Fiber Broadband Association’s Post

The Pennsylvania Broadband Authority announced a proposed $9,673,144 grant to Comcast to expand high-speed internet to approximately 2,500 households across underserved portions of southern York County. Since 2020, the County of York and the YoCo Fiber Broadband Task Force have worked to document gaps in internet service across large swathes of York County and advocate to state and federal officials for increased public and private investment to expand broadband infrastructure. Although there remains much more to be done before our county is fully served, this is the type of investment that occurs when a county sets an ambitious vision to close the digital divide and welcomes all public and private partners and government officials to the table. We look forward to working with Comcast to ensure they are able to deploy funding and expand access to these households as quickly as possible. And we encourage other private internet service providers to join this work and continue investing in the YoCo Fiber’s vision for affordable countywide high speed, broadband access. York County Economic Alliance https://lnkd.in/efqQfivp

🚨 Is the UK's Broadband Strategy on Solid Ground? 🚨 Telecoms Minister Sir Chris Bryant’s recent open letter to the telecoms industry underscores the importance of infrastructure sharing, particularly the use of telegraph poles despite public pressure against the use of poles. In addition, a recent Opensignal study indicates that countries with limited infrastructure sharing but targeted government subsidies for private investment often achieve better broadband reliability. This contradiction is exactly what we explore in this article. We look at the benefits, risks, and potential alternatives to poles to ensure we not only meet our targets but also deliver robust and reliable connectivity for everyone. For those working in telecoms, digital infrastructure, or anyone interested in the future of UK connectivity, this is essential reading. 👉 https://buff.ly/4dJzoNh #Broadband #Telecoms #DigitalStrategy #Infrastructure #Connectivity #UKTech #SmartCities OpenreachDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology Virgin Media Hyperoptic CityFibre Community Fibre Limited G.Network CommunicationssGigaclearrNetomniaTrooliiFibrussBrskktoobbHBNLLGiggleeJurassic FibreeSwish Fibre GiganettAllPoints FibreeInfracapitallConnect FibreeTruespeedd

Interesting article, on the hype for fiber broadband. Is it waning or is still hyping? However, the article misses the economic framework that government is the payor of last resort. Hype here seems to be connected to shareholders wins and quarterly subscriptions, excitement from the for-profits about profits. NY has secured a mix of grant awards from federal monies and state appropriations that aim to connect underserved and unserved locations to fiber broadband by locally driven and publicly funded efforts, in addition to the BEAD process which will include public and private telecom & broadband infrastructure companies. Local HYPE for municipal infrastructure programs is REAL in New York State!!

🚨 Is the UK's Broadband Strategy on Solid Ground? 🚨 Telecoms Minister Sir Chris Bryant’s recent open letter to the telecoms industry underscores the importance of infrastructure sharing, particularly the use of telegraph poles despite public pressure against the use of poles. In addition, a recent Opensignal study indicates that countries with limited infrastructure sharing but targeted government subsidies for private investment often achieve better broadband reliability. This contradiction is exactly what we explore in this article. We look at the benefits, risks, and potential alternatives to poles to ensure we not only meet our targets but also deliver robust and reliable connectivity for everyone. For those working in telecoms, digital infrastructure, or anyone interested in the future of UK connectivity, this is essential reading. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJ3CnrFZ #Broadband #Telecoms #DigitalStrategy #Infrastructure #Connectivity #UKTech #SmartCities OpenreachDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology Virgin Media Hyperoptic CityFibre Community Fibre Limited G.Network CommunicationssGigaclearrNetomniaTrooliiFibrussBrskktoobbHBNLLGiggleeJurassic FibreeSwish Fibre GiganettAllPoints FibreeInfracapitallConnect FibreeTruespeedd

States will be able to spend Broadband Access, Equity and Deployment funds on alternate technologies, including unlicensed spectrum, coaxial cable or licensed wireless. Learn more via Fierce Network https://ow.ly/gn7850SUbWw #BroadbandAccess #EquityAndDeployment #UnlicensedSpectrum #LicensedWireless #CoaxialCable #TelecomTech #DigitalInfrastructure #ConnectivityMatters #TechPolicy #InternetForAll

As mobile network operators (#MNOs) are looking at fiber in the middle mile to provide the transport for their fixed wireless access (#FWA) initiatives leveraging their licensed spectrum, WISPs are looking at utilizing unlicensed spectrum to serve their enterprise and residential customers with FWA. This article provides a good read on how fiber and wireless technologies are being relied upon for a converged network to address the most difficult “last mile” connectivity. Ultimately, to bridge the digital divide in a cost-effective and efficient manner, wireless in the last mile is a great option. And, on our part, our #multibeam #lensantennas are optimized for the last-mile in dense-urban, suburban and rural macro networks as the focus is on delivering digital equity effectively. Good write up here from Fierce Network’s Masha Abarinova and Linda Hardesty. https://lnkd.in/gN4_dMX6

Broadband expansion is not just about connectivity—it's about fostering growth and development across various sectors. The recent article highlights Duncan, SC’s expansion efforts, which underscore the critical role that reliable internet access plays in supporting local businesses and communities. It’s also exciting to see how companies like AFL are contributing to this progress by providing essential fiber solutions that enable these advancements. As we continue to work towards broadening internet access, partnerships and innovations in the industry will be key to ensuring comprehensive and sustainable expansion. Read more about the expansion and its impact here: https://lnkd.in/gjqhGcRU #BroadbandExpansion #InternetAccess 

We're still reminding our client's audience about their news, it's all part of getting them in front of the right audience at the right time, and keeping them there! #b2bmarketing #b2bmarketingstrategy #pr #tradepress #ukmfg #ukmanufacturing #manufacturingmarketing #communications

🌐 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗫𝗚𝗦-𝗣𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆: 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱 ✨ ✔️ 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: XGS-PON, or 10 Gigabit Symmetric Passive Optical Network, represents a groundbreaking advancement in FTTH networks, boasting staggering speeds of 10 Gbit/s for both download and upload. ✔️ 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀: XGS-PON offers unmatched speed and reliability. It facilitates lightning-fast data transfers, ensures seamless connectivity, and enhances user experience across various applications for businesses and residential users alike. ✔️ 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀: Embrace XGS-PON's potential by forging strategic partnerships and making targeted infrastructure investments. By staying ahead of the curve in technological innovation, you can effectively address the surging demand for high-speed broadband connectivity. #FTTH #XGSPON #technologicalInnovation

This comes with a report that continues the previous conversations. Here, Verizon has decided it is going to focus on wireless -- FWA, and even attempts to include it as a 'broadband' 100% fiber optic network, service-- even though the tower can be far away; the farther away from the cell tower the worse the speed. Problem is -- the fiber appears to be funded via the state utility -- using -- wait for it -- Title II, yes, a direct contradiction to the statement "title II harms investment". and, as we wrote, Verizon NY has had a steady $1.2 billion in annual construction -- mostly diverted to wireless vs upgrading the rural areas of NY state. no state broadband agency has even mentioned the incumbent telecommunications utilities by name (like Harry Potter's "He who has no name"-- and these investment calls are now more Kabuki theater-- no one even mentioned there are still utilities or that it is the Verizon footprint-- which has been allowed to deteriorate -- and part of the history and causes of the Digital Divide-- that is not being told, creating deformed public policy drivers and decision.