Fiber
T-Mobile Eyes Uniti Fiber Assets as Expansion Strategy Continues
Potential deal would expand carrier’s fiber footprint in rural markets.
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
UP Fiber Completes Acquisition of AT&T Wireline Assets in Michigan
Deal includes thousands of miles of copper and fiber infrastructure.
Copper Theft
AT&T Believes ‘Organized Crime’ is Behind Copper Theft
Copper theft cost AT&T $82 million in 2025
California
California Activates Nation’s Largest Middle-Mile Network, Connecting Tribal, Rural Areas
The Bishop Paiute Tribe is the first to access the state’s $3.2 billion broadband effort spanning 8,000 miles of fiber.
Virginia
Brightspeed Brings Fiber to Six Virginia Communities
Supported by public funding, the network will reach more than 200,000 Virginia homes and businesses once complete.
Delaware
IQ Fiber Invests $150 Million for Delaware Fiber Internet Buildout
Under the state’s Permitting Accelerator, the plan will be streamlined under a priority broadband designation.
Wireless
AT&T Launches Bundled Internet and Wireless Plan, Intensifying Competition
The new offering targets Comcast and Charter, while pressuring rivals Verizon and T-Mobile.
NCTA
Broadband Expansion Alone Won’t Close the Digital Divide, Panelists Warn
Panelists cite skills gaps, security threats, and the need for more modern infrastructure.
Fiber
Fiber Providers Can Win on Trust, Experts Find
With increased competition in the fiber market, experts examined how local and regional providers can maintain an edge.
Briefs
GFiber Drops ‘Google’ from Name as Astound Merger Nears
The rebrand comes as the company prepares for a major ownership change.
Data Center
Corning Exec Says AI, Broadband Driving Surge in Fiber Demand
Demand for high-capacity networks is accelerating as new technologies strain existing infrastructure.
Tribal
Fiber Group Says Broadband Key to Closing Connectivity Gap on Tribal Lands
A new report says fiber networks can support economic growth, healthcare access, and long-term resilience in Tribal communities.
Fiber
New York Telecom Group Backs FCC Push to Retire Copper Networks
Industry groups say outdated infrastructure is costly, vulnerable, and slows broadband investment.
Fiber
House Expected to Pass Satellite Broadband Study Bill Proposed for Appalachia
Lawmakers want the GAO to examine whether a regional commission can incorporate low-Earth orbit satellites into broadband efforts.
Fiber
Multi-Gig Internet Service to Expand in Southeast Minnesota Cities
Hiawatha Broadband Communications is continuing its build out of Flight Fiber throughout the state.
Fiber
Ezee Fiber Expands Into Metro Detroit With Multi-Gig Service
Company targets eight Michigan counties as construction begins
