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With a total investment nearing $59 million, a broadband expansion project led by the Oklahoma Broadband Office (OBO), in partnership with Pine Telephone Company Inc, is aiming to bring high-speed, reliable internet access to approximately 1,512 homes and businesses with fiber optic technology.

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DYK: The average downtime cost for an organization can be as high as $12,900 per minute. Check out the key benefits of managed network services and the practical uses to improve your business. https://bit.ly/4p15c6E #ManagedNetworkServices #TexasMSP

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Federal funding uncertainties. Labor shortages. High deployment costs in low-density regions. Rural broadband providers face no shortage of challenges, but there are practical solutions. This carousel highlights three key areas explored in our latest blog, including how hybrid architectures and craft-friendly solutions can help providers stay cost-effective and scalable in the face of limited resources. 📖 Dive deeper into the strategies and technologies shaping rural broadband success: https://lnkd.in/eX2c57Pn

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Louisiana’s broadband work over the past two years is adding up in measurable ways! High-speed internet access is now reaching 93% of the state, with 450,000 Louisianans newly able to get service. Louisiana was also FIRST in the country to receive federal BEAD approval, has identified $800 million in savings, and ranks in the TOP 10 nationally for key BEAD fiber metrics and GUMBO 2.0 cost efficiencies. Looking ahead, the state is on pace for statewide high-speed internet access by 2028, with 157,000 households and small businesses expected to gain service. See how broadband access is continuing to expand across the state at connect.la.gov.

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New Mexico’s Broadband Office is proposing $10M to help make internet more affordable for low-income households — a major step toward closing the Digital Divide. 🌐 Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4k8gaVU #ConnectedNation

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Municipal broadband networks are evolving from static infrastructure into programmable fiber platforms. With robotic optical switching, municipalities can automate wholesale fiber provisioning, enable multi-ISP competition, and reduce the operational burden of manual patching. Instead of dispatching technicians to optical distribution frames, network teams can remotely provision services, reroute fiber paths, or support disaster recovery workflows directly from the NOC. Automated switching platforms replace manual ODF operations with remotely managed robotic cross-connects while maintaining traffic continuity through passive latching mechanisms. Key operational outcomes include: • Faster wholesale service activation • Multi-ISP fiber routing without manual intervention • Automated carrier ODF workflows • Resilient municipal infrastructure aligned with ETSI environmental standards For cities building open-access broadband ecosystems, automation at the optical layer simplifies operations while enabling faster service delivery across the municipal network. Read the full article: → https://lnkd.in/gAjhSiFM #OpenAccessNetworks #MunicipalBroadband #FiberAutomation #SmartCities #TelecomInfrastructure #FiberManagement

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Datamax's “Cybersecurity for Businesspeople” program is now officially recognized as a Texas DIR Certified Training Program. This designation ensures government agencies and local government entities can meet annual training requirements with live, engaging sessions that truly prepare end users to defend against cyber threats. https://hubs.ly/Q03J12PG0

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Texas Fiber Design Group can support FTTH and OSP teams with budgetary material takeoffs, CAPEX estimates, LLD support, permitting documentation, and construction print packages. For subdivision buildouts and OSP construction planning, we can help organize the key cost drivers: Feeder and distribution fiber Terminals, pedestals, and handholes Service drops and flowerpot locations Conduit, innerduct, tracer wire, and markers Restoration, traffic control, permits, and inspection items Redlines and as-built support These estimates are not final construction bids, but they help teams make better planning decisions before committing crews and materials. Clear design. Permit-ready prints. Better budget visibility. #OSPDesign #FTTH #FiberDesign #OSPEngineering #FiberConstruction #TelecomConstruction #CAPEX #MaterialTakeoff #PermitSupport #ConstructionPrints #TexasFiberDesignGroup

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Broadband internet access is coming to more residents of an underserved ZIP code in the City of El Paso Texas, where federal data indicate 44% of households have no internet subscription. 🛜 Read about how a $100,000 grant from our El Paso refinery is helping deliver this vital connection. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gfQbQKDq #MPCgives #MarathonPetroleum #ElPaso #ElPasoCounty El Paso Community Foundation 🤝

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The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) recently announced that it approved the final proposals for 18 states and territories and that the state of Louisiana officially has access to #BEAD allocation. NTIA is aiming to distribute all BEAD funding by year-end, however states require final approval from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) which handles the grant administration. Although the June 6 restructuring notice required many states to revise their proposal, the Benefit of the Bargain round helped speed up the bureaucratic process while encouraging more ISPs to participate. With these approvals moving forward, the BEAD program is on track to accelerate broadband expansion and close the #DigitalDivide nationwide. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gEexiQaX   #RuralBroadband 

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Reliable internet is a necessity, not a luxury, and we’re proud to help expand access in New Mexico. 🛜 As part of a major broadband expansion project, Lumen Technologies is helping provide a nearly 50-mile fiber network to bring internet to homes in rural communities. This critical infrastructure helps connect more homes to the digital tools they need for work, learning, healthcare, and so much more. We’re committed to helping build a stronger, more connected future – one mile at a time. Learn more: https://bit.ly/44Vzf7A #PoweredByLumen

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If the Commission decides broadband deployment is unsatisfactory, it must take immediate action to accelerate deployment by removing barriers to infrastructure investment and by promoting competition in the telecommunications market. Learn the latest on the CCMI - a Division of Simplify Compliance website. Read now: https://lnkd.in/g8RThrcM

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Security-Net, Inc. has added Integrated Technologies and Design to its network of independent security system integrators, expanding its reach in the Southwest and adding deeper expertise in federal government and mission-critical projects. John Wever, co-founder and CTO of ITD Texas, says the company sees the membership as an opportunity to collaborate with fellow integrators, share best practices and support projects across Texas and beyond. https://lnkd.in/gVPwV_Pp #SecurityIndustry #SystemsIntegration

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In rural New Mexico and Texas, two small libraries are rewriting what broadband access looks like for their communities. We’re proud to be a part of their stories. Through flexible, affordable 5G hotspot programs with Mission Telecom, Belen Public Library and Pottsboro Area Library are expanding access to education, telehealth, job applications, and emergency connectivity. With no red tape, dedicated support, and plans tailored to rural budgets, these libraries launched programs that are always in demand. The result? Stronger digital inclusion, deeper community trust, and new opportunities for learners. We're proud to help rural communities thrive. #BroadbandAccess #DigitalEquity #RuralLibraries #MissionTelecom 

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