Alaska
Crisis Over: Alaska City's Internet Returns
Subsea tear to GCI's fiber network occurred on Aug. 29.
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.
AT&T
AT&T CEO Eyes Lead Spot in U.S. Fiber Expansion
Stankey aims to position AT&T as the nation's top fiber provider.
Open Access
AT&T Announces Wholesale Agreements with 4 Open Access Fiber Providers
Big telecom carriers are racing to expand their fiber footprints.
Fiber
Verizon-Frontier Deal Unlikely to Hit D.C. Regulatory Wall: New Street
The carrier will absorb Frontier's 2.2 million fiber subscribers and 7.2 million passings in a $20 billion deal.
5G Wireless
T-Mobile, Metronet Seeks FCC Merger Approval
'The deal will not cause any diminution in competition.'
LEO
Fiber Versus Wireless Debate is Back at Mountain Connect
Do consumers need fiber to their door? Or would wireless or satellite service suffice?
Briefs
SiFi Announces T-Mobile Fiber Partnership
The partnership will expand fiber networks across five cities in four states.
Senate Commerce
TDS Telecom’s Fiber Strategy Yields 2,100 New Broadband Subs in Q2
Fiber additions were offset by the loss of customers served by cable and copper Internet technologies.
Fiber
Google, Nokia Successfully Test 50G PON
The test is the first live network demonstration of 50G PON technology in the U.S.
FBA
Fidium Fiber Expands Maine Network
The network will connect over 260,00 addresses in the state.
ARC
Appalachian Regional Commission Connects 68 Communities
ARC aims to serve the 206,000-square-mile Appalachian region, encompassing 26 million people across 13 states.
FCC
FCC Opens Comment Window on T-Mobile Purchase of Lumos
T-Mobile and EQT are planning to run the network on an open access basis, with T-Mobile an early tenant.
Fiber
World Broadband Association Recommends Energy Efficient Fiber
“The migration to full fiber is essential, but further network innovation is also required.”
5G Wireless
Dark Fiber Market Expects Significant Growth, Reports Verified Market Research
Growth is spurred by industry desire to stay ahead of future fiber demand.
Oklahoma
Centranet Aims to Expand Rural Network With Help from Electric Cooperatives
Centranet has deployed approximately 3,000 miles of fiber in rural Oklahoma, connecting up to 15,000 residents.
Expert Opinion
Connected Complexity: The Journey to Modern Fiber Networks in Chicago
Many areas of Chicago rely on outdated and privately-owned telecommunication networks.
