Telecom in News
Biden-Harris Administration Boosts Rural Connectivity with $313M Funding
The USDA announced $313 million to connect rural Americans to high-speed internet. The ReConnect Program will fund projects in 18 states, benefiting over 680,000 people in remote areas. This effort is part of the “Internet for All” initiative to bridge the digital divide by 2030. Read More
Fiber Deployments Hit Record High in 2024
Altice USA continues its turnaround, focusing on fiber rollouts to counter broadband losses. It now serves 500,000 subscribers, aiming for 1 million by 2026. This reflects intense competition in the fiber sector, with providers prioritizing high-speed, reliable internet services. Read More
New Zealand Leads with Starlink Direct-to-Phone Service
One NZ has launched the world’s first nationwide Starlink direct-to-smartphone service. Covering areas without cell towers, it allows text messaging via satellite. More devices will support this by 2025, enhancing connectivity for remote regions. Read More
Turkcell and Nokia Secure Networks with Quantum-Safe Cryptography
Turkcell and Nokia demonstrated quantum-safe cryptography for mobile networks. This groundbreaking tech secures communications against quantum computing threats, ensuring long-term data protection and network resilience. Read More
Top Industry Headlines
- CEOs Focus on Tariffs, Reshoring, and Agentic AI in Q4 2024
- Supreme Court Upholds N.Y. Low-Income Broadband Rate Law
- AWTG Partners with Airspan for UK’s 5G Rail Project
- Galaxy Backbone Expands Fiber Network in Nigeria
- US Mulls TP-Link Router Ban Over Security Concerns
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Did You Know
In 2024, quantum-safe cryptography emerged as a key telecom innovation, ensuring secure communications in the age of quantum computing. This technology is now being integrated globally to future-proof network infrastructures.