Fiber Connect
As Federal Quantum Funding Lapses, Florida Deploys Quantum-Secured Fiber
China is spending $15 billion on quantum as a $2.7 billion U.S. reauthorization bill awaits passage.
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 Connect
Fiber Industry Confronts Marathon of BEAD Compliance, Data Center Backlash
Fiber Connect 2026 panelists said the broadband buildout has become a marathon, reshaped by soaring make-ready costs.
Fiber Connect
'Light Years Ahead' is the Theme at Fiber Connect... Beginning Tomorrow
Don't miss Broadband Breakfast's wall-to-wall news and video coverage at Fiber Connect!
BEAD
‘We Did Not Compromise’: Northern Mariana Islands Advances Fully Underground Fiber Buildout
Officials resisted pressure to scale back resiliency standards on the territorywide broadband project.
Fiber
New Report Shows Data Consumption on Fiber Dominates Cable
Median usage for fiber subscribers is triple that of cable's DOCSIS platform, report says.
Community Networks
Longmeadow Voters Reject Municipal Fiber Network Proposal
The vote followed what broadband advocates described as a telecom industry-backed astroturf campaign.
TIng
Tucows Signals Change Ahead for Ting Internet
Tucows did not specify whether the process could involve a sale or spinoff.
Fiber
Vermont Provider Launches Discounted Gigabit Program
Low-cost 1 Gig fiber service will be available to nonprofits in Addison County.
Camp Longhorn
Texas Lawmakers Back Effort To Lift Camp Fiber Requirement
Summer camps said the mandate could cost millions and threaten operations.
Fiber
Maui Becomes Fourth Fully Fiber-Enabled Hawaiian Island
Hawaiian Telcom targets a complete statewide transition to fiber by the year's end.
Glenn Youngkin
VATI Program Drives Broadband Expansion in Virginia
State initiative has delivered broadband to more than 221,500 locations to date.
mergers
Zayo Completes Crown Castle Fiber Acquisition
The $8.5 billion deal expands Zayo’s network by 90,000 route miles.
Expert Opinion
Eric Bathras: From Fiber to Fabric, the Next Evolution of BEAD
Maryland officials are urging NTIA and Congress to let states use remaining BEAD funds for integrated, multi-use infrastructure rather than single-purpose broadband builds.
Fiber
Catalina Island Getting Closer to Fiber Internet Service
The project will provide the island's 3,500 residents with high-speed internet.
Infrastructure
California Middle-Mile Project Advances as Network Operator Selected
About 46 percent of fiber installation complete, state officials say.
Fiber
Homeowners Say Ezee Fiber Damaged Homes, Communicated Poorly
Homeowners say the company is uncommunicative and disorganized.
