Briefs
Senate Commerce Committee to Review Key Telecom Nominations
If confirmed, Trusty will cement a Republican majority at the FCC
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New Mexico Broadband Expansion Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature
Legislation aims to improve online education, emergency services
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FCC Asked to Block Provider from Shutting Down in Pennsylvania
Shutdown could leave 911 call centers more vulnerable to outages, Zito Media claims.
FBA
Phoenix Center Challenges Brattle Group’s Fiber Value Impact
Ford said that fiber is too expensive in many rural areas to be a practical solution.
subsea cable
U.S. Government Not Prepared for Conflict Over Subsea Cable
Incidents in the Baltic Sea, Red Sea, and near Taiwan have drawn attention to the security risks posed by potential sabotage
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Telecom Groups Push Back on Rhode Island Broadband Bill
The bill would require ISPs to report broadband speeds, service disruptions, and consumer subscriptions.
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Comcast Launches Connected Building Solution for Multifamily Properties
Comcast’s Multifamily Xfinity Broadband Gateway is designed specifically for multifamily buildings.
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Sitka, Alaska, Back Online After Subsea Fiber Cable Repair
Crews worked throughout the weekend to repair a section of damaged fiber
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Stephen Rose Appointed CEO of Render Networks
Rose’s new leadership role comes at a key moment in broadband deployment expansion.
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Comcast Buys City-Owned ISP in San Bruno, Calif.
Mounting debt and outdated infrastructure were key to the decision.
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Slater Confirmed to Head of DOJ’s Antitrust Division
Slater said she will focus on enforcing antitrust laws affecting industries including technology
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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
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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.
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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
