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Tag: Wi-Fi
Update: GFiber Expands Multi-Gig Home Services to Two More States
GFiber is offering three tiers of multi-gig service: Core 1 Gig, Home 3 Gig, and Edge 8 Gig, for prices ranging from $70 to $150 per month.
California Affordable Internet Bill Advances
The legislation would provide needy California residents with affordable home internet service at no more than $15 per month.
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.
AT&T and Helium Network to Partner for Roaming Wi-Fi Access
The announcement of the partnership says that AT&T will gain access to real-time coverage quality metrics that were developed by Helium.
AT&T, Karrier One Sign Wi-Fi Offload Deal
AT&T is pursuing offload options worldwide. It is especially impactful in countries in which the carrier doesn’t have its own Wi-Fi service.
Comcast Upgrades Speed for 20M Customers, Includes Unlimited Xfinity Mobile for a Year
Beyond speed upgrades, Xfinity said it would now offer new and existing customers a year of Unlimited on Xfinity Mobile.
Windstream’s Kinetic Business Offers Integrated Platform
Kinetic says that the small business platform will provide 99.9% reliability and Wi-Fi on separate networks for various groups.
Massachusetts Announces $19M for Statewide Digital Equity Efforts
The additional digital equity funding will enable partners to expand their services to reach more underserved Massachusetts communities.
Senate Commerce Committee Moves to Reverse E-Rate Wi-Fi Hotspot Expansion
The resolution of disapproval would “nullify” the FCC’s July order to allow E-rate funds to subsidize Wi-Fi hotspot lending.
Kansas Investing $10.7M for Internet Access, Public Wi-Fi
The Wi-Fi component of ADOPT encourages partnerships to provide services to underserved public spaces throughout Kansas.
Lumos Expands 100% Fiber-Optic Network to Stark County, Ohio
This is Lumos’ third significant investment into Ohio, with an expansion expected to pump nearly half a billion dollars into the state’s economy.
Charter Begins Deploying Wi-Fi 7 Routers for Spectrum Customers
The Wi-Fi 7 technology uses additional spectrum capacity in the 6 GHz band for high-bandwidth, next-generation applications.
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.
Sonic Fiber to Deploy Adtran 50G PON in California
Sonic Fiber Internet and Adtran have entered a collaboration to deploy symmetrical 50G PON technology in California.
Massachusetts Broadband Institute Grants $1.33M to 19 Communities
The Massachusetts Broadband Institute grants were given to 19 communities. 28 communities participate in the program overall.
Calix Announces SmartTown Alliance, a Wi-Fi Network Sharing Community
SmartTown Alliance is meant to give broadband service providers a competitive advantage in residential offerings.
Calix Announces SmartMDU to Manage MDU Wi-Fi
SmartMDU extends Wi-Fi coverage across entire MDU properties and can connect in dog walks, fitness facilities, and common areas.
Is More Unlicensed Spectrum the Best Path Forward?
Unlicensed spectrum is free and “diminishes the incentive for engineers to develop more efficient Wi-Fi technologies.”
Nokia Expands Fiber and Wi-Fi 7 Services with New Offerings
The Lightspan MF-8 is a new fiber solution that Nokia says can deliver 10/25/50 Gbps speeds and future 100G PON services.
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.
OC Fiber Overhauls Go-To-Market Strategy On Calix Platform
TruVista Partners with School District to Provide Broadband to Residences and Technology Center
Lexington Partners with Windstream to Offer Free Kinetic Wi-Fi in City Park
Andrena Raises $18 Million to Develop Decentralized Broadband
Since no wiring needs to be installed, Andrena says it can offer its decentralized broadband service at a lower cost than competitors.
