Digital divide

ATX ‘2050 Project’ Survey Indicates MSOs Weighing Upgrade Options

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Software, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Technology, Other Transport, Trucking, Transport, Other Technology, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Telecommunications, FTTH, DAA, Hybrid, DOCSIS, Digital, ATX, Digital divide, Research, HFC, Plant, Intelligence, FDX, PON, Unified, FDD, Reliability, Cable television

The survey also shows an uptick in interest in focusing on attributes beyond speed to compete with FTTH providers, such as reliability, low latency and superior end-user experience.

Key Points: 
  • The survey also shows an uptick in interest in focusing on attributes beyond speed to compete with FTTH providers, such as reliability, low latency and superior end-user experience.
  • Sustainability, especially as it relates to backup-power solutions, was another growing concern among MSOs, survey findings revealed.
  • “For more than 30 years and counting, the HFC network has been the gold standard for broadband delivery,” said ATX CTO Jay Lee.
  • ATX will reveal the results of the 2024 survey in a webinar on Thursday, April 25, at 11 AM EDT .

unWired Broadband, Largest ngFWA Operator in CA, Expands Tarana-Powered Network

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, Audio, Video, Hardware, Technology, Carriers and Services, Mobile, Wireless, Churn, Mouth, Radio, CCO, G1, Plant propagation, FWA, Multimedia, Digital divide, Mobile phone

unWired will pass tens of thousands of underserved locations in both licensed and unlicensed spectrum over the next 12 months with ngFWA.

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  • unWired will pass tens of thousands of underserved locations in both licensed and unlicensed spectrum over the next 12 months with ngFWA.
  • unWired will pass tens of thousands of underserved locations in both licensed and unlicensed spectrum over the next 12 months with ngFWA.
  • Fast forwarding two years to today — more than 200 operators have embraced Tarana’s technology globally, and unWired is the largest ngFWA service provider in the state of California.
  • We share their mission and look forward to continuing progress on the digital divide in California with unWired."

T-Mobile and Governor Jeff Landry Reveal Massive $290 Million 5G Network Upgrade in Louisiana

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
5G, Women, Retail, Men, Hispanic, Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, Online Retail, Consumer, Department Stores, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Communications, Apps, Applications, Carriers and Services, Specialty, Investment, Weather, AT&T, UN, Verizon Communications, Overalls, RV, Hammond, Louisiana, Wi-Fi, Emergency, Tablet, Pelican, Student, Digital divide, T-Mobile

By leveraging the power of its leading 5G network, T-Mobile is bringing a new choice for reliable, affordable home and business internet to Louisiana.

Key Points: 
  • By leveraging the power of its leading 5G network, T-Mobile is bringing a new choice for reliable, affordable home and business internet to Louisiana.
  • Today, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet is available to over 50% of homes in Louisiana – that’s over one million households.
  • T-Mobile is the leader in 5G, delivering the country’s largest, fastest and most awarded 5G network .
  • The Un-carrier’s 5G network covers more than 330 million people across two million square miles — more square miles than AT&T and Verizon combined.

Fiber Broadband Association Launches Fiber Forward AMPLIFY Awards

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Interior Design, Public Policy, Government, State, Local, Technology, Telecommunications, Construction & Property, Networks, Constellation, FBA, EPB, Ecosystem, Product innovation, Star, Content, Conference, Community, Digital divide, Connect2, OnTrac, Woman, Committee, Internet service provider

The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) today unveiled its first annual Fiber Forward AMPLIFY Awards program.

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  • The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) today unveiled its first annual Fiber Forward AMPLIFY Awards program.
  • The awards recognize individuals, companies, and innovations that demonstrate the ability to amplify and advance the fiber broadband industry.
  • The Fiber Forward AMPLIFY Award winners will be honored at Fiber Connect 2024 , July 28-31, in Nashville, Tenn.
    Each year, FBA recognizes extraordinary contributions to the fiber broadband industry through its Star, Photon, and Gene Scott awards.
  • The Fiber Forward AMPLIFY Awards expand our acknowledgment of the individuals and companies that are advancing our mission,” said Evann Freeman, Fiber Broadband Association Board Member and Conference Committee Chair, and Vice President, Government & Community Relations at EPB of Chattanooga.

T-Mobile Creates Lasting Change in California with $50,000 Donation to Nonprofits

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, 5G, Carriers and Services, Philanthropy, Software, Networks, Internet, Foundation, Maker, Education, McDonald House, Achievement Medal, Raphael House, Investment, Meal, Disability, Housing, UN, Golden State, Partnership, Human, Life, Ronald McDonald House Charities, TMUS, Contra Costa County, California, RMHC, Poverty, Family, Tablet, Caregiver, Movement, Child, Homelessness, Student, Digital divide, San Francisco Bay, Boy, T-Mobile, Mental, Organization, CASA, Toy

Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland is dedicated to developing its community’s youth into positive contributors to society.

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  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland is dedicated to developing its community’s youth into positive contributors to society.
  • “T-Mobile is proving to be a true partner that's willing to invest in the futures of Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland youth.
  • “T-Mobile’s donation powers our work to serve families with individualized, crucial support services, laying the foundation for their long-term stability.
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Comcast Digital Equity Initiatives Designed to Help Give Atlantans “Unlimited Possibilities”

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Monday, April 15, 2024
Security, Technology, Carriers and Services, Finance, Consulting, Small Business, Business, Communications, Professional Services, TV and Radio, Media, Telecommunications, Software, Entertainment, Internet, Mobile, Wireless, Project, Small business, RICE, Investment, News, Entrepreneurship, Student, Digital, Government, Tax, Work, Computer security, Human voice, Multimedia, Internet access, Atlanta metropolitan area, Digital divide, Economic development, Metro, Growth

Comcast RISE’s goal is to support the growth of small businesses in locations across metro Atlanta and surrounding areas while advancing digital literacy and equity.

Key Points: 
  • Comcast RISE’s goal is to support the growth of small businesses in locations across metro Atlanta and surrounding areas while advancing digital literacy and equity.
  • The grants will include resources and programs designed to help bring digital equity closer to reality in Atlanta, including business coaching sessions, education resources, a $5,000 monetary grant, creative production, media schedules, and technology makeovers.
  • “Deep, long-term investments are needed in our communities to make digital equity a reality in Atlanta,” said Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.
  • In the last three years alone, Comcast has made more than $48.5 million in donations to Atlanta-based organizations and initiatives focused on digital equity.

eir evo Announce Findings of Research on Digitalisation within Irish Frontline Organisations

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Friday, April 12, 2024
Mobile, Wireless, Other Technology, Technology, Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence, Education, Health, Heart, Literacy, Partnership, Research, Artificial intelligence, Culture, Microsoft, ChatGPT, Digital divide

eir evo today released the findings of a comprehensive research study providing an assessment of digitalisation within frontline service organisations, measuring digital maturity* and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within each entity.

Key Points: 
  • eir evo today released the findings of a comprehensive research study providing an assessment of digitalisation within frontline service organisations, measuring digital maturity* and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within each entity.
  • A clear challenge emerging is how frontline services can better leverage, integrate and connect their devices and solutions for frontline workers to address these pain points.
  • Martin Wells, Managing Director of eir evo, commented on the findings, "Our research highlights a disparity in digital adoption among frontline workers across Ireland.
  • “At eir evo, we know how vital digital inclusion is, and how AI can help frontline organisations succeed.

The Common Language of Telecom Helps Rural Service Providers Close the Digital Divide

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
Apps, Applications, Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Security, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Data Management, Language, Copper, School, City, ROI, IIJA, Digital divide, Lingua franca, USDA, Internet service provider

Although government funding and private investment is available to help fund rural broadband buildouts, a host of business and technological challenges continue to undermine service provider initiatives to close the digital divide.

Key Points: 
  • Although government funding and private investment is available to help fund rural broadband buildouts, a host of business and technological challenges continue to undermine service provider initiatives to close the digital divide.
  • But rural service providers often have an incomplete view of gaps in their fiber, copper or mobile coverage.
  • For example, rural service providers can use Common Language CLLI Codes to instantly determine the location and functionality of network infrastructure such as towers, poles, routers and points of presence.
  • “Common Language gives rural service providers the authoritative data they need to pinpoint exactly where broadband network coverage is unavailable and the location and capabilities of infrastructure to help close those gaps.

Kinetic Ribbon Cutting in Cabarrus County as Kinetic Construction brings Mount Pleasant up to Fiber Fast Internet Speeds

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Friday, April 12, 2024
Telecommunications, Construction & Property, Networks, Internet, Technology, Urban Planning, Carriers and Services, Mobile, Wireless, Household, Small business, SD-WAN, OfficeSuite, Digital divide, Windstream Holdings, Quality of life, Internet service provider

Kinetic's commitment to bridging the digital divide and providing fast fiber internet to communities is exemplified by the completion of this project.

Key Points: 
  • Kinetic's commitment to bridging the digital divide and providing fast fiber internet to communities is exemplified by the completion of this project.
  • Kinetic successfully equipped 1,257 households in Mount Pleasant with fiber internet, representing an impressive 44% coverage of the town.
  • The ribbon-cutting ceremony will mark the official launch of Kinetic's fiber broadband internet service in Mount Pleasant.
  • "We are thrilled to celebrate the completion of our fiber broadband internet construction in Mount Pleasant," Kinetic North Carolina Operations President Stacy Hale said.

Connected Nation teams up with eero to bring faster, more reliable internet to underserved homes

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Connectivity, National Digital Inclusion Alliance, Amazon, Internet, Learning, Digital, Digital divide, Vision, Eero, Work, Organization, Health

WASHINGTON, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Connected Nation (CN) announced today that it is working with three nonprofits across the country to distribute 5,000 eero (an Amazon Company) mesh wifi devices to households, families, and individuals who are in need of faster and more reliable wifi.

Key Points: 
  • Human-I-T , E2D , and National Digital Inclusion Alliance will receive and distribute eero devices based on the needs of their communities.
  • By connecting eero mesh wifi to their internet connections, customers can eliminate dead zones and achieve fast, reliable wifi throughout their home.
  • That's why I'm thrilled to team up with Connected Nation and provide 5,000 eero mesh wifi devices to bring faster, more reliable connectivity to customers in need."
  • Program will be overseen by Connected Nation and the three partner organizations will be distributing the devices.