M&A activity among ISPs is accelerating and is picking up quickly. Fiber lead times are running close to 50 weeks, construction costs are expected to rise as BEAD work ramps in 2027 and 2028, and private equity investments are looking for returns. For many operators, acquisition is now a faster and more economical path to
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The bottom line up front: The broadband construction labor shortage is coming, but it is not inevitable that it derails your BEAD deployment. Operators and engineering firms that plan ahead — completing pre-construction work early, building contractor relationships now, leveraging technology, and investing in regional workforce development — will be positioned to build on schedule
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Firefighters could not safely approach the site. Toxic gas filled the area, visibility was limited, and time mattered. A drone went up instead. Live aerial footage gave responders a clear view of the scene so they could adjust suppression efforts without putting crews in danger. In another response conducted at night, thermal imaging tracked movement
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2026: The Year Broadband Moves Forward By Arun Pasrija, CEO, CHR Solutions Two big things will shape 2026 for broadband: BEAD and AI. We have been talking about BEAD for more than four years now, and it finally feels real. Awards are being announced, states are getting ready, and even if there are a few
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