Digital divide

Resound Networks and Airspan Networks Successfully Test 1 Gigabit Per Second Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Services using 6 GHz Spectrum

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Resound Networks and Airspan Networks Inc., a subsidiary of Airspan Networks Holdings Inc. (NYSE American: MIMO) today announced successful results of gigabit-tier fixed wireless services using experimental 6 GHz spectrum at a distance of over 3 miles in real-world testing.

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  • Resound Networks and Airspan Networks Inc., a subsidiary of Airspan Networks Holdings Inc. (NYSE American: MIMO) today announced successful results of gigabit-tier fixed wireless services using experimental 6 GHz spectrum at a distance of over 3 miles in real-world testing.
  • Resound tested the Airspan Mimosa 6-series fixed wireless access (FWA) solution using new 160 MHz wide channels that will become available with the 6 GHz band, demonstrating up to 1.84 Gbps aggregate speed to subscribers.
  • The Airspan A6 is the highest performing outdoor fixed wireless access point for the 6 GHz band with up to 7 Gbps total capacity, and provides critical high antenna performance for extended range and coverage.
  • Tyson Curtis, CEO of Resound Networks said, Resound is committed to expanding gigabit-tier services as we rapidly expand into new markets.

Fiber Broadband Association’s Fiber Connect 2022 Proof of Concept Demonstrations Show How Fiber Goes Further

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

As the nation heads into a historic and transformative fiber broadband era, the Fiber Broadband Association today announced the Fiber Connect 2022 Proof of Concept (PoC) demonstrations that will take place on the Expo Hall Show Floor, June 13-14, 2022.

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  • As the nation heads into a historic and transformative fiber broadband era, the Fiber Broadband Association today announced the Fiber Connect 2022 Proof of Concept (PoC) demonstrations that will take place on the Expo Hall Show Floor, June 13-14, 2022.
  • The Fiber Connect 2022 PoC demonstrations will showcase how operators can leverage the limitless capacity that fiber delivers to support applications such as smart city, smart home, telehealth, 5G, and IoT.
  • Detailed descriptions of each PoC demonstration are available on the Fiber Connect 2022 mobile application, available for attendees to download at the event.
  • Leading industry analysts in attendance at Fiber Connect 2022 will serve as judges for the Fiber Connect PoC Awards.

Kajeet Announces Collaboration with ONF for Private 5G Innovation

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Kajeet, a world-class provider of private wireless and managed IoT connectivity, today announced a collaboration with the Open Networking Foundation (ONF).

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  • Kajeet, a world-class provider of private wireless and managed IoT connectivity, today announced a collaboration with the Open Networking Foundation (ONF).
  • Kajeets Private 5G Platform will integrate ONFs Aether, an open-source 5G connected edge platform, to bring together private wireless and Edge Cloud - delivered as a turnkey cloud-managed Network-as-a-Service.
  • It seamlessly combines Kajeets public and private wireless solutions and expertise, said Derrick Frost, SVP and GM of Private Wireless Networks at Kajeet.
  • Kajeets Private 5G Platform simplifies private wireless to allow education and enterprise customers to easily build and manage their own private wireless networks.

Government of Canada announces new CanCode investment

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Friday, June 3, 2022

To make sure the next generation of young Canadians can thrive in that digital reality, the Government of Canada is supporting millions of students in improving their digital skills.

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  • To make sure the next generation of young Canadians can thrive in that digital reality, the Government of Canada is supporting millions of students in improving their digital skills.
  • CanCode offers training opportunities for students, from kindergarten to Grade 12, to learn digital skills, like coding, data analytics and digital content development.
  • As announced in Budget 2021, the Government of Canada is investing $80 million in CanCode.
  • CanCode is designed to complement educational curricula, promote awareness of coding, spark interest in coding and encourage digital skills more broadly.

Cox investing millions in nationwide broadband network expansion projects to reach underserved communities

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

ATLANTA, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications has committed more than $400 million dollars over the next three years to bring symmetrical gigabit broadband connectivity to more than 100K unserved and underserved households in communities across the country. In a recent joint event, Cox announced a partnership with the City of Tahlequah, Ok. that will bring fiber service to more than 6,000 underserved homes. The company also announced a $20,000 donation from the James M. Cox Foundation to the Boys and Girls Club of Tahlequah to fund a Cox Innovation Lab, which will provide new and innovative technology and support to help bridge the digital divide in the community. 

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  • Similar to Tahlequah, several other projects are underway in Oklahoma, Nebraska, Kansas, Florida, Louisiana, California, Virginia and Arizona.
  • Residents in expansion areas can visit www.cox.com/getfiber to learn more about the service offerings available and to sign up for service availability updates.
  • These funds, combined with private investments from Cox, will allow for the expansion of more than 100 miles of Cox broadband network to reach more than 3,000 underserved residents in Congress and Black Canyon City.
  • Cox Communications is the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox.

Coding Dojo Partners with City University of Seattle to Offer Graduates Guaranteed Admission to CS Programs

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

BELLEVUE, Wash., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Coding Dojo, a global education technology company, announces today a partnership with City University of Seattle (CityU) that will provide Coding Dojo graduates with an expedited pathway to receiving their Bachelor's or Master's degree in Applied Computer Science. This partnership will facilitate the process for Coding Dojo graduates who choose to continue their degree and to pursue a formal degree, while saving students valuable time and money.

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  • Thispartnership will facilitate the process for Coding Dojo graduates who choose to continue their degree and to pursue a formal degree, while saving students valuable time and money.
  • Graduates from Coding Dojo programs, including Software Development, Data Science, and Cybersecurity are eligible for admission to CityU.
  • Coding Dojo graduates can waive up to three courses in the Computer Science programs at CityU.
  • City University of Seattle has been relentlessly reimaging higher education in the Pacific Northwest and around the world since 1973.

Hughes Technologies Help Bridge the Digital Divide in Mexico

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

GERMANTOWN, Md., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an innovator in satellite and multi-transport technologies and networks for over 50 years, today announced that its JUPITER™ System platform has been selected by Stargroup, Apconet/Aitelecom, Eutelsat and Globalsat to power satellite connectivity at more than 7,200 sites across Mexico. Additionally, Stargroup chose Ka-band capacity from the Hughes JUPITER high-throughput satellite fleet for an integrated, high-performing solution. The providers won awards under the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) Telecomunicaciones e Internet para Todos initiative to bridge the digital divide and independently selected the Hughes JUPITER System to connect Community Wi-Fi and internet access sites.

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  • The providers won awards under the Comisin Federal de Electricidad (CFE) Telecomunicaciones e Internet para Todos initiative to bridge the digital divide and independently selected the Hughes JUPITER System to connect Community Wi-Fi and internet access sites.
  • "Hughes is proud to be the trusted supplier of satellite networking technology for this important initiative to help close the digital divide in Mexico," said Ramesh Ramaswamy, executive vice president and general manager, International Division at Hughes.
  • "Across Mexico, JUPITER System equipment and Ka-band satellite capacity help bridge the digital divide with internet access, community Wi-Fi hotspots and cellular backhaul service to extend mobile operator reach," added Ramaswamy.
  • Hughes and HughesNet are registered trademarks and JUPITER is a trademark of Hughes Network Systems, LLC.

Highline Awarded Grant Funds to Expand Fiber Internet Access in Kansas

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Now in its second year, the BAG was created to bring critically needed broadband access to Kansas communities through a competitive matching-infrastructure investment program.

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  • Now in its second year, the BAG was created to bring critically needed broadband access to Kansas communities through a competitive matching-infrastructure investment program.
  • Under this Kansas state program, S&A Telephone will be awarded a grant fund, and will combine matching funds, which will provide a total investment into building and deploying the state-of-the-art fiber-optic infrastructure necessary to connect all Americus residents to reliable high-speed internet service.
  • In utilizing these funds, Highline advances its core mission of providing lightning-fast, gigabit-level internet access to unserved, underserved, and unhappily served households and communities across the country.
  • Highline currently serves the communication and internet needs of thousands of residents and businesses in Colorado, Georgia, Kansas, Michigan, Nebraska, and Texas.

Rogers, Shaw and the Commissioner of Competition Reach Agreement to Resolve the Interim Injunction Application

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Monday, May 30, 2022

As a result, there is no need for the Tribunal to hear the Commissioners application for an interim injunction.

Key Points: 
  • As a result, there is no need for the Tribunal to hear the Commissioners application for an interim injunction.
  • As previously announced, Rogers and Shaw are engaged in a process to fully divest Shaws wireless business as part of their proposed merger.
  • Todays agreement with the Commissioner allows the parties to focus on addressing the Commissioners concerns with the Transaction in order to reach a settlement.
  • If a Tribunal hearing is ultimately required to address the Commissioners application to prevent the Transaction, Rogers and Shaw intend to oppose it.

Rogers, Shaw and the Commissioner of Competition Reach Agreement to Resolve the Interim Injunction Application

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 30, 2022

As a result, there is no need for the Tribunal to hear the Commissioners application for an interim injunction.

Key Points: 
  • As a result, there is no need for the Tribunal to hear the Commissioners application for an interim injunction.
  • As previously announced, Rogers and Shaw are engaged in a process to fully divest Shaws wireless business as part of their proposed merger.
  • Todays agreement with the Commissioner allows the parties to focus on addressing the Commissioners concerns with the Transaction in order to reach a settlement.
  • If a Tribunal hearing is ultimately required to address the Commissioners application to prevent the Transaction, Rogers and Shaw intend to oppose it.