Infrastructure
Nokia Secures Altafiber Contract to Expand Fiber Networks in Ohio and Hawaii
Nokia will deploy 25G PON and advanced optical technologies to support Altafiber’s multi-gig broadband expansion across the Midwest and Hawaii.
AI
NTIA to Make the 2028 Olympics a 6G Testbed
NTIA will ‘take the most ambitious, forward-leaning 6G concepts and show the world.’
Wireless
NVIDIA Invests $1 Billion in Nokia
The deal ushers in what NVIDIA and Nokia call the AI-native era of wireless.
Briefs
Nokia Deepens AI Push to Prepare for 6G Transition
Nokia licenses technology from Hewlett Packard Enterprises to enhance mobile networks.
Spectrum
White House Adviser Pledges to Protect Spectrum Critical for Wi-Fi
U.S. won’t 'go backwards' on Wi-Fi leadership, even after Congress dropped 6 GigaHertz (GHz) protections in reconciliation bill.
Infrastructure
Dateline Ashburn: The Interplay Between IXPs and Data Centers
Data centers and internet exchange points in 'Data Center Alley' may be indistinguishable. However, they serve different purposes.
Nokia Webinar
August 12, 2025: BEAD Unplugged: The Controversies, the Questions, and What Comes Next
In this candid and timely webinar, three leading broadband policy experts will dive into a digital 'grab bag' of hot-button BEAD topics.
BEAD
BEAD Policy Shift Sparks Industry Concern Over Workforce and Supply Chain
Paused BEAD projects leave trained workers idle and domestic fiber warehouses full
Commerce
Speeding BEAD Summit Adds Panel on New Notice About NOFO
Event features analysis of June 6 NOFO, Congressional keynotes, state broadband leaders and others addressing the $42.5 billion Program
Briefs
Nokia Launches 25 Gigabit Network Card for Faster Fiber
'With 10 Gbps+ connectivity, games can be downloaded in minutes versus an hour with 1 Gigabit speeds,' Nokia said.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on June 2, 2025 - Live from Fiber Connect 2025
The Monday event will take place at Broadband Breakfast’s regular 12 Noon ET time, which is 11 a.m. CT.
Infrastructure
Dell’Oro: Fiber Build Likely Shielded from Tariffs
The group noted there has already been some onshoring in preparation for BEAD.
Briefs
Stephen Rose Appointed CEO of Render Networks
Rose’s new leadership role comes at a key moment in broadband deployment expansion.
Data Center
Nokia Selected in New York for Ethernet Upgrade
Need to upgrade driven by data center growth
Chips
Trump Administration Expected to Continue CHIPS Act Support, Experts Say
The Act authorizes nearly $280 billion in funding to bolster semiconductor manufacturing and R&D in the U.S.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on January 22, 2025 - Recapping the State of the CHIPS Act
With a Republican-controlled House, questions remain about its long-term impact and viability.
