BEAD
Broadband Industry Likes New Non-Deployment Bill
The SUCCESS for BEAD Act would allow more spending on infrastructure, but didn’t specify adoption or affordability efforts.
FBA
The Fiber Broadband Association is a trade association that represents the fiber industry. Its mission is to accelerate the deployment of fiber broadband networks across the U.S. to promote digital equity.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Fiber Broadband Association Says 11.8 Million New Fiber Passings in 2025
In a separate study, Ookla found median fixed wireless speeds from the mobile carriers decreased in 2025.
12 Days of Broadband
2025 Was a Year of More BEAD Turmoil
Based on tentative results, about 65% of BEAD locations are in line for fiber. Another 22% will get satellite, and 10% will get fixed wireless.
Fiber
Demand Drivers and Capacity Questions at Regional Fiber Connect Workshop
The Fiber Broadband Association's Kansas City workshop brought together more than 320 attendees to discuss AI, streaming, and cloud applications.
NTIA
Colby Humphrey and Lexi West: America’s Plans to Expand Broadband Could Be Hindered by Workforce
The BEAD program faces potential delays as the telecom industry confronts a projected shortage of skilled workers needed to build infrastructure.
permitting
Senate Unveils RAIL Act Days After House Advances Its Own Version
The bill would set permitting deadlines for work in railroad rights-of-way.
ISP
Regional ISP Says Fiber Buildout Will Deliver Noticeable Gains by 2027
Brightspeed said it spent its first six months rebuilding inherited Lumen systems and pushing its footprint toward a fiber-first model.
Tribal
Regional Fiber Broadband Association Deep Dive Into Tribal Broadband
Tribal leaders and industry experts gathered to address the unique permitting challenges and opportunities for fiber broadband in Arizona.
Digital Inclusion
Digital Equity Advocates Call for Training, Not Just Subsidies, in Rural Broadband Push
Experts said broadband expansion must include digital skills and telehealth access.
Fiber
Fiber is the Foundation for the Next Wave of Connectivity, Say Advocates
‘Fiber always wins,’ said market analyst Michael Render
Infrastructure
U.S. Broadband Spending Hit Record $90 Billion in 2024
Cumulative private investment topped $2.2 trillion
BEAD
Speed Tests Could Help Improve Broadband Oversight, Ookla Executive Says
Rural Starlink users often report higher speeds than customers in congested urban areas
FCC
‘How Do We Call for Help?’ Rural Residents Push Back on FCC’s Copper Retirement
Wildfire survivors, first responders, seniors and rural residents warn that landlines remain essential.
TPRC53
Research Finds $3.24 Trillion Economic Benefit From Fiber Deployment To Unserved Areas
Brattle Group study says to prioritize fiber builds to maximize returns.
Fiber
FBA Opposes Lower FCC Broadband Speed Benchmarks
FBA Urges FCC to Set Higher Broadband Standards as Fiber Expands Nationwide
Infrastructure
Dateline Ashburn: The Interplay Between IXPs and Data Centers
Data centers and internet exchange points in 'Data Center Alley' may be indistinguishable. However, they serve different purposes.
