Fiber to the premises in the United States

Cincinnati Bell Announces Partnerships in Northern Kentucky to Invest $181M and Deliver Fiber-Based Gigabit Internet to All 207,000 Campbell, Kenton, and Boone County Addresses in 24-36 Months

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Technology, Networks, Internet, Telecommunications, Broadband, Telecommunications, Bell System, Cincinnati Bell, States of the United States, Fiber to the premises, Information and communications technology, Local loop, Network architecture, Google Fiber, Fiber to the premises in the United States

Once the fiber build is complete, 95,000 new addresses in Campbell County, Kenton County, and Boone County will have access to fiber-to-the-premise gigabit Internet from Cincinnati Bell.

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  • Once the fiber build is complete, 95,000 new addresses in Campbell County, Kenton County, and Boone County will have access to fiber-to-the-premise gigabit Internet from Cincinnati Bell.
  • Cincinnati Bell currently offers fiber-based gigabit Internet to 112,000 addresses in these counties.
  • Under the agreement with Kenton County, which was approved on July 27, Cincinnati Bell will expand its fiber network and offer fiber-based gigabit Internet to 37,000 addresses that are currently unserved or underserved.
  • Under the agreement with Boone County, announced in March, Cincinnati Bell will expand its fiber network and offer fiber-based gigabit Internet to 40,000 addresses that are currently unserved or underserved.

FirstDigital Completes Acquisition of Veracity Networks, Creating the Largest Private Fiber Network in Utah

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Telecommunications, Network architecture, Broadband, Fiber to the premises, Fiber-optic communications, Local loop, Computer networking, Computing, Google Fiber, Fiber to the premises in the United States

The acquisition expands the Company's fiber reach giving FirstDigital the largest private fiber footprint in Utah.

Key Points: 
  • The acquisition expands the Company's fiber reach giving FirstDigital the largest private fiber footprint in Utah.
  • "Utah has undergone extraordinary growth, making the acquisition of Veracity Networks and its strong presence in Utah the perfect complement to our existing Utah network,"said FirstDigital President and CEO Wesley McDougal.
  • The acquisition of Veracity Networks adds significant fiber networks to the growing FirstDigital footprint across the Western United States.
  • FirstDigital's all fiber network delivers robust business fiber services, including dedicated internet access, dark fiber, Ethernet and data center solutions.

Canadian Fiber Optics Builds Fastest Residential Internet Network in Canada

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Telecommunications, Glass production, Optical fiber, Telecommunications equipment, Internet service provider, Fiber to the premises, Technology, Broadband, Local loop, Fiber to the premises by country, Fiber to the premises in the United States

Canadian Fiber Optics, Alberta-based rural internet service provider, privately funds Canada's first residential 10 Gigabit fiber optic network to support local community organizations, businesses and families, supporting jobs and spurring economic growth.

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  • Canadian Fiber Optics, Alberta-based rural internet service provider, privately funds Canada's first residential 10 Gigabit fiber optic network to support local community organizations, businesses and families, supporting jobs and spurring economic growth.
  • VALLEYVIEW, AB, June 29, 2021 /CNW/ - Canadian Fiber Optics (CFOC) today announced the launch of Canada's fastest residential internet network through its Northern Lights Fiber (NLF) brand by offering 10 Gbps speeds to Valleyview's residential, business and industrial customers.
  • Canadian Fiber Optics, privately funds Canada's first residential 10 Gigabit community in Northwestern Alberta.
  • "We are very excited to be launching Canada's fastest residential internet in Valleyview, Alberta."

Consolidated Communications’ Fiber Expansion Delivering Gigabit Internet to 32,000 More Southern New Hampshire Locations

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ: CNSL), a top 10 fiber provider, is bringing symmetrical, gigabit, fiber internet to 25,000 residents and businesses in the New Hampshire towns of Durham, Kingston, North Hampton, Pelham, Raymond, Rye, Salem and Seabrook this month.

Key Points: 
  • Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ: CNSL), a top 10 fiber provider, is bringing symmetrical, gigabit, fiber internet to 25,000 residents and businesses in the New Hampshire towns of Durham, Kingston, North Hampton, Pelham, Raymond, Rye, Salem and Seabrook this month.
  • Fiber network construction, as part of Consolidateds network expansion, is also underway in six other states and in additional New Hampshire locations.
  • Residents can visit consolidated.com/FiberLife or call 1-888-598-1785 to learn more about Consolidateds new fiber internet and register or pre-register for service.
  • Leveraging an advanced fiber network spanning 47,400 fiber route miles, Consolidated Communications is a top-10 fiber provider in the U.S. offering a wide range of communications solutions, including: high-speed Internet, data, phone, security, managed services, cloud services and wholesale, carrier solutions.

C Spire Fiber expands availability of ultra-fast Gigabit internet in Alabama

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Telecommunications, Broadband, Information and communications technology, Network architecture, Fiber to the premises, Local loop, C Spire, Madison County, Mississippi, Fiber to the x, Internet service provider, Fiber to the premises by country, Fiber to the premises in the United States

Service is planned for the first customers this summer.\nMobile County, with nearly 179,000 population outside of the city of Mobile and 10 other cities, will be one of the latest Alabama markets to get the ultra-fast broadband services from C Spire Fiber.

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  • Service is planned for the first customers this summer.\nMobile County, with nearly 179,000 population outside of the city of Mobile and 10 other cities, will be one of the latest Alabama markets to get the ultra-fast broadband services from C Spire Fiber.
  • Construction is underway in Pelham.\nIn January 2021, C Spire announced a $1 billion investment to speed the development and deployment of fiber broadband and network enhancements , and about $500 million is set to be spent on fiber expansion in Alabama over a five-year period.
  • C Spire\'s deployment of all-fiber symmetrical infrastructure and ultra-fast broadband internet helps attract industry and improve Alabamians\' quality of life.\n"High-speed, all-fiber broadband internet service can be a game-changer for Mobile County and other Alabama communities," said Ashley Phillips, general manager of C Spire Home.
  • "Gigabit internet is a powerful solution to the digital divide in our state and will benefit the people and businesses in Mobile County.

Eastbrook, Maine, Selects Consolidated Communications to Build New Fiber High-Speed Internet Network

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
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The town is one of the first communities in Maine to build a FTTP network.

Key Points: 
  • The town is one of the first communities in Maine to build a FTTP network.
  • The new network will deliver faster, highly reliable broadband connectivity, including symmetrical Gig speeds, which is a significant increase from the Internet speeds currently available.
  • This town-wide fiber network means everyone in Eastbrook will now have access to high-speed Internet, said Julie Curtis, Eastbrooks First Selectman.
  • Leveraging an advanced fiber network spanning 46,600 fiber route miles, Consolidated Communications is a top-10 fiber provider in the U.S. offering a wide range of communications solutions, including: high-speed Internet, data, phone, security, managed services, cloud services and wholesale, carrier solutions.

Eight New Hampshire Towns to Partner with Consolidated Communications on Fiber Internet

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
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Consolidated Communications , (NASDAQ: CNSL), a top 10 fiber provider in the U.S., has been selected to build new fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) Internet networks in eight New Hampshire towns.

Key Points: 
  • Consolidated Communications , (NASDAQ: CNSL), a top 10 fiber provider in the U.S., has been selected to build new fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) Internet networks in eight New Hampshire towns.
  • These towns join a growing list of New England cities and communities who are partnering with Consolidated to enhance their towns high-speed Internet access.
  • Weve seen the positive impact of high-speed internet on local communities and are excited to partner with these towns to deliver fiber, broadband services, said Rob Koester, senior vice president, consumer product management at Consolidated Communications.
  • Leveraging an advanced fiber network spanning 46,600 fiber route miles, Consolidated Communications is a top-10 fiber provider in the U.S. offering a wide range of communications solutions, including: high-speed Internet, data, phone, security, managed services, cloud services and wholesale, carrier solutions.

Hunter Communications Awarded $19.2 Million in FCC Rural Digital Opportunity Funding to Boost Broadband Services in Oregon and California

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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Hunter Communications (Hunter), the premier fiber-optic communications services provider in southern Oregon and northern California, has been awarded $19.2 million through the Federal Communication Commissions Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Phase I auction.

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  • Hunter Communications (Hunter), the premier fiber-optic communications services provider in southern Oregon and northern California, has been awarded $19.2 million through the Federal Communication Commissions Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Phase I auction.
  • Hunter will deploy 100% fiber-optic broadband networks to offer up to 1 gigabit symmetrical internet services to 5,771 underserved homes and businesses in rural Oregon and northern California communities.
  • Hunter is a portfolio company of the bidding entity, Grain Management, LLC , a leading Washington, D.C.-based investment firm focused on the global communications sector.
  • Hunter Communications will use the $19.2 million RDOF funding to bring Fiber to the Home (FTTH) delivered internet to the following areas:

Sertex Broadband Solutions Mobilizes Rhode Island's First Fiber Network Buildout on Block Island

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Monday, February 8, 2021
Telecommunications, Broadband, Digital technology, Information and communications technology, Local loop, Network architecture, Fiber to the premises, Telephony, Fiber to the x, Internet access, Fiber to the premises in the United States, Fiber to the premises by country

This is happening to prepare for construction of the new island-wide broadband network, the first publicly-owned/privately-operated fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network in Rhode Island.

Key Points: 
  • This is happening to prepare for construction of the new island-wide broadband network, the first publicly-owned/privately-operated fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network in Rhode Island.
  • Sertex engineering professionals are mapping out the route the fiber will travel across the island.
  • "Sertex is proud to partner with BroadbandBI to bring reliable high-speed Internet service to Block Island residents, businesses, and visitors," said Michael Solitro, Sertex President and CEO.
  • The Town of New Shoreham and Sertex have partnered to deploy the first publicly-owned fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network in Rhode Island.

Blackfoot Communications Is Expanding Its Home and Business Service Coverage

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
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This project will ensure that schools and communities to homes and businesses in these areas will have the fastest and most reliable internet service for decades to come.

Key Points: 
  • This project will ensure that schools and communities to homes and businesses in these areas will have the fastest and most reliable internet service for decades to come.
  • Blackfoot was a successful bidder in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) auction administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) late last year.
  • In 2016, Blackfoot began an extensive multi-year network upgrade project to replace portions of its network with fiber optics across its cooperative service areas.
  • To date, Blackfoot has plowed thousands of fiber drops to customer locations and has converted hundreds of customers to its fiber-based broadband services.