TECHNOLOGY Archives - Broadband Communities

Markets dive as selloffs take aim at the US data center sector

by Brad Randall | Nov 5, 2026

Markets have taken a sharp downturn Thursday after new political realities in the US have forced investors to reconsider AI’s future.

CRG Residential marks opening of 3 new multifamily communities

by Brad Randall | Nov 5, 2026

CRG Residential is celebrating an exciting milestone after unveiling three multifamily communities, representing $167.5 million in investment across three states.

ISP Roundup: WOW! names new government affairs director

by Brad Randall | Nov 5, 2026

Here some recent broadband headlines from internet service providers (ISPs) in November 2026.

Pulse launches Colorado’s first 20 gigabit residential internet service

by Brad Randall | Nov 5, 2026

Designed for a niche but growing segment, Vector Fiber targets power users, home‑based businesses, homelab operators, digital creators, and early adopters managing data‑intensive workloads such as large‑scale content production, scientific computing, software development, and enterprise‑level remote operations.

Viewpoints: America’s data center backlash takes political hold

by Brad Randall | Nov 4, 2026

Viewpoints Public anger about data centers has helped sweep Democrats to victory. But the dust is...

FCC votes to open up ‘huge swath’ of spectrum for drone operations

by Brad Randall | Nov 3, 2026

The FCC says they’ve voted to open up a large portion of available spectrum for drone operations.

Coming to a balcony near you? Here’s what to know about balcony solar

by Brad Randall | Nov 3, 2026

New laws could make small solar devices accessible to renters, while creating a new set of operational questions for apartment communities.

October 2026 ISP Roundup

by Brad Randall | Oct 31, 2026

Wire 3 begins work in Easley, South Carolina and Stimulus Broadband reveals big plans in Oregon.

Gateway Fiber raises $578 million to throttle their network expansion

by Brad Randall | Oct 30, 2026

Company News A $578 million financing platform closed by Gateway Fiber will help the ISP...

123NET awarded $86 million in BEAD funding for Michigan

by Brad Randall | Oct 30, 2026

123NET’s funding supports multiple projects across Michigan, with 1,700 miles of fiber network being built in a number of counties throughout the state.

gFiber inks lease agreement to use Colorado Springs fiber network

by Brad Randall | Oct 28, 2026

Colorado Springs City Council has approved a lease agreement with gFiber, allowing the company to use a fiber optic network in the community to sell connectivity.

Wecom Fiber celebrates ribbon cutting for Parker, AZ broadband project

by Brad Randall | Oct 28, 2026

News Wecom Fiber was joined by the Arizona Commerce Authority, officials from Town of Parker, and...

Wyld Oaks ‘goes vertical’ with fiber-focused multifamily build

by Brad Randall | Oct 27, 2026

Internet speeds of up to 5 Gbps, upgradeable to 10 Gbps, will be available for residents of the first signature multifamily community at the Wyld Oaks development in NW Orlando.

Beyond the Cable: Ookla analyst talks M&As and the tapestry of telecom

by Brad Randall | Oct 23, 2026

While the M&A trend in telecom is undeniable, with AI and BEAD also playing major roles, Ookla analyst Mike Dano says he’s most interested in how the convergence is going to play out.

Amazon Leo now builds satellites at a fever pitch in Washington

by Brad Randall | Oct 21, 2026

News Amazon’s satellites contain over 4 million components per unit. That doesn’t stop...

New Mexico gets rolling with first signed BEAD agreement

by Brad Randall | Oct 20, 2026

What’s described as a massive fiber broadband project is set to get underway in New Mexico after state officials signed their first BEAD agreement with Kit Carson Electric Cooperative.