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Report From Congress Summarizes AI Effect on Vital Industries
The report recommends Congress “ensure that AI and the energy grid are a part of broader discussions about grid modernization and security.”
T-Mobile Once Again Strong Overall, Verizon Excels in 5G: Report
The report found that “T-Mobile remains the most awarded operator and once again takes home all five overall experiential awards.”
Rural Customers Nearing 90% Access to 100 Mbps Downstream: NTCA Report
The NTCA report found that about 89% of respondents’ customers can receive downstream speeds of 100 Mbps or greater.
Comcast Welcomed to Top 5 National Providers in Customer Satisfaction: Award Survey
To compose the customer satisfaction award rankings, the survey asked questions about support, quality, and price.
States With Highest Prices for Internet Have Lowest Speeds: Study
This internet price study determined that Connecticut residents get a bargain, paying an average of $0.61 per Mbps.
Medicare Scams Lead Spam Calls in Q3: Hiya Report
The report found Medicare scam calls continue to dominate and are likely to increase during its open enrollment period.
PC/Tablet Category Up 3.8% this Year: IDC Report
The Device Tracker report from IDC shows that tablets are enjoying stronger growth than PCs — 9.8% — so far in 2024.
Broadband Providers Should Aim for Benchmark of Under 3% Annual Churn: Report
The report finds that broadband network reliability is a key driver of customer retention and reducing churn.
Universal Fiber Access Could Add $3T to U.S. Economy: Report
The report predicts fiber accessibility would produce a $1.4 trillion total increase in home values for non-urban areas.
GenAI Users Willing to Pay Up to 35% More for Differentiated Connectivity: Report
Differentiated connectivity is described by Ericsson ConsumerLab as guaranteed, uninterrupted, high-end connectivity when users need it most.
Upstream Broadband Traffic Continues Disproportionate Growth: OpenVault
The upstream broadband traffic growth rate was twice that for downstream traffic. Downstream growth was the slowest since 2017 or earlier.
Robocall Research Sees Decline for 2024, Despite October Increase
The October increase in robocalls was an anomaly driven by elections, according to robocall research from YouMail.
The Ten Airports with the Fastest Free Wi-Fi Are…
Ten U.S. airports have free airport Wi-Fi with download speeds exceeding 150 Mbps. The fastest of all is in San Jose.
Capex Investment in U.S. Broadband Infrastructure Is Second-Highest in 22 Years: Report
The $94.7 billion expenditure is the second highest industry capex in 22 years, USTelecom’s “2023 Broadband Capex Report” stated.
Some Households Gain Connectivity According to Digital Equity Dashboard Refresh
Microsoft provided information from their digital equity dashboard about the top five states areas in three categories.
Benchmark Study Finds “Resilience Despite Challenges” Among Rural Telcos in 2023
The 157 companies participating in the Rural Telecommunications Benchmark Study accepted $950 million in grants in 2023.
Despite Economic Concerns, Small/Medium Businesses Prioritize Tech Investments: Study
Verizon’s report says nearly six in 10 small- and medium-sized businesses expect to be in a “better economic position next year.”
Data-Intensive Services Driving Carrier-Neutral Internet Exchange Growth: Report
DE-CIX estimates in their report that 80% of internet exchanges in the U.S. — including 35 of the 50 largest — are carrier-neutral.
September Was the First Month in 2024 With Year-Over-Year Increase in Robocalls: Report
According to the report, September is the first month of 2024 to show a year-over-year increase: robocalls rose 5% over September 2023.
Connecticut, North Dakota, Maryland the Best States for Broadband Speed: Ookla Report
Many U.S. households still lack basic high-speed broadband, Ookla noted in the report, even though it is essential for daily life.
A New Idea for Funding Universal Service (USF): Assess Online Gambling
Universal Service funding is unsustainable. Online gambling is a growing social problem. Could a gambling tax fix all this?
Broadband Forum to Deliver Broadband Energy Efficiency Specs Next Summer
Broadband consumes a lot of energy, and the industry has paid considerable attention to new efficiency efforts.
A Healthy Fixed Wireless Segment: Wave7 Report
The report, which is an amalgamation of company and media information, shows a vibrant fixed wireless industry segment.
MDU Wi-Fi Isn’t Easy — But Residents Like It
The research found that 32% of MDUs that offer Wi-Fi report having difficulties maintaining device connectivity.
