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Another Satellite Option Coming for Precision Agriculture
Another Satellite Option Coming for Precision Agriculture Precision agriculture can boost productivity, save time and can even be better for the environment by reducing the amount of pesticides and fertilizer used. But many precision ag applications need good connectivity to cloud-based support software. As news from agricultural Telecompetitor
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New York $15 Internet Mandate Has Providers Worried
New York $15 Internet Mandate Has Providers Worried Associations representing large and small broadband providers are presenting a united front in opposition to New York’s requirement that providers offer a low-income internet service for $15 a month. In a prepared statement, six telecom provider associations said they support Telecompetitor
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Consolidated Expands Fidium Fiber in New Hampshire Communities
Consolidated Expands Fidium Fiber in New Hampshire Communities BERLIN, N.H. — April 25, 2024 — Fidium Fiber is now available to more than 7,600 homes and businesses in Berlin, Gorham, Randolph and Shelburne, N.H. With the expansion of Fidium’s future-proof all-fiber network complete, residents can now connect to symmetrical multi-gig internet speeds and Telecompetitor
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Twin Valley Expands to Kansas Market with 8 Gbps Service
Twin Valley Expands to Kansas Market with 8 Gbps Service ABILENE, Kan., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Twin Valley, Kansas’ largest privately-owned broadband and communications company, announces that it is constructing a cutting-edge fiber network in Abilene, Kan. As an industry leader, Twin Valley is transforming the digital landscape with one of the most robust networks in the state. Telecompetitor
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USDA Grants $5.2M for Rural & Tribal Broadband Projects in 11 States
USDA Grants $5.2M for Rural & Tribal Broadband Projects in 11 States High speed broadband deployment will be buttressed by funding awards totaling $5.2 million in 11 states under an agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and rural cooperatives, local organizations, and Tribes. The awards will be made through the Telecompetitor
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FCC Proposes Georouting So 988 Lifeline Callers Can Get Local Help
FCC Proposes Georouting So 988 Lifeline Callers Can Get Local Help The FCC has adopted a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes the use of georouting to enable the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to route calls to behavioral health resources near where the distressed person is instead of Telecompetitor
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Iowa Communications Network Adds Cloud-Based Zoom
Iowa Communications Network Adds Cloud-Based Zoom Des Moines (4/23/24) – ICN is excited to announce it has teamed up with Zoom to deliver a flexible and enhanced cloud communications experience for authorized users across Iowa. Zoom’s cloud-based communication platform will provide ICN’s state-wide secure fiber optic network Telecompetitor
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Montana Internet Expands Fiber Broadband Service
Montana Internet Expands Fiber Broadband Service HELENA, Mont., April 22, 2024 (Newswire.com) – Montana Internet, Helena’s first Internet Service Provider (ISP), is now the first to offer fiber internet to several underserved areas across Lewis & Clark County. The Company has announced its latest initiative to connect Telecompetitor
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As FCC Adopts Net Neutrality Rules, Not Everyone is on Board
As FCC Adopts Net Neutrality Rules, Not Everyone is on Board The industry experienced déjà vu today as the FCC once again imposed Net Neutrality rules and classified broadband as a Title II telecommunications service. The move came in a three-to-two vote, with Commissioners Brendan Carr and Nathan Simington dissenting. Also Telecompetitor
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More States Gain Full Approval of BEAD Proposals: $2 Billion in Funding Coming Their Way
More States Gain Full Approval of BEAD Proposals: $2 Billion in Funding Coming Their Way Initial Proposals, including both Volumes 1 and 2, in the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program from Kansas, Nevada and West Virginia have been approved, according to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The three states can now Telecompetitor
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The Three Pillars to Building—and Retaining—Broadband Customer Loyalty
The Three Pillars to Building—and Retaining—Broadband Customer Loyalty In today’s world, there’s simply no way to overstate the importance of connecting to broadband. However, many rural communities are still underserved or unserved. To thrive, these communities need access to the same technology, and opportunities, as people living in Telecompetitor
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Generative AI Offers CX Benefits, Challenges
Generative AI Offers CX Benefits, Challenges Generative AI—AI that creates content of some sort—can be a game changer for customer service (CX). But it must be implemented carefully and gradually, according to a report from TechSee, a vendor of AI agents for customer service. Of course, Telecompetitor