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COMMUNITY
Any public or community-based entity that has identified improved broadband as a priority.
Cost: FREE
PROVIDER
Any broadband provider with a commitment to community-based broadband.
Cost: FREE
ASSOCIATE
Ethical companies whose services help communities improve their local broadband.
Cost: Based on size
ADVOCATE
Anyone committed to improving broadband access and adoption for their community.
Cost: FREE
BROADBAND NEWS IS ADDICTIVE. GET YOUR FILL.
A Million Satellites? Seriously?
- 02/03/2026|
- Curtis Dean |
- Elon Musk,
- FCC,
- Kessler Syndrome,
- Starlink,
Always one to “aim high,” Elon Musk has outdone himself with this latest venture. As Eric Urbach expertly detailed in his recent Broadband Breakfast article, SpaceX filed an application with the FCC on January 30th requesting authorization to deploy up to ONE MILLION satellites in low Earth orbit to function as orbital data centers for AI computing. Thats right, he wants to move SkyNet from fiction to reality (if it’s not already on its way).
AT&T to Buy Lumen’s Home Fiber Business: What You Need to Know
- 02/02/2026|
- Curtis Dean |
AT&T has finalized a $5.75 billion agreement to acquire Lumen Technologies’ “Mass Markets” fiber business. The deal, which includes the Quantum Fiber brand, will see AT&T take over operations across 11 states, gaining access to millions of existing and planned fiber locations in major hubs like Denver, Phoenix, and Seattle.
The Sky Is Getting Crowded: Starlink’s $50 Pivot and the New Reality for Community Broadband
- 01/20/2026|
- Curtis Dean |
- competition,
- LEO,
- satellite,
- Starlink,
Has Starlink moved from a “boutique” broadband solution to a real competitor to community-focused providers?
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