Expert Opinion
Canadian Big Telecom is Crushing Independent ISPs
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission is letting it happen.
Open Access
An open access network is a broadband infrastructure model in which multiple Internet service providers operate on the same physical network, managed by a private entity or an independent third party. This system promotes competition and consumer choice.
Community Broadband
New York to Launch Statewide Public Middle-Mile Network
Gov. Hochul unveiled plans for rollout of a 426-mile statewide public fiber backbone.
New York
Open Access ErieNet Fiber Network Gets Underway In Western New York
'Construction has already begun for ErieNet with underground conduit installations, and utility work necessary' for pole attachments.
SpaceX
An Informed Citizens View of the Current Broadband Fiber Kerfuffle
We all need to reject the whiners, profiteers, naysayers, and just get to work.
Open Access
N.Y. Awards $140 Million for Public, Open-Access Broadband Infrastructure
Projects are set to serve more than 60,000 homes and businesses.
Open Access
Placerville, California, to Build City-Owned Open Access Fiber Network
Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Placerville 'strikes gold' with $20 million broadband project.
Open Access
AT&T Open to Tenants in its Fiber Footprint, Fixed Wireless Adds Level Off
CEO John Stankey said taking the company's own infrastructure open access in the future was 'entirely possible.'
Tribal
Southern Ute Indian Tribe Transforms Reservation With Open Access Fiber Network
When service was lit up in May, the network became the only open access network owned by a tribal government.
Fiber
Alabama Statewide Middle Mile Network Reaches Major Milestone
Network is 67% toward completion, bringing resilient infrastructure to 38 counties.
Open Access
Videos from Digital Infrastructure Investment 2024: 'All-in' on Open Access
Videos from 'All-in' on Open Access are now available to Broadband Breakfast Club members.
Digital Infrastructure Investment
Government Broadband Funds Should go to Open Networks: Panel
More than 15 states say they will prioritize open access networks with BEAD funding.
Digital Infrastructure Investment
Open Access Execs Offer Advice on Partnerships, Community
Officials said more choice leads to better consumer outcomes, but communication is key.
Digital Infrastructure Investment
Industry Officials Say More Middle Mile Funding is Needed
The $1 billion federal middle mile program received $7.5 billion in applications.
Digital Infrastructure Investment
Exclusive Series: Big Money Moves Forward with Open Access
What was once largely a public-sector initiative is now attracting billions in private investment capital.
Expert Opinion
The Telecom Sector is on the Fast-Track to Open Networking
Several telcos have been pulling away from monolithic network systems and embracing open infrastructure via network disaggregation.
Digital Infrastructure Investment
Exclusive Series: AT&T, T-Mobile Bet Big on Open Access
Once staunch opponents of open access, Tier 1 ISPs are now entering a space traditionally dominated by municipalities.
