As one of the nation’s key fiber broadband providers, Brightspeed has recently received its first allocation of federal Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program funds. The sum, exceeding $7.5 million, comes from the state of Louisiana and will enable Brightspeed to extend its fiber b
November 21, 2024How Will Segra’s Merger Transform Fiber-Optic Connectivity Services? In what many industry insiders are hailing as a transformative move in the world of fiber-optic connectivity services, Segra and Unite Private Networks (UPN) have officially merged their brands under the Segra name. Announced i
November 20, 2024The agreement between FirstLight, a leading digital infrastructure services provider, and the Maine Connectivity Authority marks a significant step towards expanding high-speed internet access in Western Maine. This ambitious project aims to build over 450 miles of fiber, targeting more than 6,600
November 20, 2024In an ambitious move to address the digital infrastructure gap in Italy, FibreConnect has secured €50 million in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB). The primary goal of this agreement is to expand fiber-optic networks in Italy's Industrial and Artisanal Areas. FibreConnect, an i
November 18, 2024AT&T has committed to a significant $1 billion investment in expanding its fiber internet network through a strategic partnership with Corning. This multi-year deal aims to enhance AT&T's high-speed internet offerings by leveraging Corning's advanced fiber optic technology and
November 1, 2024In a groundbreaking achievement, an international research team led by the Photonic Network Laboratory of the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) has demonstrated a coherent optical fiber communication system capable of transmitting data at a staggering rate of
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