Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, sees the need for a new peering infrastructure to support the metaverse and immersive virtual shared experiences such as Meta Horizon Worlds or the Supernatural fitness app. In an address at the Fiber…
By: Joan Engebretson
Despite County-Size Licenses, 2.5 GHz Auction Has Only 93 Potential Bidders
All major U.S. wireless carriers have filed applications to participate in an auction of mid-band 2.5 GHz spectrum scheduled to start July 29, as have several dozen smaller companies. AT&T, T-Mobile, UScellular and 36 other companies submitted complete applications, according…
AT&T Delivers 20 Gbps Using 25GS-PON on its Production Network
AT&T said today that it was successful in delivering symmetrical broadband speeds of 20 Gbps over its production network using 25GS-PON technology. Until now, the 25G-PON technology that has been available has supported 25 Gbps downstream but only 10 Gbps…
FCC Proposes Rules for Affordable Connectivity Plan (ACP) Price and Subscribership Data
The FCC this week adopted a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) seeking input on proposed rules for collecting price and subscribership information for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The program pays part or all of the cost of broadband service…
Report: XGS-PON is Hot, Driving Strong 1Q22 Broadband Equipment Sales
Broadband access equipment sales were strong for the first quarter of 2022, increasing 14% compared to the same period of 2021, according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. And a large part of that growth was driven by XGS-PON…
Indiana WHIN Consortium Sees Wireless IoT Network as Economic Driver
Wabash Heartland Innovation Network (WHIN), a consortium of 10 Indiana counties, said this week that it will deploy an internet of things (IoT) network covering thousands of square miles with the goal of fostering economic growth in the area. Potential…
Comcast Offers Monitoring for Its Notion DIY Security System
Comcast has added a professional monitoring option for the do-it-yourself home security system that the company gained when it acquired security equipment manufacturer Notion with little fanfare about two years ago. Comcast already has been offering a security and smart…
FCC Seeks Updates on Wireless 911 Call Routing
The FCC has adopted a Public Notice seeking to update its understanding of the state of technology capable of routing wireless 911 calls to the proper 911 call center. More precise routing can accelerate response times. The press release offers…
Starry CEO: Customers “Couldn’t Give Two Hoots” About ILEC Fiber, But Rural Fiber Differs
Incumbent providers nationwide may be accelerating their fiber deployment plans. But Chet Kanojia, CEO of fixed wireless provider Starry, said Friday that customers “couldn’t give two hoots” about fiber. Starry emerged a few years as a fixed wireless provider targeting…
Cox Leans Into Public Private Partnerships for Broadband Expansion
Cox said yesterday that it is pursuing public private partnerships as it continues to deploy broadband in rural areas. The news was part of some details that the company provided about $400 million that it plans to invest over the…
GAO Identifies Over 100 Federal Broadband Programs, Urges Better Coordination
Broadband programs administered by different federal agencies should be better coordinated with each other, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office. Telecompetitor readers will be familiar with the big three broadband funding agencies – the FCC, USDA…
Hoosier Net Will Be the Next Indiana Statewide Fiber Network
Seventeen service providers have established the Hoosier Net consortium and plan to launch an Indiana statewide fiber network. According to a press release, it will be a “multi-year, multi-million-dollar network” to “boost capacity, internet access and reliability.” Hoosier Net members…
