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fromTelecompetitor
2 weeks ago

Is BEAD the New RDOF? An Industry Veteran On the (Potentially Grim) Future of BEAD

BEAD cost thresholds and private equity pressure risk leaving rural communities with lower-quality LEO satellite service instead of promised fiber and unsustainable investment models.
Tech industry
fromTelecompetitor
2 weeks ago

Comcast Deploys Ciena Technology to Extend Fiber Impact

Comcast is deploying Ciena's 5131 Coherent Access Platform to extend fiber over 100 km and deliver 100 Gb/s capacity to more communities.
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fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

A Mixed Bag: Six More States Release BEAD Award Recommendations Under New Rules

"Arkansas' total BEAD grant outlay stands at $308.3 million, a savings of more than $275 million compared to the prior version of the program," wrote Arkansas State Broadband Director Glen E. Howie, Jr., in a message accompanying the state's final proposal, which is available for public comment. The biggest winners , measured in dollars, were Hometown Internet and Aristotle Unified Communications, followed by Brightspeed and Comcast. Both LEO operators - SpaceX and Amazon Kuiper - are slated to receive funding.
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US politics
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Starlink wants billions in grants, but state governments aren't cooperating

States are channeling most BEAD broadband funds into fiber deployments, leaving only minimal subsidies for Starlink despite revised federal rules favoring tech neutrality.
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European startups
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

The plan for nationwide fiber internet might be upended for Starlink

The BEAD program aims to provide fiber-based internet access to all US households, especially in rural areas, but faces administrative hurdles and potential changes.
Current delays under the BEAD program stem from calls for slower implementation due to state concerns, not from lack of readiness.
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