Fiber Optics
Biden allocates $82 million to expand internet access in North Carolina
President Joe Biden on Thursday unveiled $82 million for North Carolina to help connect 16,000 new households and businesses to high-speed internet, delivering an election-year pitch about policies he says are "just getting started" at improving the United States.
Glo Fiber launches fiber optics broadband across Virginia
The fiber-to-the-home network, coupled with Shentel's 9,300-mile regional fiber network, enables Glo Fiber to deliver high speeds, low latency, and unparalleled reliability.
Glo Fiber launches lightning-fast fiber optic internet in Spring Garden, Penn.
(UI) — Construction began earlier this year and is expected to be completed by the end of 2024, providing over 4,500 homes and businesses with a reliable option for high-speed internet service.
Oak Hill Capital to invest $250 million in expanding Wire 3’s Florida fiber broadband network
Wire 3 is actively expanding its fiber network across Florida communities within Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Orange, and Marion counties.
GoNetspeed completes 100% fiber optic network in North Haven, Conn.
(UI) — GoNetspeed announced that the construction of its 100% fiber network is officially complete in North Haven, Connecticut.
Idaho Broadband Advisory Board invests $120 million in 18 statewide fiber optic projects
(UI) — The Idaho Broadband Advisory Board (IBAB) has awarded $120 million in funding from the Idaho Capital Projects Fund (CPF) to 18 broadband projects across Idaho, connecting over 30,000 homes and businesses.
Brentwood, Tenn., expanding fiber optic infrastructure along city’s western edge
(UI) — The company, Kane Konnections LLC, has been awarded a $266,068 contract by the Brentwood City Commission to install an underground fiber optic cable along Longstreet Drive and Robert E. Lee Lane, situated on the western side of Franklin Road.
Comporium secures $51.9 million in fiber optic grants from SC Broadband Office
The South Carolina Broadband Office has announced that it awarded funding to 17 fiber network projects through its American Rescue Plan Act’s Capital Projects Fund grant program.
DQE Communications to expand fiber infrastructure with GI Partners' strategic investment
GI Partners, a leading investor in data infrastructure businesses, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire DQE Communications from its parent company, Pittsburgh-based Duquesne Light Holdings Inc.
FirstLight to bring fiber broadband to rural Maine communities with federal funding
FirstLight currently has nearly 4,000 fiber route miles in Maine and continues to expand its network. Its fiber network connects to the cable landing station in Halifax, Nova Scotia and traverses a unique route through the state and into Boston, Mass.
Union County, Ga., breaks ground on $20.5 million fiber broadband expansion project
Kinetic will lay about 550 miles of fiber optic cable in the expansion project to bring high-speed internet to residences, businesses and schools.
Metronet introduces 100% fiber optic internet to Le Roy, Ill.
(UI) — Metronet has announced that residents and businesses located in initial construction areas of Le Roy, Illinois, now have access to 100% fiber optic internet.
Fiber Broadband Association reports record annual growth in North America's FTTH coverage
(UI) — The Fiber Broadband Association has announced the results of its 2023 North America Fiber Provider Survey, which concluded that 2023 set a new record for the highest annual FTTH growth, with nine million homes newly passed by network operators this year alone.
Fiber Broadband Association brings fiber broadband education to rural North Carolina communities
Partnering with broadband internet provider Fybe, the two organizations will leverage the OpTIC Path course to produce a pipeline of expertly-trained fiber broadband technicians that will connect rural communities to high-quality fiber broadband networks.
Lumos begins 600-mile fiber optic expansion in Clayton, N.C.
(UI) — Lumos broke ground in Clayton, North Carolina, marking the initiation of its construction process for a 600-mile, 100% fiber optic internet network. This expansion ensures that thousands of homes and small businesses in Clayton will gain access to Lumos' ultra-fast internet.
Crisis strikes West Virginia as fiber optic lines hit by vandalism, winter storm disrupts emergency phone services
Frontier Communications spokesperson Chrissy Murray said its fiber optic lines experienced two cuts in northern West Virginia, one involving copper vandalism and the other due to damage related to a winter storm.
Fiber Broadband Association program selected as primary fiber optic training for Job Corps.
The OpTIC Path program provides an in-depth training course that can be delivered by schools, colleges, training centers, and employers to develop the talent needed to safely and efficiently deploy fiber networks and connect communities to high-performance broadband.
Metronet installs over 170 miles of fiber optic infrastructure in North Carolina with $70 million investment
Metronet has officially declared the City of Fayetteville a Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet after the company’s ultra-high-speed, multi-gigabit fiber optic network became accessible to a majority of households and businesses throughout the city.
Kinetic to lay over 440 miles of fiber optic cables in Colquitt County
Kinetic will use about $21.4 million in state grant money from the federal government. The company will invest $11.1 million and cover any cost overruns.
Fiber Broadband Association to develop telecom workforce by linking technicians to potential employers
FBA members and Learning Alliance partners can leverage Talent Link to gain a direct pathway to certified fiber technicians who are qualified to safely and efficiently build the fiber broadband networks that many communities still need.
Wisconsin's $42 million broadband infrastructure grant sees overwhelming demand
Gov. Tony Evers and the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) have announced that the Wisconsin Broadband Office received 124 applications requesting $221.6 million for the Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program.
FCC adopts rules to eliminate ‘digital discrimination’ for communities with poor internet access
Poorer neighborhoods were found to have received lower investment in broadband infrastructure and offered worse deals for internet service than comparatively higher-income areas. That inequity in access “was especially pronounced during the pandemic,” FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said.
Mediacom completes fiber optic broadband network expansion in Sussex County, Del.
(UI) — Mediacom Communications has announced the completion of construction to bring ultra-high-speed broadband to underserved areas of southern Sussex County. More than 1,500 homes and businesses in the south-central section of the county now have access to broadband download speeds as fast as 2-gigabits-per-second.
Fiber Broadband Association, NTCA release complete Broadband Infrastructure Playbook 3.0
Playbook 3.0 combines four deep-dive modules that aim to help state broadband offices as they make decisions on key aspects of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program and complete their initial proposals for NTIA review before a December 27 deadline.
InfoWest acquires assets of SunRiver Fiber Network
(UI) — InfoWest Inc., a majority-owned subsidiary of Boston Omaha Corp., has completed the acquisition of all of SunRiver Fiber Network's assets from Cable Systems of Nevada.
Mainstream Fiber Networks plans rapid Indiana fiber-optic expansion with Searchlight Capital investment
The investment is anticipated to create numerous job opportunities across the state as Mainstream expands service to new markets.
Shenandoah Telecommunications Company to acquire Horizon Telecom for $385 million
Horizon’s unique 7,200 route-mile fiber network is the largest and most dense network across its footprint with over 9,000 on-net locations.
Verizon deploys over 200 miles of fiber in Delaware six months ahead of schedule
Nearly 2,000 homes and businesses in Camden, Dover, Smyrna, Bridgeville and Ocean View now have access to high-speed internet.
altafiber to bring fiber optic network to 65,000 new addresses across Ohio
altafiber has invested more than $1.5 billion into its fiber network to date, reaching approximately 730,000 addresses.
Lumos to invest $100 million in South Carolina fiber optic expansion
As a result of this expansion, Lumos will be the first fiber provider to families, households, and businesses throughout portions of the Greenville market, establishing underserved areas of South Carolina for economic success in the future.
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- OSHA penalizes Houston contractor over safety violations resulting in worker's death
- Fiber infrastructure has no known expiration date, Fiber Broadband Association research concludes
- Nevada OSHA fines Elon Musk's Boring Company over safety violations in Vegas tunnel project
- Damage prevention and safety: Turning awareness into action