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Active Optical Cable Market Accelerates as AI and Cloud Infrastructure Reshape Connectivity
Fiber optic Active Optical Cables are emerging as critical infrastructure components supporting next-generation AI, cloud computing, and 5G network performance.
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Syntrio Acquires Tri-County Electric Cooperative Fiber Network
Syntrio has completed an acquisition that expands its fiber network in North Texas.
May 26, 2026
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GOShelter Introduces Wearable Hands-Free Canopy for Outdoor Field Work
The weather can create challenges for fiber installation and field service crews, particularly when rain, wind, and limited visibility affect equipment handling and mobility. ...
May 15, 2026
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Zayo Acquires Crown Castle Fiber Solutions to Expand Enterprise Connectivity
Zayo’s acquisition of Crown Castle Fiber Solutions increases its North American network to approximately 224,000 route miles.
May 13, 2026
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NVIDIA and Corning Launch Multiyear Partnership for AI Infrastructure Growth
The partnership between NVIDIA and Corning includes new manufacturing facilities and expanded production capacity for optical networking technologies used in AI systems.
May 12, 2026
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The state's broadband initiative shows a diverse mix of recipients, with investments in LEO satellite services, traditional ISPs, and local utilities.
March 18, 2026
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BEAD/BABA Rundown
This week, Justine Murphy covers new FCC transparency rules targeting foreign adversary control, NTIA’s next steps for allocating $21 billion in BEAD program savings, and phased...
Feb. 20, 2026
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This week, Justine Murphy covers the RECAPTURE Act—preventing states from using unclaimed funds, structural challenges that could slow broadband deployment, and Minnesota's approval...
Feb. 6, 2026
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BEAD/BABA Rundown 1/23/26
This week, Justine Murphy covers the FCC's Starlink authorization, Kentucky's approved BEAD proposal, and Missouri's deployment plan.
Jan. 23, 2026
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Array Concludes Major Spectrum License Sales to Verizon and T-Mobile
Array Digital Infrastructure has completed a $1 billion spectrum license sale to Verizon and additional spectrum transactions with T-Mobile.
June 2, 2026
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AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon Form Joint Venture to Expand Satellite Connectivity and Eliminate Wireless Dead Zones
The nation’s three largest wireless carriers are collaborating on a proposed satellite connectivity joint venture aimed at expanding rural coverage, improving emergency communications...
May 20, 2026
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Fixed wireless access technology has also been playing a growing role in extending connectivity to underserved and hard-to-reach locations. So, what is this technology and how...
May 14, 2026
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T-Mobile Launches SuperBroadband Business Internet with 5G and Starlink Integration
SuperBroadband brings together T-Mobile’s 5G network and Starlink to extend internet access to urban, rural, and remote locations.
April 28, 2026
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IBM Announces $10 Billion Quantum Computing Expansion Initiative
IBM's planned $10 billion quantum computing investment will support research, infrastructure, and ecosystem growth while advancing the company's efforts toward fault-tolerant ...
June 2, 2026
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TELUS Digital Releases 2026 GenAI Safety Benchmark Covering 34 Leading AI Models
Based on more than 620,000 adversarial tests, TELUS Digital’s latest AI security study highlights growing enterprise risks tied to generative AI adoption.
May 27, 2026
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Quantum Spectrum Emerges as New Frontier in Radio Frequency Sensing
Infleqtion has launched Quantum Spectrum, a new quantum sensing category designed to improve RF detection and resilience in environments challenged by jamming, spoofing, and spectrum...
May 26, 2026
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Wireless Carriers and ISPs See Customer Satisfaction Gains
A new ACSI study shows rising satisfaction scores for internet service providers (ISPs), mobile carriers, and smartphones as network reliability improves.
May 19, 2026
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Cybersecurity Leaders Warn AI Threats Are Outpacing Corporate Readiness
Experts at the Beyond the SOC (Security Operations Center) roundtable warned that AI-powered cyberattacks are accelerating faster than many organizations can adapt.
May 27, 2026
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The Commission's unanimous vote strengthens U.S. supply-chain safeguards and restricts equipment from foreign adversary-linked firms.
Oct. 29, 2025
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Staying ahead of cyber risks means continuous investment, monitoring and cross-team coordination.
May 28, 2025
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Why ISPs must act now to protect against cyberattacks.
Dec. 26, 2024