by Pivot
Author: Telecompetitor
Connected Nation Launches Kansas’ First Internet Exchange Point at Wichita State University
The Connected Nation and Wichita State facility’s Internet Exchange (IX) platform will be managed in collaboration with DE-CIX.
Syntrio to Launch Fiber Network in Aledo, Texas
Syntrio is collaborating with the City of Aledo to ensure that construction efforts are as seamless as possible, minimizing any inconvenience to the public.
Astound Broadband Announces $22M Project With Clallam County, Washington
Using the Astound Broadband fiber infrastructure is critical to the success of the project, as it would otherwise exceed the available grant funding.
Brightspeed Expanding Fiber Network to Lima, Ohio
By the end of Brightspeed’s full buildout, more than 34,000 locations across Allen County, Ohio will have access to the Brightspeed fiber network.
Mediacom Launches Multi-Gig Fiber Network in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Mediacom has begun activating the new network on a neighborhood-by-neighborhood basis in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Alaskan Provider GCI Upgrades Customer Revenue and Operations Management Systems
Netcracker will provide a variety of hosted managed services covering mission-critical BSS/OSS processes to accelerate GCI operations objectives.
Premium Choice Broadband Upgrades Network to Support Rural Fiber Expansion
Founded in 2007, Premium Choice Broadband has invested $2M in private funds to deploy fiber broadband in rural areas of Maine.
ECommunity Fiber Plans Smart City Build
ECommunity Fiber is building an open access network in Morrow, Georgia to support smart city capabilities.
IQ Fiber Launches Business Internet Services
The IQ Fiber business internet services include a gigabit plan for $150 a month and a 5 gigabit plan for $250 a month.
Intrepid Fiber Acquires Network Assets in Colorado
Intrepid Fiber Networks expands its footprint in Colorado with the acquisition of network assets in Thornton and Greenwood Village, adding over 65,000 passings to its open-access fiber broadband network.
Windstream and Ciena Complete WL6e Trial to Advance 800G Service Adoption
The successful deployment of the Ciena WL6e technology promises advantages for Windstream Wholesale customers including enhanced connectivity.
Segra Invests in Next-Generation Network Upgrades
The investment will enable Segra to deliver consistent, high-performance service across its network while improving its operational resilience.
Bandwidth IG Rebrands as BIG Fiber
Bandwidth IG — now BIG Fiber — is committed to innovating and building access to fiber where others aren’t located or legacy networks don’t meet modern demands.
PRIME FiBER Expands Wholesale Fiber Partnership with AT&T to Arizona
The news follows a public announcement by PRIME FiBER and AT&T confirming a similar agreement in Naples, Bonita Springs, Golden Gate and San Carlos Park, Florida.
FOCUS Broadband Announces 2025 Community Connections Grant Awards
FOCUS Broadband received 52 community grant applications requesting over $112,000 to support meaningful causes benefiting residents across several counties.
Consolidated’s Fidium Expands Multi-Gig Network to Farmington, New Hampshire
“We have seen how fiber has transformed communities, and we are so excited to bring Fidium to Farmington,” said Jeffrey McIver of Fidium.
NTCA Presents Awards to Broadband Leaders and Congressmembers
The NTCA awards are for leadership in advocating for and advancing policies that support community-based broadband providers and the communities they serve.
Mediacom Begins Launch of Multi-Gig Network in Des Moines, Iowa
Mediacom has begun activating the new network on a neighborhood-by-neighborhood basis and expects to complete the entire City of Des Moines by August 2025.
Metronet Expands Fiber Network to Bloomfield, Indiana
Metronet will notify Bloomfield residents at least 30 days before work begins through mailed letters, yard signs, and other communications.
Paul Bunyan Communications to Expand to 2,000 Additional Locations in St. Louis County, Minnesota
Construction in the new Paul Bunyan Communications areas of Minnesota will take place over the summer/fall, with services expected to be available by winter.
Verizon Launches Dedicated 5G Network for First Responders
With dedicated 5G UW network capacity reserved for the Verizon Frontline Network Slice, first responders will have access to enhanced mission-critical connectivity.
Florida Launches Broadband Workforce Training Initiative
To support workforce development for the broadband industry, the Florida Department of Education approved curriculum for a program at Miami Dade College.
South Carolina Issues Notice of Funding Opportunity for Digital Workforce Initiative
This South Carolina funding is made available by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Digital Equity Act Capacity Grant.
T-Mobile and Nokia Announce Extension of Strategic Partnership
Nokia will supply its industry-leading AirScale Radio Access Network (RAN) portfolio to T-Mobile to enhance the carrier’s network coverage and capacity.