Ziply
CEOs Call for Regulatory Reform to Retire Copper Networks
Decades-old regulations are stifling broadband innovation and slowing the transition to fiber, they said.
Fiber
Fiber-optic technology is the gold standard for home or commercial broadband, and powers wireless connectivity. It delivers high speed and reliability, as well as vastly higher bandwidth.
Community Broadband
Northampton, Mass., Hasn’t Ruled Out Municipal Network
Multi-gigabit speeds coming to large swaths of the city through the arrival of Gateway Fiber.
FCC
FCC Unanimously Moves to Update Subsea Cable Rules
The agency is responsible for licensing underwater cable facilities connecting to the U.S.
California
California Announces Another $207 Million In Last Mile Broadband Grants
Included is $25 million to help the City Of Huntington Park provide free Wi-Fi for all city residents.
Fiber
Ziply to Acquire Fiber Assets of UPN
Company will add more than 7,000 miles of fiber in the Pacific Northwest
Earnings
Frontier Adds 108,000 Fiber Subs in Q3
Frontier shareholders are set to vote on Verizon's bid to buy the company next week.
Ziply
Ziply Fiber Selling to Bell Canada Parent in $5 Billion Deal
Ziply and Bell plan to accelerate fiber growth across both sides of the border.
Fiber
Ting Internet Makes Deep Staff Cuts
Firm trying to generate net income, positive EBITDA.
Open Access
Placerville, California, to Build City-Owned Open Access Fiber Network
Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Placerville 'strikes gold' with $20 million broadband project.
dark fiber
USTelecom Defends 2020 Dark Fiber Order
Association said ISPs are not being cut out of competition.
Fiber
AT&T Enters $1 Billion Agreement With Corning
Company aims to expand its fiber network
Fiber
Broadband Industry Sees 7.5% Drop in Capex in 2023
The $94.7 billion investment reported in 2023 came from leading wireline, wireless, and cable providers.
Fiber
Verizon Submits $20 Billion Frontier Merger for FCC Approval
Verizon argues minimal competitive overlap, but regulators will examine the impact.
Fiber
AT&T to Add Reversible Fees to Its Internet Plans
Customers can receive a $10 monthly discount by enrolling in autopay and paperless billing.
cyberattack
'Cyber Incident' Forces Arkansas Fiber ISP to Shut Down Linear Video Service
Affected customers to receive free Internet, streaming service for a month
Fiber
FCC Urged to Restore CLEC Access to Dark Fiber
Critics say a 2020 FCC decision has led to competitive issues in the broadband market.
