds, service disruptions, and consumer subscriptions.
Briefs
Comcast Launches Connected Building Solution for Multifamily Properties
Comcast’s Multifamily Xfinity Broadband Gateway is designed specifically for multifamily buildings.
Briefs
Sitka, Alaska, Back Online After Subsea Fiber Cable Repair
Crews worked throughout the weekend to repair a section of damaged fiber
Briefs
Stephen Rose Appointed CEO of Render Networks
Rose’s new leadership role comes at a key moment in broadband deployment expansion.
Briefs
Comcast Buys City-Owned ISP in San Bruno, Calif.
Mounting debt and outdated infrastructure were key to the decision.
Briefs
Slater Confirmed to Head of DOJ’s Antitrust Division
Slater said she will focus on enforcing antitrust laws affecting industries including technology
Briefs
Comcast Boosts Upload Speeds for Free to 20 Million Subscribers
Xfinity internet tiers will benefit from 50 to 100 percent faster upload speeds
High Speed Internet
Visionary Broadband Expands Service 10,000 Rural Homes
Delivered high-speed broadband to Wyoming, Colorado, and Montana
Briefs
Astound to Compete with Comcast in Scranton, Pa., Mayor Says
Residents might have a new cable option and the City government could earn some revenue.
Briefs
OpenVault: Growing Number of Power Users Leads to 700 GB Monthly Average
High-volume subscribers and upstream growth highlight importance of robust networks.
Data Center
Nokia Selected in New York for Ethernet Upgrade
Need to upgrade driven by data center growth
Infrastructure
Comcast Introduces New ‘Ultra-Low’ Latency Internet Connectivity
Application will be implemented in Apple, Meta, Nvidia, and Valve technologies
Commerce
NTIA Awards Maine $5.7 Million for Digital Equity
Funds will be used by the state’s digital equity program.
Section 230
Law Professor to Carr: Best to Avoid Rosenworcel’s Mistakes
Carr urged to focus on core issues like spectrum.
CAGW
Budget Hawk: Target Broadband Programs to Cut Wasteful Spending
To date, there are 133 federal broadband programs spread across 15 agencies
USF
USF Contribution Factor Expected to Rise to 37.4 Percent
Analyst Blair Levin said that policymakers unlikely to intervene.
