Fiber
FBA: ‘The Fiber Industry Could Not Be Better’
Trade association elated by passage of OBBB
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.
BEAD
Rural Fiber Providers, WISPs, at Odds on New BEAD Mapping
NTCA wants location-by-location verification of unlicensed fixed wireless, which WISPA opposes.
BEAD
Gomez: Preserve Remaining State Control of BEAD
The FBA president said he was optimistic states would ultimately be able to maximize fiber deployment.
BEAD
‘Outraged’ Democrat Sen. Rosen Retaliates Against Lutnick over New BEAD Rules, Nevada's Rescinded Approval
New Street's Levin said litigation over the new rules was possible.
Fiber Connect
FBA Survey: Many Smaller ISPs Opt to Own Middle Mile
The group found 70 percent of 38 surveyed ISPs owned and operated their own middle mile.
BEAD
West Virginia Received Few Non-Fiber BEAD Applications
State set its threshold at $28,000 per location, but average per-location cost was $9,182
Fiber Connect
Sen. Blackburn Wants More Spectrum in Reconciliation
Other Senate Republicans are looking for more protections for military airwaves.
Fiber Connect
Fiber Lobbyist: Keep States in Control of BEAD
Other broadband industry groups made similar asks in a separate letter to the Trump administration.
BEAD
Oklahoma Broadband Director Wants BEAD Flexibility
The state is wrapping up its BEAD application window on Monday.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on June 2, 2025 - Live from Fiber Connect 2025
The Monday event will take place at Broadband Breakfast’s regular 12 Noon ET time, which is 11 a.m. CT.
BEAD
FBA 'Cautiously Optimistic’ About Fiber’s Role in BEAD
The Trump administration is expected to hand down new guidance this summer.
BEAD
States Moving Ahead With BEAD Processes
The Commerce Department issued a 90-day extension on final spending plans.
BEAD
Commerce Inspector General: Project Selection Timelines a Potential Struggle for BEAD
The agency's inspector general interviewed and surveyed state broadband offices.
UK
UK on Track to Reach 96% Fiber Coverage by 2027
Regulator Ofcom unveils new rules to sustain rural broadband buildout.
Expert Opinion
Peter Murray: Connected Cities Tour Event in Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade has been one of the more active counties in the country in addressing the digital enablement needs of the community.
LEO
AI Boom Drives Demand for Fiber Data Center Infrastructure
Shortages in power and semiconductors render fiber the only solution to sustain AI growth, panelists said.
