US Broadband Infrastructure
Federal broadband expansion programs, funding allocation, and rural connectivity initiatives.
5 events tracked
Latest in US Broadband Infrastructure· Oct 5
BT Group announced the acquisition of UK broadband provider TalkTalk for £400 million, marking a consolidation move in the competitive British telecoms sector. The deal, which protects approximately 900 jobs, reflects broader industry pressures on smaller providers stemming from elevated infrastructure costs and competition from larger incumbents. The combined entity is expected to achieve cost synergies through operational integration, though the transaction may reduce consumer choice in certain regions where both companies previously operated independently.
- Single source15 days ago
Analyst questions whether classroom internet funding improves student learning
American Enterprise Institute assesses the E-Rate Program, which subsidizes broadband and telecommunications access for schools and libraries.
American Enterprise Institute
- Single sourceMARKET SHOCK17 days ago
BT acquires struggling broadband firm TalkTalk for £400 million
BT acquires TalkTalk for £400 million, preserving 900 jobs in UK broadband sector consolidation.
The Guardian
- Single source20 days ago
BT faces allegations of cutting broadband to force internet-based phone upgrades
BT accused of pausing broadband to pressure customers into digital landline migration.
The Guardian
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
BEAD program changes reduce broadband infrastructure spending by $21 billion
American Enterprise Institute reports BEAD program restructuring saved $21 billion in broadband deployment costs.
American Enterprise Institute
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
BEAD program overhaul cuts broadband infrastructure spending by $21 billion
American Enterprise Institute reports BEAD program restructuring saved $21 billion in broadband deployment costs.
American Enterprise Institute