One of the hottest topics in broadband today is leveraging GIS data for network and business operations. In this Broadband Innovator interview series, we talk with CHR Solutions‘ GIS Manager, Jake Webb, about geographic information systems (GIS) to understand its…
Regional cable broadband operator WideOpenWest, which operates as WOW!, is exploring strategic options, including a possible sale, according to a Bloomberg report. The Englewood, Colo. based provider operates a network that passes 1.9 million locations across 14 markets, primarily in…
In our newest Broadband Innovator interview series, we talk with Jase Wilson of Broadband.Money about implications of the current historic broadband funding cycle, and the broadband infrastructure program in particular. With this installment of the series, we introduce an audio…
Cox is the latest cable operator to increase broadband speeds, announcing today it will increase speeds to 250 Mbps from 150 Mbps for its most popular broadband tier. Customers in the Cox Preferred broadband tier will get the speed upgrade…
With a new Comcast Business Gateway, featuring Wi-Fi 6, Comcast is aiming to add more momentum to its push into the lucrative SMB market. The new Comcast Business next generation gateway is built on the Wi-Fi 6 technology from the…
Charter speed increases have now reached the operator’s entire 41-state footprint, the company announced today. The new entry level speed is 200 Mbps, up from 100 Mbps. These most recent Charter speed increases impact 33 markets, reaching roughly 3 million…
Pricing for Starlink service is set to rise by over 10%, according to a report in the Verge. An email announcing the Starlink pricing hike blames the price increase on rising inflation. The new Starlink pricing jumps to $110 per…
In part III of the Broadband Industry Innovator series interview with Doug Payauys of Adtran, he outlines the progression of grid modernization. This is part three of a three part series. At the conclusion of this video, click the video…
Windstream announced today that it has received authorizations from the FCC to receive a total of $523 million in RDOF funds, which the carrier sees as a springboard for growing through public-private partnerships (PPPs). The funding will help Windstream extend…
In part II of the Broadband Industry Innovator series interview with Doug Payauys of Adtran, we discuss the drivers and benefits of modernizing the grid, including the role of fiber and wireless communications. This is part two of a three part series….
Charter Spectrum announced today that it is raising its entry level broadband tier to 200 Mbps in an additional 37 markets. The increase should impact 5 million homes. The Charter Spectrum 200 Mbps tier joins 400 Mbps and Gigabit tiers,…
According to market research firm NPD, the continental U.S. has a long way to go before adequate broadband is available for most homes. The firm reports that only 50% of homes today access broadband at true broadband speeds of 25…
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