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Senior Applications Engineer Mike Smith outlines RaDD's product lineup and design services, from BABA-compliant duct, pedestals and vaults to permit-ready network plans.
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Oso Internet Solutions Expands Fiber Broadband on Ramah Navajo Reservation with Adtran Technology
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Ericsson Appoints Christophe Van de Weyer as CEO of Vonage to Drive Enterprise Communications Growth
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One in Four Businesses Hit by Supply Chain Cyber Incidents
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Nokia Launches Industry's First Commercial AI-RAN Platform for 5G and 6G Networks
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Videos

Fiber Networks

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Nextlink Expands Aviat Networks Agreement to Support BEAD-Funded Rural Broadband Expansion
Backed by more than $180 million in BEAD funding, Nextlink is expanding its use of Aviat Networks' wireless transport solutions to support rural broadband deployment and connectivity...
June 22, 2026
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Connected Nation Urges Community Readiness as $20 Billion Broadband Expansion Moves Forward
Broadband deployment is accelerating nationwide through BEAD funding, but industry stakeholders say infrastructure alone will not close the digital divide. Community readiness...
June 17, 2026
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GoNetspeed Begins Fiber Broadband Expansion in East Brunswick, New Jersey
GoNetspeed has begun construction of a fiber broadband network in East Brunswick, New Jersey, as part of a $13.6 million regional expansion that will bring fiber internet access...
June 16, 2026
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Kinetic Reaches 2 Million Fiber Premises in Fiber Broadband Expansion
Kinetic has surpassed 2 million fiber premises built across its 18-state service area, marking a milestone in the company's ongoing fiber broadband expansion efforts.
June 8, 2026

BEAD

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BEAD/BABA Rundown
This week, Justine Murphy discusses new mid-band spectrum plans, Tribal broadband funding, and the FCC's latest Covered List proposals.
July 10, 2026
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BEAD/BABA Rundown
This week, Justine Murphy discusses NTIA’s new guidance on BEAD non-service reason codes, new UCC-1 filing requirements for BEAD-funded equipment, and the FCC’s scrutiny of State...
June 26, 2026
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BEAD/BABA Rundown
This week, Justine Murphy discusses proposed FCC permitting reforms, new licensing requirements for submarine cable equipment operators, and Wisconsin’s $60 million effort to ...
June 12, 2026
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The state's broadband initiative shows a diverse mix of recipients, with investments in LEO satellite services, traditional ISPs, and local utilities.
March 18, 2026

4G & 5G

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VIAVI Uses AI Digital Twins to Test and Secure Future 6G Networks
VIAVI is using AI-powered digital twins and advanced network simulation to help secure future 6G networks, enabling telecom engineers to test cyber threats, validate defenses,...
July 15, 2026
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Nokia and Taiwan Mobile Advance AI-Native 5G Networks with Intelligent Automation and Energy Optimization
Nokia and Taiwan Mobile are expanding 5G network capabilities with AI-driven automation, predictive analytics, and energy optimization technologies designed to improve performance...
July 15, 2026
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AT&T and Ericsson Demonstrate 5G Integrated Sensing for Drone Detection
AT&T and Ericsson demonstrated how existing 5G infrastructure can detect and track drones using Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC), highlighting the potential for network...
July 14, 2026
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Broadband and Resilient Networks Propel Satellite Communications Market Growth
Demand for broadband access, mobility services, and mission-critical communications is driving rapid growth in the satellite communication market.
June 17, 2026

Industry Trends

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Wireless Network Quality Hits Record Levels, JD Power Study Finds
A new JD Power study finds U.S. wireless network quality has reached record levels, with fewer reported problems even as consumer device usage declines.
July 21, 2026
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Securus to Deploy Secure Communications Infrastructure Across Federal Bureau of Prisons
Securus Technologies will deploy a secure communications and digital infrastructure platform across the Federal Bureau of Prisons, bringing secure tablets, voice services, and...
July 13, 2026
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Ericsson, AT&T and MediaTek Validate 5G Advanced Low-Latency Mobility in North American Field Trial
Ericsson, AT&T and MediaTek completed North America's first in-field trial of 5G Advanced Low-Latency Mobility, demonstrating Layer 1/Layer 2 Triggered Mobility that reduced handover...
July 8, 2026
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T-Mobile Appoints Chris Sambar as Chief Enterprise Officer
T-Mobile has named Chris Sambar as Chief Enterprise Officer as part of a broader executive leadership reorganization aimed at expanding its enterprise, SMB and government businesses...
July 8, 2026

Technology

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Cato Networks and OpenAI Expand Partnership to Accelerate AI-Driven Cybersecurity
The collaboration between Cato Networks and OpenAI will focus on integrating AI into cybersecurity workflows, including vulnerability discovery and prioritization.
June 23, 2026
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LoRa Alliance Outlines Multi-Year LoRaWAN Roadmap for IoT Interoperability and Network Expansion
The latest LoRa Alliance roadmap details how LoRaWAN will evolve to support next-generation IoT applications and scalable global connectivity.
June 3, 2026
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Cybersecurity Leaders Warn AI Threats Are Outpacing Corporate Readiness
Experts at the Beyond the SOC (Security Operations Center) roundtable warned that AI-powered cyberattacks are accelerating faster than many organizations can adapt.
May 27, 2026
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TELUS Digital Releases 2026 GenAI Safety Benchmark Covering 34 Leading AI Models
Based on more than 620,000 adversarial tests, TELUS Digital’s latest AI security study highlights growing enterprise risks tied to generative AI adoption.
May 27, 2026