#broadband

#broadband

As part of our return to following the plain language of section 706, we propose to abolish without replacement the long-term goal of 1,000/500Mbps established in the 2024 Report. Not only is a long-term goal not mentioned in section 706, but maintaining such a goal risks skewing the market by unnecessarily potentially picking technological winners and losers.

The Altice deal marks a significant step in the broadband industry as it is the first to utilize asset-backed securitization (ABS) secured by HFC receivables.

Research from Vitrifi indicates that only 3% of fibre broadband operators have fully automated their service provisioning and activation, leading to high costs and customer frustration.

"The June 15 damage in Van Nuys interrupted critical communications, impacting connectivity and redundancy to emergency services, including a U.S. military base, 911 services, and healthcare facilities."

"This is exactly the type of cutting-edge innovation we envisioned would come from the Brightspeed Technology Advancement Center when we launched it in 2023," said Brightspeed chief network officer Brian Bond.

Edge AI refers to AI that is installed and hosted directly on edge devices. These devices connect to the cloud but have some information loaded on the device.

Brightspeed was the big winner in a tranche of grants from the North Carolina Completing Access to Broadband program, approved to provide broadband to 3,669 locations.

The situation raises concerns as the state's middle-mile broadband network, KentuckyWired, faces potential disruptions, threatening connectivity for government offices and essential services.

In its Q4 2024 update, global fixed broadband connections reached 1.5 billion with a quarterly growth of 0.91%, down from 1.44% in Q3 2024.

"By enhancing our network with cutting-edge technology, we're able to keep pace with our customers' rapidly evolving connectivity needs and deliver a superior end-user experience," said Cybernet chief operating officer Maroof Ali Shahani.

Neos Networks' study highlights that 96% of UK alternative broadband providers are considering mergers and acquisitions to navigate tough market conditions.

The £157m investment in broadbans aims to ensure gigabit connectivity reaches 65,000 homes and businesses in Scotland, especially targeting isolated areas.

The FCC's initiative aims to update outdated power restrictions on satellite systems to enhance spectrum efficiency and accommodate the evolving demands of modern satellite technologies.

Research shows that 92% of jobs require digital skills and 60% of adults get health information online. This effort is critical. It's about increasing access to vital elements of daily life, and helping to improve health, safety, affordability, and prosperity for the people of Connecticut.