Schools and libraries can start filing applications on June 29 for financial support for various tech equipment, including laptops and tablets, Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, routers, and broadband connectivity for off-campus use by students, school staff, and library patrons. The funding…
Nearly nine -in-10 (86%) of renters have Wi-Fi connectivity issues, including about 20 breakdowns a month, according to a new report from researchers at Opinium for WiredScore. The issues are occurring even though renters are paying an average of $744…
The FCC and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will test the Emergency Alert Wireless System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) on Aug. 11. The tests are being conducted to ensure that the systems will deliver messages as intended during…
Unite Private Networks (UPN), is expanding its Little Rock, Ark., fiber network with a new 114-mile route. The company offers fiber-based connectivity to services to schools, governments, carriers, data centers, hospitals, and enterprise business customers across a 21-state service area….
The average U.S. household has 25 connected devices – more than double the 11 that the average household had in 2019, according to a new Deloitte report. The Deloitte report found that 66% of households have smart home devices; 39%…
UScellular says it reached world record 5G fixed wireless coverage using millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum on its commercial network in Grand Island, Neb. The company achieved gigabit speeds over a distance of more than 10 kilometers (more than six miles)….
More than 2.3 million households have enrolled in the FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, Jessica Rosenworcel, FCC acting chairwoman, announced today. More than 800 telecom providers are participating in the program that allows households in all 50 states, Washington, D.C.,…
Representatives from the Biden Administration have announced availability of $1 billion in Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program grants from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The tribal program was funded through the recent Consolidated Appropriations Act…
Spectrum Mobile offered the fastest overall speeds than other providers in its area during Global Wireless Solutions, Inc. cellular and WiFi speed test conducted in the company’s seven-state service area, the carrier announced this week. It marked the seventh straight…
C Spire is continuing its activation of 5G wireless technology for central Mississippi consumer and business customers, with eight markets in Madison and Rankin counties going live last month. Earlier this year, C Spire turned up 5G service on 54…
Everstream has completed its previously announced purchase of fiber network assets from Uniti. In addition to adding Uniti’s customers, the acquisition extends Everstream’s fiber network into Pennsylvania – including the major markets of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Southern New Jersey and…
Nearly one-tenth (9.8%) of all broadband subscribers at the end of the first quarter were provisioned for 1 Gbps or more speeds, according to the latest OpenVault Broadband Insights (OVBI) report. Gigabit adoption has been accelerating according to OVBI data….
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