Google Cloud and SpaceX are partnering to deliver data, cloud services and applications to customers at the edge of the network. The new capabilities are expected to be available in the second half of this year. The announcement comes only…
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Rules for the Emergency Connectivity Fund adopted yesterday by the FCC call for schools and libraries to enter into contracts with service providers for hotspots, modems and routers, said FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel in answer to a question from…
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Allowing the 12 GHz spectrum band to be used for 5G could yield as much as $1 trillion in economic benefits, according to a new report from the Brattle Group. The Brattle Group analysis draws on technical research conducted by…
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Mediacom Communications Corp. subsidiary MCC Iowa LLC this week filed a petition with the FCC seeking review of the rights-of-way management practices of the city of West Des Moines and what the company calls the city’s exclusive relationship with Google…
In the next step of its broadband expansion, Shenandoah Communications (Shentel) has announced plans to bring its Beam fixed wireless broadband service to 2,700 households in New Canton, Mount Jackson and Dillwyn, VA. The communities are in Buckingham and Shenandoah…
Google Cloud and SpaceX are partnering to deliver data, cloud services and applications to customers at the edge of the network. The new capabilities are expected to be available in the second half of this year. The announcement comes only…
Verizon reports 5,258 data breaches from 83 contributors worldwide in its 2021 report, a jump of more than one-third over the previous report. The service provider suggests that the uptick was the result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Verizon Business…
The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) has set a minimum performance tier of 25/3 Mbps but prioritized support for services with faster speeds and lower latency. The goal was to close the “digital divide” and encourage providers to offer affordable,…
As policymakers consider the best way to expand broadband availability, a key question is where to set speed targets which, in turn, will impact the technology used – fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), fiber-fed copper, fixed wireless or satellite. On a webcast yesterday,…
A new report from BroadbandNow quantifies problems with FCC broadband map data that have been a major issue for policymakers for several years. According to the researchers, FCC data over-reports broadband availability by 6.5% of the U.S. population. The report…
Charter expects to charge the same price for broadband service in RDOF-funded areas as in metro areas, said Charter CEO Tom Rutledge in a discussion about Charter RDOF plans at an investor conference today. The company was tentatively awarded over…
According to a new report from Ericsson ConsumerLab, 5G is already starting to trigger new consumer behavior, even though the technology’s availability is still limited. Among the changes 5G has already produced: Reduced use of Wi-Fi: 5G subscribers are increasingly…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today launched the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, making available $3.2 billion in consumer discounts on broadband services and equipment such as computers and tablets. This program – open to low-income internet users — will continue…
MobiTV, a video services provider for over 100 video operators, is in bankruptcy with auctions underway for both its assets and for its patents/intellectual property. There are quite a few bidders and some drama as well. Reports have TiVo/Xperi and…
Rules for the Emergency Connectivity Fund adopted yesterday by the FCC call for schools and libraries to enter into contracts with service providers for hotspots, modems and routers, said FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel in answer to a question from…
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