Digital divide

MATI and Mescalero Apache Tribe drive ultra-fast connectivity to remote tribal communities with Adtran Mosaic One

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Adtran today announced that Mescalero Apache Telecom, Inc. (MATI) is harnessing its fiber access solution to bring high-speed connectivity to rural tribal communities in New Mexico.

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  • Adtran today announced that Mescalero Apache Telecom, Inc. (MATI) is harnessing its fiber access solution to bring high-speed connectivity to rural tribal communities in New Mexico.
  • Part of the Broadband Infrastructure Deployment initiative, the solution will deliver symmetrical Gigabit services to the Mescalero Apache reservation.
  • Key components of the new network include Adtran’s AI-driven Mosaic One Device Manager and its Oscilloquartz timing and synchronization technology.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240228081531/en/
    Mescalero Apache Telecom, Inc. is using Adtran’s technology to deliver high-speed broadband services to tribal communities in New Mexico.

CENIC Recognizes Tribal Broadband Bootcamp for Fostering a Network of Indigenous People to Improve Broadband Access and Adoption on Tribal Lands

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

CENIC is pleased to present the 2024 Innovations in Award for Broadband Applications to the Tribal Broadband Bootcamp in recognition of its success in fostering a network of Indigenous people working across Tribal lands to build broadband networks and develop best practices ensuring communities have high-quality Internet access.

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  • CENIC is pleased to present the 2024 Innovations in Award for Broadband Applications to the Tribal Broadband Bootcamp in recognition of its success in fostering a network of Indigenous people working across Tribal lands to build broadband networks and develop best practices ensuring communities have high-quality Internet access.
  • Future-facing or even adequate broadband coverage is routinely lacking for Tribal Californians, especially in the rural and remote areas where they often reside.
  • The Tribal Broadband Bootcamp’s annual 3-day workshops provide an invaluable opportunity for learning and sharing of the knowledge and experience of Tribal networking experts and have had a significant effect on Tribal broadband access and adoption.
  • “The Tribal Broadband Bootcamp's dedication to bridging the digital divide and supporting Tribal self-reliance in broadband access is not just impactful, it is inspirational,” said Louis Fox, CENIC’s Chief Executive Officer.

INRED to Provide Wi-Fi Services to Remote Areas in Colombia via SES Satellites

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

INRED will utilise SES’s Managed Enterprise service delivered via its Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellites to connect 300 new sites, including those in remote areas that cannot be reached by traditional, fiber-based terrestrial networks.

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  • INRED will utilise SES’s Managed Enterprise service delivered via its Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellites to connect 300 new sites, including those in remote areas that cannot be reached by traditional, fiber-based terrestrial networks.
  • As part of the project called "Zonas Comunitarias para la Paz", INRED will provide free Wi-Fi services to historically unconnected areas across Colombia via SES’s high throughput SES-17 and SES-14 satellites.
  • The enhanced connectivity services will allow INRED to quickly deliver broadband services to 300 sparsely-populated areas, with the ability to easily scale up capacity in the future if needed.
  • SES's Managed Enterprise Service is a turnkey managed service that enables customers such as INRED to deliver ultra-reliable, high-performance broadband services to any remote business site.

Data Center Leaders from Compass Datacenters and Schneider Electric to Keynote Data Center BUILD

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Data Center World , the leading global conference for data center facilities and IT professionals and AFCOM’s annual global gathering, today announces that Nancy Novak, Chief Innovation Officer at Compass Datacenters, and Phanney Brevard, Head of Strategy and Business at Schneider Electric, will deliver the keynote address “How to Truly Integrate Your Supply Chain” at Data Center BUILD on April 17.

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  • Data Center World , the leading global conference for data center facilities and IT professionals and AFCOM’s annual global gathering, today announces that Nancy Novak, Chief Innovation Officer at Compass Datacenters, and Phanney Brevard, Head of Strategy and Business at Schneider Electric, will deliver the keynote address “How to Truly Integrate Your Supply Chain” at Data Center BUILD on April 17.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240227760515/en/
    Data Center Leaders from Compass Datacenters and Schneider Electric to Keynote Data Center BUILD (Photo: Business Wire)
    Data Center BUILD is a construction and design summit that brings together operators, decision-makers, experts and implementers to help drive smart decisions for data center growth.
  • The executive-level summit provides information and connections needed to design and build data centers and takes place on April 17-18 in Washington, D.C. during Data Center World 2024.
  • We look forward to their presentation,” said Bill Kleyman, Data Center & Technology Executive, Neu.ro Board Member, Data Center World Program Chair and Data Center Knowledge Contributing Editor.

PomeGran Acquires ROCK Networks to Expedite Growth and Transform Rural Connectivity Across Canada

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Monday, February 26, 2024

“We are thrilled to be adding ROCK Networks to the PomeGran group,” said Brent Johnston, CEO of PomeGran.

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  • “We are thrilled to be adding ROCK Networks to the PomeGran group,” said Brent Johnston, CEO of PomeGran.
  • “ROCK Networks is a company with a strong reputation for delivering leading-edge solutions to customers in public safety and rural broadband.
  • "Together, ROCK Networks and PomeGran are poised to revolutionize the landscape of broadband access," said Joe Hickey, Founder of ROCK Networks and President of PomeGran.
  • As a result of this acquisition, ROCK Networks will now operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of PomeGran.

Adtran confirms compliance with final BABA ruling and continues US investment

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Friday, February 23, 2024

Adtran today announced its readiness to support the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, welcoming the clarity and guidance provided by the Build America, Buy America (BABA) rule.

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  • Adtran today announced its readiness to support the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, welcoming the clarity and guidance provided by the Build America, Buy America (BABA) rule.
  • Adtran will supply BABA-compliant optical line terminals (OLTs), cabinets, ONTs and pluggable optics, providing a comprehensive solution fully ready to meet the needs of the BEAD program.
  • At Adtran, we have a longstanding tradition of harnessing home-grown innovation and building on American soil.
  • “By supporting BABA, companies like Adtran are helping create a digitally inclusive nation where universal broadband access is a reality for all.”

PomeGran Appoints New CEO and CFO to Execute Strategic Scaling Initiatives as Canada’s Leading Fibre-centric Rural Broadband Provider Expands

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

PomeGran Inc. , Canada’s leading fibre-centric rural broadband provider, announced today the appointment of two telecom veterans to the C-suite, to add executive leadership strength and increase the company’s focus on strategic scaling initiatives for its hyper-expansion across rural Canada and the US.

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  • PomeGran Inc. , Canada’s leading fibre-centric rural broadband provider, announced today the appointment of two telecom veterans to the C-suite, to add executive leadership strength and increase the company’s focus on strategic scaling initiatives for its hyper-expansion across rural Canada and the US.
  • PomeGran has appointed Brent Johnston as CEO and Kurban Khanbhai as CFO, both effective immediately.
  • Johnston is a seasoned telecom executive, with his most recent tenure as President of Rogers Wireless.
  • Over the next six months, Brent and Kurban will be supporting PomeGran’s expansion strategies, including additional acquisitions and broadband network expansion projects.

GeoLinks Recognized as Gold Winner in the 2024 Merit Awards

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

On Tuesday, GeoLinks , an enterprise-level telecommunications company, earned the Gold Winner title of the 2024 Merit Awards for Telecom and Wireless in the Connecting the Unconnected category.

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  • On Tuesday, GeoLinks , an enterprise-level telecommunications company, earned the Gold Winner title of the 2024 Merit Awards for Telecom and Wireless in the Connecting the Unconnected category.
  • This accolade applauds GeoLinks’ commitment and innovative approach to bridging the digital divide with its sustainable ClearFiber™ network.
  • GeoLinks is dedicated to delivering high-speed, reliable internet access to underserved and unconnected communities often left behind by major telecommunications corporations.
  • "We are grateful to be recognized for our efforts to connect the unconnected for the second year in a row," said Ryan Adams, President and COO of GeoLinks.

Tarana’s G1 Is Now the First FCC-Certified Outdoor 6 GHz Product

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Monday, February 19, 2024

Tarana is the first manufacturer to receive an Equipment Authorization Grant from the FCC in 6 GHz.

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  • Tarana is the first manufacturer to receive an Equipment Authorization Grant from the FCC in 6 GHz.
  • Known for its unprecedented ability to cancel radio interference, the G1 platform is an essential tool for operators planning to leverage unlicensed 6 GHz.
  • G1 brings another unique and critically important capability to operation in 6 GHz spectrum: flexible sub-carrier channel configuration.
  • “We’re excited to see 6 GHz outdoor shared spectrum access becoming a reality,” said Ilkka Niva, Tarana’s Director of Regulatory Compliance.

PomeGran Group and Broadband Communications North Secure Federal Funding to Boost Connectivity in Remote Indigenous Regions

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

THOMPSON, MB, March 7, 2024 /CNW/ - PomeGran Inc., via its subsidiary ROCK Networks, a leading broadband service provider, and Broadband Communications North (BCN), Manitoba's largest Indigenous network, have received $7.5 million in funding from the federal government to deliver cellular and data service to eight remote Indigenous communities in Northern Manitoba.

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  • THOMPSON, MB, March 7, 2024 /CNW/ - PomeGran Inc., via its subsidiary ROCK Networks, a leading broadband service provider, and Broadband Communications North (BCN), Manitoba's largest Indigenous network, have received $7.5 million in funding from the federal government to deliver cellular and data service to eight remote Indigenous communities in Northern Manitoba.
  • This funding from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), combined with additional funding from other sources, enables PomeGran and BCN to begin the next phase in a project to bring improved connectivity to 18 Indigenous communities across Northern Manitoba.
  • "This funding announcement is a game-changer for connectivity in our communities," said Jason Neepin, Executive Director of BCN.
  • "Partnering with ROCK Networks and receiving support from the federal government demonstrates our collective dedication to bridging the digital divide.