Municipal broadband

Fiber Broadband Association Announces Honorees at Fiber Connect 2021

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Technology, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Broadband, Telecommunications, Information and communications technology, Technology, Fiber to the x, National broadband plan, Municipal broadband

Today at Fiber Connect 2021 , the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) awarded two outstanding individuals and one organization for their accomplishments and continued commitment to advancing the fiber industry:

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  • Today at Fiber Connect 2021 , the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) awarded two outstanding individuals and one organization for their accomplishments and continued commitment to advancing the fiber industry:
    2021 Photon Award: Mark Boxer, Technical Manager, Solutions and Applications Engineering Manager, OFS
    The Fiber Broadband Association is proud to award these recipients for their efforts to advance fiber connectivity forward and create a better broadband future for communities and businesses across North America, said Gary Bolton, CEO at Fiber Broadband Association.
  • All recipients were honored at an awards reception this week at the FBAs Fiber Connect event, North Americas premier fiber broadband conference where the entire fiber ecosystem joins forces for a common goal of accelerating fiber broadband deployments from coast to coast.
  • The Fiber Broadband Association is the largest and only trade association that represents the complete fiber ecosystem of service providers, manufacturers, industry experts and deployment specialists dedicated to the advancement of fiber broadband deployment and the pursuit of a world where communications are limitless, advancing quality of life and digital equity anywhere and everywhere.
  • The Fiber Broadband Association helps providers, communities and policy makers make informed decisions about how, where and why to build better fiber broadband networks.

TPx Delivers Secure, Reliable WiFi to City of Hopewell

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Broadband, Municipal broadband, Internet access, Hopewell, New Jersey, Hopewell, Articles, Government, Social issues

Part of a larger municipal project to bring reliable, high-speed broadband to serviceable households, the City of Hopewell was awarded $3.9 million from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) ACT for the city to narrow the digital divide among its underserved populations.

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  • Part of a larger municipal project to bring reliable, high-speed broadband to serviceable households, the City of Hopewell was awarded $3.9 million from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) ACT for the city to narrow the digital divide among its underserved populations.
  • TPx worked with the City of Hopewell to architect a custom solution to provide municipal broadband to residents, ensuring that serviceable households have access to powerful WiFi delivering 25Mbs/3Mbs over a reliable, fiber-rich network for a great online experience.
  • "We chose to partner with TPx to deliver broadband services to the City of Hopewell, Virginia, because of its long history of delivering broadband connections," said Dr. Concetta Manker, the City of Hopewell's IT Department Director.
  • "We're extremely proud of our ability to move quickly to provide much needed broadband access for thousands of Hopewell residents."

The Worldwide Wireless Broadband in Public Safety Industry is Expected to Reach $69.6 Billion by 2026 at a CAGR of 27.6% from 2021

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Broadband, Telecommunications, Wireless, Digital technology, Information and communications technology, National broadband plan, Municipal broadband

The global wireless broadband in the public safety market size is expected to grow from an estimated value of USD 20.6 billion in 2021 to USD 69.6 billion by 2026, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 27.6% from 2021 to 2026.

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  • The global wireless broadband in the public safety market size is expected to grow from an estimated value of USD 20.6 billion in 2021 to USD 69.6 billion by 2026, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 27.6% from 2021 to 2026.
  • The wireless broadband in the public safety market is driven by various factors, such as enhancement in public safety and availability of real-time information and big investments in wireless broadband to boost the growth of wireless broadband in public safety market across the globe during the forecast period.
  • The wireless broadband technology reduces response time to connect with hospitals and ambulances to share information on a real-time basis.
  • A wireless network consists of several components that support communications using radio or light waves propagating through an air medium.

IIA Launches Connected Roundtable, Social Justice Leaders Reach Consensus on 3 Key Aspects of Broadband Affordability Solution

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Broadband, Emergency broadband benefit, Digital technology, Telecommunications, Information and communications technology, National broadband plan, Municipal broadband

Representatives ofALLvanza, the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, and the National Urban League (NUL)joined IIA for the discussion to jumpstart a long-term solution for broadband affordability.

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  • Representatives ofALLvanza, the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, and the National Urban League (NUL)joined IIA for the discussion to jumpstart a long-term solution for broadband affordability.
  • All four organizations reached consensus on three cornerstones of a solution to help low-income families cover internet costs beyond the pandemic:
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  • There should be a permanent broadband subsidy to help low-income families afford broadband service, even after the Emergency Broadband Benefit runs out.
  • There should be a separate subsidy for broadband connectivity, so low-income consumers dont have to choose between mobile phone service and in-home broadband service.

More than 25,000 Central Virginians Could Get Broadband Access Through Regional Broadband Partnership

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Broadband, Telecommunications, Information and communications technology, Digital technology, Internet access, Fiber to the x, Municipal broadband, National broadband plan

The agreement could extend access to more than 25,000 Virginians who currently lack access to reliable broadband services.

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  • The agreement could extend access to more than 25,000 Virginians who currently lack access to reliable broadband services.
  • "We are excited to work with Firefly Fiber Broadband, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative and each participating county to help support the expansion of this critical service."
  • Firefly is eager to spread its wings and light up households and businesses with reliable and affordable fiber broadband through the Regional Internet Service Expansion (RISE) project."
  • This fiber capacity can be used for operational needs as well as broadband access, reducing broadband deployment costs for internet service providers.

Wireless Broadband in Public Safety Market worth $69.6 billion by 2026 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Telecommunications, Broadband, Computer networking, Logical link control, Modem, Wireless networking, Networking hardware, Municipal broadband, National broadband plan

MarketsandMarkets has analyzed wireless adapter, access point and range extender, modem, routers, switches, and hubs as key hardware elements in the Wireless Broadband in Public Safety Market.

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  • MarketsandMarkets has analyzed wireless adapter, access point and range extender, modem, routers, switches, and hubs as key hardware elements in the Wireless Broadband in Public Safety Market.
  • The Wireless Broadband in Public Safety Market in North America is expected to be the highest revenue contributor during the forecast period.
  • The region accounted for the largest share of the overall Wireless Broadband in Public Safety Market in 2014.
  • Post 9/11, government officials in North America have been taking major steps for improving public safety by investing in wireless broadband technologies.

Wireless Broadband in Public Safety Market worth $69.6 billion by 2026 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Telecommunications, Broadband, Computer networking, Logical link control, Modem, Wireless networking, Networking hardware, Municipal broadband, National broadband plan

MarketsandMarkets has analyzed wireless adapter, access point and range extender, modem, routers, switches, and hubs as key hardware elements in the Wireless Broadband in Public Safety Market.

Key Points: 
  • MarketsandMarkets has analyzed wireless adapter, access point and range extender, modem, routers, switches, and hubs as key hardware elements in the Wireless Broadband in Public Safety Market.
  • The Wireless Broadband in Public Safety Market in North America is expected to be the highest revenue contributor during the forecast period.
  • The region accounted for the largest share of the overall Wireless Broadband in Public Safety Market in 2014.
  • Post 9/11, government officials in North America have been taking major steps for improving public safety by investing in wireless broadband technologies.

Government of Canada invests $7.7 million to bring high-speed Internet to over 2,800 more homes in southwestern Ontario

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Broadband, Information and communications technology, Articles, Technology, Internet access, Rights, Internet, Municipal broadband, Internet in Africa

Right now, too many Canadians living in rural and remote communities lack access to high-speed Internet.

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  • Right now, too many Canadians living in rural and remote communities lack access to high-speed Internet.
  • The projects being announced today were approved within six months of the formal launch of the now $2.75-billion program.
  • Since 2015, the federal government has invested more than $2.85 billion in over 4,060 infrastructure projects in Ontario communities with a population of fewer than 100,000people.
  • Thank you to the regional Internet providers for their partnership in this effort to provide broadband Internet access to these communities.

C Spire-led consortium on rural broadband access concludes research efforts

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Broadband, Information and communications technology, Telecommunications, C Spire, Technology, National broadband plan, Municipal broadband

"We weren't just interested in technical solutions to the rural broadband challenge," said Alan Jones, senior vice president of Engineering and Development for C Spire.

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  • "We weren't just interested in technical solutions to the rural broadband challenge," said Alan Jones, senior vice president of Engineering and Development for C Spire.
  • According to Federal Communications Commission data in its latest broadband report published on Jan. 19, 2021, 83 percent of rural residents have access to broadband while 98.5 percent of urban and suburban areas have high-speed access.
  • Unfortunately, the problems are even more acute in states like Mississippi where rural residents have limited or no access to basic broadband.
  • To learn more about the consortium's work and its research findings, go to the C Spire Rural Broadband Consortium website.

BroadbandNow Research Finds Increased Need for High-Speed Home Internet Service Nearly Doubled Year-Over-Year

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
Information and communications technology, Broadband, Digital media, Technology, Digital technology, Internet, New media, Telegraphy, Municipal broadband, Net neutrality

Our annual research demonstrates the importance amongst consumers now, more than ever before, to have reliable and robust services at home, said Tyler Cooper, editor-in-chief of BroadbandNow.

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  • Our annual research demonstrates the importance amongst consumers now, more than ever before, to have reliable and robust services at home, said Tyler Cooper, editor-in-chief of BroadbandNow.
  • The pandemic has cast a spotlight on the essential service of broadband internet in the home and Americans have acted by shopping for better prices and increased speeds.
  • According to the research, nearly 38 million U.S. households purchased new internet service in the previous 12 months, an increase of more than 46 percent year-over-year.
  • BroadbandNows database of providers, the largest in the U.S., delivers the highest-value guides consisting of comprehensive plans, prices and ratings for thousands of internet service providers.