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
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.
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.
Fiber
USDA’s Andy Berke Champions Fiber as Key to Rural Broadband Success
Broadband experts cautioned against alternative technologies under BEAD.
Fiber
Trade Group: Fiber Growth Fastest In U.S. History
FBA encouraged further development of fiber network speeds
Fiber
Alabama Statewide Middle Mile Network Reaches Major Milestone
Network is 67% toward completion, bringing resilient infrastructure to 38 counties.
Data Center
LSC Breaks Ground on Dark Fiber Expansion
Construction is expected to conclude by the end of 2025
Expert Opinion
Improving Network Resiliency in the Face of Extreme Weather
The threats of wind, fire and ice storms are downing poles and cutting off service to communities.
SpaceX
Crisis Over: Alaska City's Internet Returns
Subsea tear to GCI's fiber network occurred on Aug. 29.
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?
