Educational Broadband Service

Surf Internet Empowers Growth with CDG's MBS Cloud - Operations and Revenue Platform

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

"We are very excited for Surf to launch our OSS/BSS platform," remarked CDG's CEO, Jason Dandridge.

Key Points: 
  • "We are very excited for Surf to launch our OSS/BSS platform," remarked CDG's CEO, Jason Dandridge.
  • "Surf represents a growing group of forward-looking BSPs who are seeking a blend of independence and integration vs a closed one-system-for-all solution.
  • According to Deborah Crawford, COO at Surf Internet, "We are thrilled to launch CDG's OSS/BSS platform.
  • It is an ideal fit for our business strategy to provide optimal services to our customers through innovation, automation, and dedication.

Lytus Technologies makes significant progress on Broadband and IPTV Services

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

Mumbai | New York, July 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq-listed Lytus Technologies Holdings PTV.

Key Points: 
  • Mumbai | New York, July 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq-listed Lytus Technologies Holdings PTV.
  • Ltd. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ:LYT), a leading global technology-driven services company, has recently shared updates on progress on its IPTV and Broadband Services.
  • The Company announced the launch of its IPTV and Broadband services to its customers in India.
  • It has installed a dedicated IPTV headend which is equipped with the latest technology to deliver quality content to its subscribers.

VCTI Launches Broadband Map Integrity Service to Assist States, Localities, Schools, and Others to Challenge FCC Broadband Maps

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

SOMERSET, N.J., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VCTI, the broadband and network technology experts, today announced its Broadband Map Integrity service. The new offering is designed to help states, municipalities, schools and other interested parties to quickly and efficiently submit challenges to the recently-released FCC maps, the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric (Fabric), that will inform the allocation of $42.5 billion in BEAD (Broadband Equity Access and Deployment) grants. Current estimates place map inaccuracies at around one-to-two percent, which could translate to three million underserved households being excluded from the final maps.

Key Points: 
  • SOMERSET, N.J., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VCTI , the broadband and network technology experts, today announced its Broadband Map Integrity service.
  • Current estimates place map inaccuracies at around one-to-two percent, which could translate to three million underserved households being excluded from the final maps.
  • Leveraging their expertise and suite of geospatial tools, the VCTI Broadband Map Integrity solution normalizes the addresses to map to the Fabric, and identifies missing and misclassified locations.
  • Broadband Map Integrity is the latest addition to VCTI's Broadband Service Provider Solutions Suite.

VCTI Supports Nearly $1 Billion in Broadband Service Provider Grant Applications

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

SOMERSET, N.J., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VCTI , the broadband and network technology experts, today announced that to-date, the company has supported nearly $1 billion in Broadband Service Provider subsidy applications and bids.

Key Points: 
  • SOMERSET, N.J., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VCTI , the broadband and network technology experts, today announced that to-date, the company has supported nearly $1 billion in Broadband Service Provider subsidy applications and bids.
  • VCTI's portfolio of Broadband Service Provider Investment Optimization services support expansion plans with detailed economic analysis, under- and unserved location mapping services, network plans and infrastructure information.
  • VCTI analytics and optimized network plans allow service providers to submit detailed, highly credible bids that are based on accurate service data by location, and realistic cost projections.
  • VCTI's Broadband Service Provider Solutions include:
    Broadband Investment Optimization Service (BIO) identifies the viable technology options with economic analysis in targeted areas to help service providers prioritize infrastructure investment opportunities, accelerate time to revenue and optimize ROI.

Michigan Broadband Services Selects Adtran to Bring Managed Wi-Fi to Rural Communities

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Michigan Broadband Services is an internet service provider that serves rural communities.

Key Points: 
  • Michigan Broadband Services is an internet service provider that serves rural communities.
  • While high-speed internet connectivity is a rare luxury in many rural towns, Michigan Broadband Services wanted to ensure its customers had the same or better quality of connectivity as any other market across Michigan.
  • These benefits make this deployment a win-win for us and the people and communities we serve, said Phil Truran, President and GM at Michigan Broadband Services.
  • Michigan Broadband Services is committed to delivering the level of service normally found in bigger cities delivered by much larger operators.

Cambium Networks Announces cnHeat™ with Integrated Broadband Data Collection (BDC) for Fixed Wireless Connectivity

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambium Networks (NASDAQ: CMBM), a leading global provider of wireless networking solutions, today announced that the cnHeat network planning software now makes it easy for all fixed wireless broadband service providers to meet their FCC-mandated Broadband Data Collection (BDC) reporting requirements. cnHeat and the integrated BDC reporting is manufacturer agnostic and can be exercised with Cambium Networks fixed wireless broadband infrastructure, as well other available fixed wireless infrastructure providers' solutions. The platform is particularly beneficial for service providers seeking to deliver reliable fixed wireless connectivity using the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) frequency band in the context of the NTIA Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. 

Key Points: 
  • cnHeat and the integrated BDC reporting is manufacturer agnostic and can be exercised with Cambium Networks fixed wireless broadband infrastructure, as well other available fixed wireless infrastructure providers' solutions.
  • "Broadband service providers are deploying fixed wireless connectivity to rapidly provide cost-effective connectivity," said Scott Imhoff, Senior Vice President of Product Management and Planning.
  • The BEAD program defines"Reliable Broadband Service" as broadband service that the Broadband Data Maps show is accessible to a location.
  • Service providers can use cnHeat with integrated Broadband Data Collection to provide 1-meter precise coverage predictions based on LIDAR data that meets BDC requirements and delivers consistently reliable service to subscribers.Built upon Cambium Networks' expertise in fixed wireless Radio Frequency (RF) planning, propagation, and modeling and integrated with GIS data down to one-meter precision, cnHeat enables network operators to generate highly accurate RF predictions and offer reliable service with fixed wireless broadband technology.

Kajeet Awards $550,000 To 22 Organizations for Purchasing Connectivity Solutions That Drive Digital Inclusion in Education

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

MCLEAN, Va., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kajeet®, a leading provider of wireless connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver secure, reliable and managed IoT solutions to over 3,000 businesses, schools and districts, and state and local governments, today announced the 22 recipients of its 2022 Homework Gap Grant. To further the mission of closing the Digital Divide for students across the United States, each grant recipient will receive up to $25,000, which they may use for any combination of Kajeet Education Broadband solutions, including WiFi hotspots, school bus WiFi, LTE-embedded Chromebooks and routers.

Key Points: 
  • "The number of missed opportunities adds up when you look at the evenings, weekends, breaks, and the summer.
  • Most winners plan to use a combination of solutions, including WiFi hotspots ( Kajeet SmartSpot ) and bus WiFi ( Kajeet SmartBus ), to create a more digitally inclusive learning environment for students.
  • Kajeet's Private Network solutions simplify private wireless to allow customers to design, install and manage their own private wireless networks.
  • Jodie Booras, Gabriel Marketing Group (for Kajeet), 619-564-9306, [email protected]

Unlicensed Spectrum Does Provide Reliable Internet Access: A Statement from Preseem

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

WATERLOO, Ontario, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This is a statement from Preseem regarding the NTIA's $41.6-billion BEAD Program and its definition of Reliable Broadband Service.

Key Points: 
  • WATERLOO, Ontario, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This is a statement from Preseem regarding the NTIA's $41.6-billion BEAD Program and its definition of Reliable Broadband Service.
  • Many local and regional Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs) provide internet service to their customers via fixed wireless over unlicensed spectrum.
  • Despite its name, unlicensed spectrum does not mean "illegal" or "unregulated" in the internet world.
  • That's why we stand with WISPA and urge the NTIA to amend their definition of Reliable Broadband Service to include those providing essential internet access via fixed wireless over unlicensed spectrum.

Viasat and Batelco Sign MOU for the Commercialization and Distribution of Business-to-Business Broadband Connectivity Services Across MENA

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

The non-binding MOU between Viasat and Batelco focuses on the potential commercialization and distribution of satellite broadband connectivity to businesses in the MENA region.

Key Points: 
  • The non-binding MOU between Viasat and Batelco focuses on the potential commercialization and distribution of satellite broadband connectivity to businesses in the MENA region.
  • Viasat and Batelco seek to leverage satellite broadband capacity from Viasat's current satellite systems, with plans to evolve to the ViaSat-3 satellite platform, once launched and operational.
  • As a first step of the MOU, the companies expect to implement a proof-of-concept trial within the next several months.
  • Peter Langkilde, Viasat's general manager, Broadband Services, Europe, Middle East and Africa stated, "Viasat is on a path to bring high-quality broadband connectivity to the world.

Kajeet Joins T-Mobile to Present at NEBSA Annual Conference on March 1, 2022

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Hybrid learning models are becoming more prevalent, and many institutions now offer virtual curriculums.

Key Points: 
  • Hybrid learning models are becoming more prevalent, and many institutions now offer virtual curriculums.
  • It is crucial that all students are connected to the wealth of digital learning opportunities available to them.
  • At the National Educational Broadband Service Association (NEBSA) Annual Conference, Rovarino and King will participate in a panel titled "New 2.5 GHz Applications and Innovations."
  • Prior to joining Kajeet, Rovarino served as principal of Red Rover Ltd., an enterprise system integration for computation and storage.