Fixed Wireless Access in the 5G Era: Bridging Gaps in Broadband Coverage
As the digital divide persists in suburban and rural communities, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) powered by 5G is gaining attention as a viable and cost-effective alternative to fiber and cable. Although early adoption rates have plateaued in some markets, FWA’s long-term growth trajectory remains strong, particularly in enterprise and underserved regions, driven by technological innovation and federal infrastructure investment.
Nearly 300 Hill Staffers Attend “Fiber Day on the Hill” to Learn How Fiber Broadband is Powering America’s Economic and Technological Future
Headline: On April 9, the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) hosted its annual Fiber Day on the Hill event.Article: nearly 300 Congressional staffers and featuring key voices from both Capitol Hill and the […]
The Broadband Divide in the US Is Not Color Blind
Headline: Surveys show that Black, Hispanic and Native Americans are significantly less likely than their white counterparts to have a home internet connection and computer.Article: In early March, Karen Kama […]
Spacecoin plans $2-per-month satellite broadband in emerging markets
Headline: Spacecoin plans to launch affordable satellite Internet in India, Nigeria, and Indonesia in 2026Article: The satellite-based communication space is heating up in India and other emerging markets, with another […]
MediaTek believes that embedding agentic AI into home gateways could transform customer support and reduce costs for service providers
Headline: Why agentic AI in home gateways could be a game-changer for operatorsArticle: The evolution from traditional AI to agentic AI marks a turning point in how we build, deploy […]
Satellite Broadband Competition—New Hope, but for Which Markets?
Headlines: Undoubtedly, low-Earth orbit satellites have revolutionized broadband provision in remote, sparsely populated, and rural regions.Article: Last week, Amazon subsidiary Project Kuiper announced plans to launch the first 27 satellites in its 3000-plus planned […]
Cable broadband subscriber growth rate sinks to all-time low in Q4
Headline: US cable operators lost about 431,000 broadband subs in Q4 2024Article: Cable broadband subscriber growth reached an all-time low in the fourth quarter of 2024 despite flat and slowing […]
US Ignite Leads Broadband Plan Development for Nation’s Third-Largest County
Headline: Harris County, TX Partners with US Ignite on Broadband Plan InitiativeArticle: US Ignite, a national nonprofit with technical expertise in connectivity and technology innovation, is proud to announce a […]
Rhode Island Open for BEAD Applications
Headlines: Rhode Island began accepting applications Wednesday for its $108.7 million in Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program funds.Article: Relative to some larger states, Rhode Island has a comparatively small […]
GOCare and CDG Partner to Deliver Seamless CX Solutions for Broadband Providers
Headline: GOCare and Communications Data Group announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the customer experience for BSPs.Article: By combining GOCare’s CX solution set with CDG’s open and integration-friendly OSS/BSS platform, […]