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Lumen, Starlink, Google Fiber Tops in Internet Satisfaction (telecompetitor)
Submitted by zwalker@benton.org on Wed, 01/17/2024 - 13:18FCC Drops Another ACP Bombshell: What Broadband Providers Need to Know (telecompetitor)
Submitted by zwalker@benton.org on Fri, 01/12/2024 - 11:35Windstream Wholesale unveils network intelligence tool that enables users to design their own wavelength routes (telecompetitor)
Submitted by zwalker@benton.org on Tue, 01/09/2024 - 14:42Broadband Director: The Challenges are Bigger in Texas
Texas’ Broadband Development Office Director Greg Conte explains why $3.3 billion in Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) funding might not be as appealing as it sounds. “Receiving $3.3 billion is great, but with that comes a lot of responsibility, said Conte. “There’s a lot of attention on Texas as we have a significant amount of unserved and under-served homes, businesses, community anchor institutions.
Here’s a Rundown of Broadband Mergers & Acquisitions for 2023 (telecompetitor)
Submitted by zwalker@benton.org on Mon, 01/08/2024 - 10:47Wi-Fi Certified 7 Arrives as 233 Million Devices Are Forecast for 2024 (telecompetitor)
Submitted by zwalker@benton.org on Mon, 01/08/2024 - 10:47NOVOS Fiber Doesn’t Want You to Call Its Internet Service a Utility
NOVOS FiBER publicized itself with an announcement that Arlington (TX)will soon have a new broadband provider. NOVOS FiBER was founded in 2022, funded by InLight Capital, a private investment firm based in Sugar Land (TX). NOVOS Fiber is entering both the retail and wholesale markets and plans to serve a “significant number” of homes over the next two years. First focusing on Texas, NOVOS will eventually expand beyond state lines. Founder and CEO Andrew Snead said he and the company have a strong conviction to go against the grain of the “internet service is primarily a utility” mentality.
Understanding the Complexities of Buy American vs. Build America Buy America
Over the last year, there has been a significant increase in the number of federal broadband grant programs that require a domestic preference (“Buy America”) for the purchase of manufactured products. The problem, however, is that there are two different Buy America standards that apply across multiple federal agencies and there are 4 different waivers available for 6 different programs.