FBA
Municipalities Need to Own Broadband Infrastructure as a Utility: Banker
Migrating into a full utility may take decades, but municipalities should be prepared.
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.
Justice Department
Proposed Merger Guidelines, Viasat Satellite Trouble, Fiber Association Partnership
The Federal Trade Commission wants stricter guidelines for mergers after losses in court.
FBA
Open Access Models Should Limit Number of Providers Riding the Network: ISP Exec
Capping the number of providers could solve price war problems, one telecom exec said.
Infrastructure
Industry Associations Urge NTIA Action on Buy America Guidelines for BEAD Projects
A crucial step would be for the NTIA to provide Buy America waivers for BEAD-funded projects, panelists said.
FBA
Next Generation PONs Important for Future Capacity Needs on Fiber Networks: Nokia Official
25G PONs are ideal to connect customers to 10G or higher speeds, a Nokia rep said.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 – The Future of Ultra High-Speed Connectivity
How are fiber technologies evolving to adapt to ever-higher capacity, and how do alternative technologies compare?
Expert Opinion
Craig Settles: And a Little Child Shall Lead Them — Digitally
How many communities are leveraging their teen populations in the pursuit of broadband and digital equity?
Infrastructure
NTIA Axes Fiber Cables, Keeps Transport Equipment in Buy America Waiver for Middle Mile
The middle mile waiver comes ahead of the awarding of grants from the $1B program.
Infrastructure
BEAD Build Timelines in Jeopardy if ‘Buy America’ Waivers Not Granted, White House Budget Office Told
Broadband Breakfast evaluated 14 submissions to the White House’s proposal on Build America, Buy America rules.
ACP
Stakeholders Urge Higher Speed Standard, NTIA’s Spectrum Strategy, ACP Outreach Funding, Yellowstone Awarded $65 Million
Industry groups urged Congress to codify 100 Mbps.
Congress
New Congress Faces Key Decisions About Broadband Funding, Infrastructure Priorities and Privacy Law
Broadband access and privacy policies present opportunities for bipartisan collaboration, Broadband Breakfast panelists agreed.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on February 1, 2023 – What Will the 118th Congress Do on Broadband and Big Tech?
Will Congress have anything new to say about infrastructure investment, wireless communication or net neutrality?
FBA
Report Finds Fiber Expansion Driving Gigabit Access to Nearly 98% of Fiber Consumers
The FBA report shows an unprecedented rate of new fiber deployments in 2022.
quantum
Quantum Technologies on Fiber Will Advance AI, Other Applications: Company Exec
Quantum technology is not merely a stepwise improvement on current technologies, but a seismic leap, said Qubitekk’s Duncan Earl.
Infrastructure
Broadband Industry Grapples With High Inflation and Acute Workforce Shortage
Between supply chain disruptions and the rising price of goods, the increased costs of fiber deployment could be pushed onto consumers.
FCC
Lack of ‘Rip and Replace’ Money, NCTA Rejects Speed Tests for Mapping, FBA Reports Lots of Fiber in 2022
The FCC and industry have said there is a shortfall in rip and replace funding.
