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Are you prepared for the next crisis, weather event, or disaster? T-Mobile steps up readiness: - Hardened network with backup power like generators and batteries at key sites - Activated new 2.5GHz spectrum boosting coverage for nearly 60 million customers - Doubled fleet of emergency response vehicles-large SatCOLTs and SatCOWs - Community Support Advocates Program-specialized training for employee volunteers - Partnerships with government agencies, first responders and other orgs to coordinate response efforts - Encourages disaster preparedness through registration for Wireless Priority Service and information on emergency response protocols T-Mobile continues fortifying infrastructure resilience and increasing response resources to ensure connectivity remains available when communities need it most during hurricanes, wildfires or other crisis events. #PublicSafety #EmergencyManagement #FirstResponders

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Alive Telecom Solutions Available for 900 MHz Antennas

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Day 2 of the TOC. Come hear Greg speak about the evolution of FTTx.

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Not sure how to map out your project area for that upcoming BEAD application? Talk to your state broadband office! Including niche unserved areas that the state is motivated to cover may make for a stronger application. The states in turn are motivated to organize BEAD into sustainable project areas, and are working hard to balance buildout funding with the projected future of the network. #internetforall #beadprogram #broadband

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Another one of the hidden assets in broadband networks. This is truly transformational!

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🚀 Bridging the Digital Divide🌐 I came across this insightful article by Brad Randall from Broadband Communities on San Diego County’s initiative to expand broadband access to its unincorporated areas. It's a stark reminder of how we often overlook rural areas that are just a short drive from densely populated regions. It's fascinating to realize that while urban areas have robust internet services and many times are arguably overserved, many communities within a short commute remain severely underserved. This initiative, powered by $9 million in ARPA funds, aims to change that, but it requires input and collaboration from stakeholders to maximize its impact. As we push for digital equity, it’s crucial to remember our neighboring rural communities. Their connectivity is just as vital and deserving of our attention. I can't help but also think the the #BulkBan push from the #FCC doesn't help in the efforts to reach communities just out of reach but close enough to infrastructures where going Bulk or Bulk managed Wifi allows providers to reach what would normally be unreachable for multiple reasons, many of the reasons Dan Myers has pointed out / outlined in his recent posts (check them out of you missed them) Kudos to San Diego County for taking this significant step forward! Let’s all contribute to making high-speed internet a reality for everyone, no matter where they live. #DigitalDivide #BroadbandForAll #SanDiego #CommunityEngagement #RuralDevelopment

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Just your average telecom salesman hard at work 😂 lets be real we have all been there scrapping the barrel at the end of the month trying to get things over the line to hit commission. On Another note ,Anyone else battling telecom nightmares? Dropped calls, slow internet, it's like our phones are playing hide and seek! Here are a few tips to save your sanity: Review Your Plan: Make sure it fits your current needs. Upgrade Gear: Better routers = fewer headaches. Pick a Good Provider: Do your homework! Backup Plans: Always have a Plan B. Stay Updated: Tech changes fast, keep up! At Kynex Ltd, we can help with any of these issues. Let's tackle those telecom troubles together! 📞 #TelecomTroubles #BusinessBlues #StayConnected

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The Broadband Catalysts team has been hard at work building new ways to evaluate high-cost areas in regards to broadband deployment. Too often we are seeing communities choose to direct funds to densely populated areas and leaving the high-cost areas out of their initial builds. This is problematic for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the lack of a viable business case for a provider to serve just the high-cost areas. We recommend pairing high-cost areas with enough higher density areas in order to build a sustainable business cases to serve everyone. We love wireline service, but wireless internet is also a critical component of an overall connectivity strategy, and if we just fund the areas where the wireline providers can make a business case, we are inherently making it even more difficult to serve to rural and low-density areas. No provider, wireline or wireless, can afford to lose money every month. We've reached the point where the economics of broadband are critical to spending grant funds effectively. We need better tools to identify and evaluate areas that represent comprehensive coverage combined with sustainable business cases, and we are committed to building these solutions.

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Are you relying solely on fiber for your mission-critical applications? Think again. The risk of a single-point-of-failure is too great. That's where wireless redundancy comes in. MW and mmW solutions offer fiber-like capacity with lower latency. Our teams at Ceragon Networks and Siklu are here to support your network. Don't leave your mission-critical applications vulnerable. #wirelessredundancy #missioncritical #networksupport

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Attention Nevada, The Nevada Governor's Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT) is bringing high-speed internet to unserved and underserved communities through Phase III of the High Speed Nevada Initiative (HSNV)! Here's what you need to know: OSIT created draft maps dividing the state into Regional Project Areas (RPAs). These areas will compete for funding to build broadband infrastructure. Have a say in how the map is drawn! OSIT is accepting public comments until July 24th to ensure the RPAs accurately reflect where internet access is most needed. Focus your comments on logistics. Is there a better way to group certain areas for efficient broadband deployment? See the draft RPA map and submit your comments here: https://bit.ly/4bSSejo Spread the word! Share this post and help shape Nevada's broadband future. #Nevada #HSNV #BroadbandForAll #PublicComment #DigitalEquity

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Using altafiber's fiber network means you use 70% less energy than copper wiring. Fiber internet is not only eco-friendly but also faster and more reliable. 🌿 #fiberinternet #elevatingconnection #reducereuserecycle #FiberisGreener

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Add your cables to your conduits, asbuild and design as you go. Decide each cable is proposed or not. Begin to understand your fill ratios with plenty of automation in the issue list and on its way.

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One small marina outside Houston, Texas. CSG #M519 + CSG #Siren Antenna + POTSOLVE + One Talk. That's right. #5G #FWA, Signal Remediation, Pots Replacement, VOIP/UCAAS. One small site - completely modernizing a small business - dramatically cutting their monthly cost AND improving speeds significantly. This is why we do what we do for small business. This right here. This is #CSG.

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Interesting Statistic: The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) FBA marks the beginning of fiber construction at the year 2005 and claims that it took just 15 years for fiber to reach 50% of American homes. By comparison, it estimated 28 years for coaxial cable (starting in 1957) and 60 years for copper (starting in 1882) to reach the same level of penetration. https://lnkd.in/dk2JegaF

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View as Webpage   CPUC BEAD Challenge Process Timeline   California’s 120-day Challenge Process will begin on July 8, 2024, starting with the 30-day Challenge Phase. The CPUC has partnered with Ready.net to provide a Challenge Portal where permissible challengers can register and submit challenges. On June 17, the CPUC will provide the map of eligible locations, access to the BEAD Consumer Challenge website, and the data sets of unserved locations, underserved locations, and CAIs. These will be available on the Challenge Portal.  Pre-registration for the Challenge Portal is currently open to permissible challengers (units of local and Tribal governments, nonprofits, and broadband service providers). Registration will remain open through the Rebuttal Phase to allow challenged Service Providers to register and provide counterevidence to rebut challenged locations. For technical assistance with the Portal, please contact cahelpdesk@ready.net.  The CPUC will hold a series of office hours for live questions on the BEAD Challenge Process. Dates and times will be posted on the BEAD Events page for registration once available. General BEAD Program Information  For more information on the Challenge Process, the CPUC launched a Challenge Process webpage where potential challengers can find information about the Challenge Process as it becomes available and register for informational Events. Additionally, we will be updating the BEAD Frequently Asked Questions page in the coming days and weeks to capture the questions you’ve asked during our webinars or sent to the BEAD@cpuc.ca.gov email.  CPUC Communications Division BEAD Program Team  

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If you are a small fiber company or other MSO trying to get your network established. Check out FNS! Hire them and with them you'll get people like Gabriel Muffley and myself, our deep contacts in the industry to make your projects a success! --------- My words on working for FNS Honestly, we have had our differences over the years. FNS or Fiber Network Services is one of the best clients I've ever had. Our relationship has lasted over a decade. Greg Noels and John Rinker hire the the right fellas for the job and they make sure they are paid. He hires folks who get it done and they hold all their folks accountable. If I were any MSO, I'd not hesitate to hire Fiber Network Services. I mean, I don't see many contractors boasting on how well they have been treated from a company in Broadband and I've worked for a lot of people. I work for MSO's and Primes alike. They have a willingness to ensure the job gets handled and their growth shows it. Don't take my word for it, just get on the horn and have chat with them! ** This post is completely organic, I was promised nothing for it. I just appreciate a company who gets you paid in an industry full of companies who hold out on you after the work has been done. ** https://lnkd.in/erkSwdhs

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One area that I think smaller/community broadband providers could get a lot of bang for their buck (both time and $$$) is… Sharpening their sales skills as it relates to business customers. The business sale is different than residential. There is more competition. They value different things. But it also has more upside. It’s not as simple as, “Hey we have fiber, buy my service.” You’ve got to provide and show value outside of just fast internet, as they have needs around network and managed services. AND many large carriers will compete for those business $$$ while ignoring the residential area. Learn a basic sales process and how to ask good questions and you’ll be surprised the results it can drive. #broadband #smallbusiness #sethtalks

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