Posts tagged with: broadband access

Taara CEO: Enterprise is where free space optics can shine

Taara is working with StarTouch to expand free space optics in the enterprise market Taara’s CEO thinks FSO is beneficial for enterprises that need high-speed connectivity but don’t have access to fiber The company is also interested in BEAD and...

Hazardous waters lie ahead for the broadband equipment market

Broadband providers are likely to spend slightly more on satellite equipment than optical line terminals (ONTs) and optical networking terminals (ONTs) What was supposed to be a good year for the broadband access market is now up in the air,...

Ohio, Vermont showcase successful municipal network financing

Financing municipal broadband networks is no cakewalk, with opposition from incumbents and interest groups adding to the difficulties But community leaders in Ohio and Vermont say they’ve succeeded in running financially stable networks Hiring the right expertise is key if...

CEO exclusive: FWA startup Kwikbit goes where fiber won’t – or can’t

Kwikbit offers fixed wireless service to manufactured home communities, where it can be difficult for providers to deploy fiber Roughly 66,000 MHCs exist in the country, said Kwikbit CEO Joe Costello Few FWA providers target that segment of the broadband...

Old apartment buildings have some big broadband infrastructure problems

Older apartment buildings often struggle with internet bandwidth and maintaining device connections But many MDU owners don’t own their building’s infrastructure and are locked into legacy contracts with a service provider The existence of bulk billing arrangements between broadband providers...