Lumen Technologies today launched a Wi-Fi 7-capable device that will soon be available to its Quantum Fiber customers. It is collaborating with MediaTek and its consolidated entity, Airoha, as well as AXON Networks on the product. The company expects to…
Comcast is joining forces with Broadcom to develop the world’s first AI-powered access network. Their efforts will rely on a new chipset that embeds artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning within the nodes, amps and modems over the last few…
Comcast is appealing a recommendation from the National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs involving the term “10G.” Comcast has been using the term for its Xfinity internet service. In response to a challenge from Verizon, NAD recommended that…
Vyve Broadband will be rolling out multi-gigabit residential service, the company announced today. Vyve offers 10 Gbps speeds for its business customers. The service for residential customers promises speeds of up to 2 Gbps, with the first availability starting today…
LICT Corporation’s wholly owned subsidiary, CentraCom, will acquire Manti Telephone Company (MTC) and its sister companies, Manti Tele Communications Company (MTCC), and AFConnect (AFI) for an undisclosed price. The deal is expected to close at the end of October, pending…
The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has awarded just over $74.4 million in grant funds to 28 Tribal entities as part of the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP). A total of 28 grants went to Tribal…
TDS Telecommunications LLC has chosen to receive Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model (E-ACAM) support from the Federal Communications Commission. The federal broadband program requires the deployment of at least 100/20 Mbps internet service to consumers who currently lack that…
Chattanooga-based EPB said today that its EPB Quantum Network has become the country’s first commercially available software-configurable quantum network. The network, launched this summer, is designed to help companies, government agencies and researchers accelerate the development of quantum technology, a…
The likelihood of live TV streaming customers switching services in the next year is about 1-in-8, while the likelihood of cable and satellite customers switching is 21%, according to the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Television Service Provider Satisfaction Study released…
AT&T and Lawrence County, Indiana, are collaborating on a $4.3 million public–private partnership, the second such partnership in the county this year. AT&T was also selected by the county in May to build AT&T Fiber to more than 2,300 customer…
Google Fiber (GFiber) is offering 300 Mbps service for $30/month to participants in the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). As part of the ACP program, the FCC provides a $30/month subsidy for ACP customers, which essentially makes…
Charter Communications, Inc. today kicked off a new marketing campaign for its Spectrum Business unit. The “Made to Work” ads focus on how the company’s connectivity solutions work together to provide small business owners with seamless, reliable internet, phone, mobile…
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