Updated, Comprehensive List: BEAD Benefit of the Bargain Provisional Awards
Tuesday, 10/21: We added Washington, D.C. to our list of BEAD provisional awards. 49 states have announced provisional awards.| Telecompetitor
Tuesday, 10/21: We added Washington, D.C. to our list of BEAD provisional awards. 49 states have announced provisional awards.| Telecompetitor
The FCC will seek comment on how wireline infrastructure deployment can be accelerated using Section 253 of the Communications Act.| Telecompetitor
FCC to Study Broadband Labels, May Remove Requirements Rules intended to help customers stay informed while choosing broadband plans — known as broadband labels — could be changing, depending on the results of a study approved Tuesday morning by commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking takes aim at certain provisions of the requirements for broadband labels that have been in […] Telecompetitor| Telecompetitor
Lumen Technologies Collaborates to Enhance Internet On-Demand Connectivity Lumen Technologies says its Network-as-Service (NaaS) platform Internet On-Demand, has expanded beyond its own network in an effort to simplify connectivity for customers who want to link to off-net entities. The press release says that connecting outside the network can require dealing with multiple contracts and service models. The expansion addresses those obstacles through collaborations […] Telecompetitor| Telecompetitor
FCC Pushes Modernization Via Copper and Antiquated Rules The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken two steps towards modernization. One is aimed at the networks themselves and the other at the Code of Federal Regulations that administer it. The FCC has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at examining the best ways of transitioning away from the last vestiges of copper […] Telecompetitor| Telecompetitor
IQ Fiber Launches Service in Charleston, South Carolina Charleston, SC – October 27, 2025 – IQ Fiber, a rapidly expanding Jacksonville, Florida-based provider of 100% fiber-optic internet service, has officially launched its all-fiber network in Charleston, South Carolina, including the communities of West Ashley and the Town of Mt. Pleasant. The expansion brings reliable high-speed internet with transparent pricing and no contracts to […] Telecompetitor| Telecompetitor
South Reach Networks Announces Florida Fiber Expansion Plans MIAMI, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — South Reach Networks (SRN), a leading Florida-based telecommunications infrastructure provider that constructs, owns, and operates Metro and Long-Haul Fiber Optic Networks and Carrier Class Edge Colocation Facilities, announces today two major expansions of its fiber optic network in the Southeast and Northeast areas of Florida, adding over 60 route miles of new […] Telecompetitor| Telecompetitor
Mobile-Internet Convergence Drives Verizon/Eaton Fiber Deal Verizon’s announcement this week about the company’s commercial agreement with Eaton Fiber is the latest example of how important the “killer bundle” of mobile and internet service has become. Or, as Verizon put it in the press release, the goal is to “accelerate Verizon’s broadband and mobility convergence strategy.” Customers who buy both mobile and […] Telecompetitor| Telecompetitor
Ripple Fiber Introduces Service Promise Fiber-based broadband provider Ripple Fiber has released what it calls an “enhanced Service Promise.” The provider says that it will address service-related issues within 30 days of installation and provide as much as two months of the customers service fee “if expectations remain unmet after being given the chance to address the matter.” If applicable, […] Telecompetitor| Telecompetitor
National Advertising Division Declares AT&T in Violation of Procedures Yesterday, BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division (NAD) issued a ruling saying that AT&T violated Section 2.1(I) of the NAD/National Advertising Review Board (NARB) procedures. As a result, NAD demanded AT&T immediately remove the materials in question and “cease all future dissemination.” The procedures in question say that NARB participants — like AT&T — agree “not […] Telecompetitor| Telecompetitor
The Case for Fiber: A Necessity in the AI Age The digital divide is evolving beyond household access to broadband. As artificial intelligence (AI) is woven into the fabric of everyday life — from smart homes and virtual assistants to creative and professional tools — a new divide is emerging: those with a fiber connection, and those without. While the first half of this decade […] Telecompetitor| Telecompetitor
The report found that broadband speeds are increasing nationwide, while states with low populations and vast terrain still face challenges.| Telecompetitor
The New Mexico GWEP broadband grants program is open to Tribal governments, local governments, and rural cooperatives.| Telecompetitor
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The Student Connect broadband program was established by the New Mexico Legislature in 2021 through the Connect New Mexico Act.| Telecompetitor
The report, based on U.S. Census data, said the southern and Appalachian states saw the largest gains in connectivity this year.| Telecompetitor
This New Mexico program has awarded $3.3 million in grants, benefiting Tribal communities, local governments, and broadband cooperatives.| Telecompetitor
GoNetspeed continues to ensure that more communities throughout Connecticut gain access to high-speed 100% fiber internet infrastructure.| Telecompetitor
The network is the first fiber network in Newport, bringing up to 5 Gbps speeds to the community’s 5,000+ homes, along with 900 business and commercial locations.| Telecompetitor
Charter expects that its combination of spectrum could eventually exceed Wi-Fi speeds of 10 Gbps and reach as high as 20 Gbps.| Telecompetitor
The Broadcom Thor Ultra NIC, which now is available for sampling, complies with Ultra Ethernet Consortium specifications.| Telecompetitor
This year’s WISPA awards include Operator of the Year; Manufacturer of the Year; Product of the Year; Service of the Year; Distributor of the Year; and the Triumph Award.| Telecompetitor
New Jersey tops the U.S. in broadband competition, with the most census blocks served by multiple wired providers, says Reviews.org.| Telecompetitor
Among U.S. survey respondents thinking of switching providers, 42% say poor internet quality is the primary reason.| Telecompetitor
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The survey found that 68% of U.S. households reported Wi-Fi issues during the past year, and 67% contacted their provider at least once.| Telecompetitor
