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The report found that BEAD awards commitments will leave 1,101,356 locations unfunded — 1,342,667 counting multiple dwelling units. Read full article here: https://t.co/wMCPTVGSbd

#bead #unserved

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In today’s Telecompetitor newsletter:
A new report warns BEAD funding could leave more than 1.1 million locations unserved, while NTIA’s listening session draws strong opinions on how non-deployment funds should be used. Brightspeed rolls out Wi-Fi 7 nationwide, and Mike Romano is set to take the helm as NTCA’s new CEO. Plus: the pre-owned smartphone market shows signs of maturing, and New Mexico announces six new public Wi-Fi projects.

Read the full issue 👉 https://t.co/oqybOo86ii

#bead #ntca #ntia

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The report found T-Mobile has the top median download speed at 374.5 Mbps, followed by Verizon at 226.5 Mbps and AT&T at 193.0 Mbps. Read full article here: https://t.co/zl6kczhqij

#att #tmobile #verizon

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New Mexico's BEAD proposal was approved this week, making it one of 40 states with approved BEAD proposals. Read full article here: https://t.co/VaIO41u5cz

#bead #ntia

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In today’s Telecompetitor newsletter:
A new Ookla report ranks major mobile carriers on speed, 5G, and reliability, while New Mexico authorizes $10M in broadband funding and secures BEAD approval. SpaceX signals it may walk away from BEAD without new exemptions for LEO providers, and analysts raise concerns about hyperscaler costs and potential regulation. Plus: an updated list of NTIA BEAD approvals and an interview with NTCA’s Shirley Bloomfield on the future of rural broadband.

Read the full issue 👉 https://t.co/E3nRP1Qo5Z

#ookla #bead #ntia #ruralbroadband

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Bloomfield expects Congress and the FCC to evaluate big tech's role in Universal Service funding. Read more at https://t.co/Hy7uCAVSh7.

#USF #FCC #Congress

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This round of the Advance Colorado Broadband Mini Grant Program will link nearly 830 homes and businesses statewide. Check out the full article at https://t.co/j7OvaUq4Hz

#broadband #connectivity #colorado

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The FCC is setting the stage for new 6 GHz devices like AR/AI glasses to operate at higher powers without interference. Read the full article at https://t.co/5jZGTP1scu.

#6GHz #fcc #ar #wearables

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Blue Origin's network aims for symmetrical RF speeds up to 144 Gbps, alongside 6 Tbps optical rates. Missed the article in yesterday's @telecompetitor newsletter? Check it out at https://t.co/P5htUckvJR.

#blueorigin #techupdate

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After a compliance review, NARB recommended for a second time that the T-Mobile savings claims be revised.

Read the full article at https://t.co/X1Dkt6zf6f.

#tmobile #mobile #advertising

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The report found that only about 54% of people in the lowest-income group subscribe to home broadband internet service.

Read the full article at https://t.co/ca41hBw63X.

#homebroadband #internetservice #report #broadband

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In today’s Telecompetitor newsletter, Colorado awards $4.1M in broadband grants, the FCC moves on new 6 GHz devices, Blue Origin eyes a hybrid LEO/MEO network, scrutiny continues on T-Mobile claims, Pew highlights the broadband affordability gap, and Wi-Fi 7 arrives with Nokia and Corteca.

Read the full issue here: https://t.co/2ilheEbikZ

#colorado #fcc #pew #nokia

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The Texas grant will improve network access points so broadband providers can more easily and affordably connect to LCRA’s fiber backbone. Read full article here: https://t.co/do1FqjoJU5

#fiberbroadband #lcra #texasbroadband

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Shirley Bloomfield said the biggest challenge to the promise of BEAD is the revised guidelines’ emphasis on technology neutrality. Read full article here: https://t.co/7R3CAsy524

#bead #shirleybloomfield

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The report said advanced AI capabilities like AI-enabled glasses will put a particular strain on upload connections in the future. Read full article here: https://t.co/if5LeRxoko

#ai #mobile

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The report found that because multi-gig plans are so expensive, they drove up average price for internet service by $7 — nearly 5%. Read full article here: https://t.co/u6XTnlDugS

#multigig #internet

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A new report found that, while price and speed are critical, personalization is an important differentiator for broadband providers. Read full article here: https://t.co/tJzMRZ9Kdx

#broadbandprovider #telco

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Increasing efficiency is critical for rural broadband providers. AI can play a role in everything from network design to customer service. Read full article here: https://t.co/OsRzTTLZxG

#ai #customerservice #rural

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The report found that nearly all of the respondents said their fiber deployment costs went up the in the last 12 months. Read full article here: https://t.co/A4PGn9v2UA

#fiberdeployment #fiber

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The Pew analysis notes that NTIA has concerns about whether federal agencies can meet the permitting demands BEAD will cause.. Read full article here: https://t.co/6bgGYdHdGe

#ntia #bead #pew