by Pivot
Author: Laura Stepanek
AT&T and WMS Announce a Plan for Simplified Connectivity on the Water
An announcement this week from AT&T and WMS, a global provider of cruise wireless connectivity services, demonstrates a commitment to enhancing the connectivity experience for passengers on cruise ships, who often have restricted and expensive…
More Than 6 in 10 Seeing Higher Prices for Internet, Reliability Still an Issue: Study
Internet services are not excluded from the staggering list of rising consumer prices. A new study shows that a majority of adults in the U.S. have seen their internet bills increase over the past year,…
Appalachian Regional Commission Broadband Grant to Connect 200 Ohio Homes
Residents of Meigs County, Ohio — a county whose eastern edge borders West Virginia and the winding Ohio River — are set to benefit from a Broadband-as-a-Service project broadband grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission.…
Robocall Volume Surges Nearly 13% Year-Over-Year: Report
Three extra days in March were to blame for U.S. consumers receiving 7.9% more robocalls compared with the robocall volume received in February, according to a new report. Robocalls logged in March totaled just over…
Public-Private Partnership Brings $1.9M Internet Expansion to Georgia Community
A public-private partnership between Kinetic, a Windstream company, and state and local governments in Georgia has led to the official introduction this week of a $1.9 million high-speed fiber internet expansion. The public-private partnership in…
Texas Opens to Grant Applications for LEO Satellite Broadband Program
A Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) published yesterday indicates that Texas is progressing in its pilot program to assess satellite technology as a delivery mechanism for broadband in physically challenging areas of the state. On…
Texas Partnership Will Help Third-Largest U.S. County Invest in Broadband Infrastructure
The third-largest county in the U.S. — Harris County, Texas — is partnering with a nonprofit organization that specializes in high-tech planning, to develop a plan for the county’s broadband infrastructure. The plan is expected…
Alabama Opens Application Cycle for $1.4B in BEAD Funding
Alabama opened its application window on April 7 for pre-qualified broadband service providers (BSPs) applying for grants under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. The program is being administered in the state by…
5G Adoption Reaches 2.25B, Quadrupling 4G LTE Growth Rate
Newly released data on wireless confirms that the telecommunications industry generated 2.25 billion 5G connections worldwide in 2024, with North America maintaining its leadership position in 5G adoption. Industry trade group 5G Americas and technology…
New Mexico Offers BEAD Update: 66 Applications for $675M in Funding
Last week, the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) provided an update on the proposal status of the state’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, announcing that 18 entities had submitted…
Spectrum Shortage Threatens U.S. GDP and Network Capacity: Study
A new study asserts that an expected deficit on the horizon of full-powered midband spectrum could have numerous negative consequences. The study, “Securing the Future of U.S. Wireless Networks: The Looming Spectrum Crisis,” suggests that…
NAD Supports Verizon Claim of Prioritizing First Responders
BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division (NAD) said that it supports Verizon Wireless’ advertising claim that the carrier’s Frontline service is “the network that truly prioritizes first responders” and that it does not imply exclusivity.…
