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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BEAD Compliance Is Proving More Complex Than Expected What does BEAD compliance require from broadband providers? As providers work through BEAD requirements, one pattern is becoming clear: this is more than a reporting exercise. What looks like a checklist is forcing visibility into how data moves across an entire organization, and often across multiple vendors
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Accurate address information is absolutely essential for the success of any fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) project. From the very beginning of planning to the final installation at a customer’s home, address data acts as the central nervous system—connecting every phase of the project. When address data is wrong, the impacts can ripple through the entire build: project
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What the Next 90 Days Mean for Funding, Readiness, and Cybersecurity A Milestone for Broadband Expansion The awarding of BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) funds marks a pivotal moment in U.S. broadband history. The opportunity is significant—but so are the responsibilities in the months that follow. The next 90 days will be a defining
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