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💥 Big news in Tennessee! "In total, these investments will provide broadband access and digital opportunity programs to more than 236,000 Tennesseans across 92 counties." Learn more below! 👣 #middlemile #lastmile #broadband #broadbandaccess #broadbandinvestments #digitaldivide #closethegap #digitalinnovation #digitaladvancement #tennessee #digitalopportunity

Without the people below and others not mentioned MS3 would not exist today. The first person to mention is Mike Harlington, he helped design the first initial core route using google maps and came up with using a route across the Humber Bridge to interconnect with Virgin Media in Barton. He also helped get our initial relationship with C&W/Vodafone going which took another 18 months of dialogue after he left to agree a 10-year master services agreement, tail circuits, Colo hosting and later mast sites.  Mike left MS3 to pursue other opportunities before any network was even properly designed or built. Vodafone helped MS3 get started and its special thanks to Nicola Graham, Mark Brownscombe, Rob Leenderts, Ian Collier, Richard Daniels and Dave Thompson, who provided support, help and guidance. The very first MS3 employee was Matt Jessop who helped enormously with his skill and expertise, he was one of the rocks that formed the foundation that MS3 was built upon. Councillor Phil Webster was always a loyal and staunch supporter of MS3 and was the driving force behind MS3 getting a wayleave from the Humber Bridge Board to put fibre cables through the ducts in the Humber Bridge, without this MS3 would not have been able to get started.  Our first location was at Scale lane in the City Centre before we moved to Owen House in Hessle. Sam Hales started with MS3 at this point to do marketing, this was to raise the profile and one of Sams ideas was to sponsor the ground of Hull KR so it became MS3 Craven Park as well as having a huge banner outside one side of the ground, which was impressive and followed by others since. Sam grew with the Company and its fair to say that without him and his drive, MS3 would have failed. He is MS3, it is in his DNA, no one person has done more for MS3 than him.  Ben Tarbotton also joined the Company around this time on the recommendation of Mark Rozenbroek, he helped provide some professional accountancy and a much-needed finance perspective. Welch Civils, John OConnor and Phil Jones, helped enormously at this point as they not only believed in what we were trying to achieve but helped turn idea into reality with their extensive civils experience and capability. The first metres of the core network were starting to be built and of course we started with a box outside of KCOMs office in the City Centre.    Roland Reindeer (who sadly died a couple of years later and is missed enormously, the nicest and funniest person you could ever hope to meet) and Henri Van Dommele who believed and bought into the idea. After Rolands death Henri stood by MS3 and without his continued support, commitment and financial support MS3 would have failed.  Mike Coakwell and Conrad Wood for their stellar service and hard work in establishing MS3. Many others helped and supported us on our journey, too many to mention but they haven’t been forgotten and the part that they played in the history of MS3. Will there be a third part?

Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gJE-mR4N Citizens demand and deserve better experiences in how they engage with the public sector. Optus Head of Government, Kavin Arnasalon, goes in-depth on the critical nature of resilience and redundancy in government services, and how we’re building both for the good of Aussies.

Ricardo caught up with Steve Taylor at the Rio Grande Guardian to give an update on the RGV Broadband Coalition's work to ensure every household without broadband connectivity is counted in the broadband maps that will determine BEAD funding in Texas. 🎦 Watch in the interview to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gH9y-xBd #SouthTexas #RioGrandeValley #Broadband #InternetForAll

Thursday School: Private Networks, Connecting the Un(der)connected. Private Networks are not well understood by many. They are dismissed by some as a ‘solution looking for a problem to fix’. But let me give you an example. Last week I was down in Cornwall, like many others at this time of year. I doubt that many visitors would describe their Mobile Broadband experience as great. Many visitors would also see or stay in a Holiday Park while they are visiting. Bureaucratically, while the example shown below has plans for close to 400 permanent and 150 touring caravans, it is regarded as 1 or 2 addresses, or Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRN). 10 Downing Street, for example, is 100023336956. So as far as public services – including Broadband – are concerned, there are 1 or 2 families to be connected, not 500. Perhaps 30Mbps is shared by 1000 people! This explains why the internet is so poor, the levels of government do not regard there as being anyone to connect! The picture on the left shows how Park Owners can remedy this, a Private (FWA) Network. As the lower image shows, there’s a potential for great direct revenue to be made, or perhaps indirect if bundled into rental fees but that means guests spend more time and money on site. In simple terms, a System Integrator or Infrastructure Provider will bring in a dedicated (10Gbps) fibre, and connect to a number of 1Gbps+ n77 Small Cell radios, which then connect to WiFi APs via a 5G modem, not a fibre modem.  With an eSIM, you can even connect your mobile direct to the private network. Subject to OfCom deregulation, you might even be able to use your regular MNO SIM to access the private network via a Multi-Operator Neutral Host Model. So in summary, a Private Network offers great service where none exists, and can provide services to the public.   #Connectivity #Telecommunications #HiddenInfrastructure #EveryDaysaSchoolDay #Mobile 🤳🏼 Previous Post: https://lnkd.in/ePsV_2XH

After lockdown, we saw a shift where many SME staff continued to work from home or in a hybrid format, creating a demand for better-quality home broadband. We noticed really early the opportunity to serve consumer ISPs with our access to the AltNet community to help with coverage, and we have never looked back. Our mission is clear: we aim to boost full-fibre adoption through the channel by 80%. Curious about how we're making it happen? Watch this to learn more and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/gBGnfTus Let's discuss how we can work together to shape the future of UK business connectivity. Share your thoughts and questions below! #GigabitNetworks #InternetServiceProvider #BusinessBroadband #BroadbandProvider #ChannelPartners #MSPs #BroadbandResellers The Midlands Business Network Ltd #Resellers #Fullfibre #ManagedServiceProvider

Connecting Hoosiers: 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 $81.5𝘔 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩-𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘥𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯. Indiana has allocated $81.5 million through the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program to enhance high-speed broadband in unserved and underserved areas. This funding, combined with additional contributions from providers, will total $216 million and extend service to over 34,000 homes and businesses. • Comcast: Receives $9.4M for projects in multiple counties. • Charter: Receives $9.3M, the second-largest award. • Surf Internet: Wins $8.5M, continuing its successful track record. • Berry Comm: Awarded $7M for statewide deployments. • AT&T: Secures nearly $6.6M. Other recipients include Brightspeed, Frontier, Clay County RTC, and several rural electric cooperatives and small providers. In total, 17 providers will receive funding. Get the scoop on all the winners and their contributions with Telecompetitor.🌽 #ruralbroadband #funding

Unlocking Broadband in the Land of 10,000 Lakes: 𝘓𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘵𝘢'𝘴 𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘥𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘦. In the latest developments from Minnesota according to Telecompetitor, broadband grants were distributed to various providers, including industry leaders like Charter, Mediacom, and Midco. However, the majority of recipients were small #local companies, showcasing their significance in expanding connectivity across the state. Key points: * The grants were awarded through two programs: the well-established Border-to-Border Broadband Program and the targeted Low Population Density Program. *The Border-to-Border Program allocated the largest grants, emphasizing last-mile connectivity to underserved areas. Notable winners include Federated Telephone Cooperative and Albany Mutual Telephone Association, receiving over $8.2 million and $7.1 million respectively. *A total of 16 awards were granted through the Border-to-Border Program, amounting to over $33.3 million. *The Low Population Density Program exclusively supported small local companies tackling high deployment costs, with notable winners like Bevcomm and Arvig securing over $4 million each. Bree Maki, executive director of Minnesota’s Office of Broadband Development, expressed gratitude for the partnership with broadband providers, emphasizing the mission to deploy reliable, high-speed broadband to all Minnesotans in need. Telecompetitor breaks down the winners and programs below. ⬇️ #broadband #funding #minnesota #local

We’re already looking forward to 2025 and getting underway to deliver our award-winning Gigabit Wireless technology to communities across Carmarthenshire. Working in partnership with Carmarthenshire County Council, Ilan Scorah our Director of Strategy and Planning said, “This latest partnership is another significant milestone for Voneus helping broadband connectivity in rural communities, where connectivity has often been a challenge. Strengthening our partnerships with local authorities helps lead the way for better digital access which we know can make a substantial difference in fostering economic growth, enhancing educational opportunities, and improving overall quality of life.” Cllr. Hazel Evans from Carmarthenshire County Council said, “I am thrilled to have this new agreement with Voneus in place. It’s a positive step towards bridging the digital divide in the harder to reach rural areas of the county. Building working relationships to better the services of residents and businesses in Carmarthenshire is integral to the region." Thanks to everyone involved in this latest project that is once again delivering a game-changing plan to bring our network and much needed connectivity to communities that need it. Read more here - https://lnkd.in/d7s-iCJn

Voxtel Dominicana and RD Vial Sign Strategic Alliance to Expand and Increase the Accessibility of Pasó Rápido Top-Ups Santo Domingo, June 12, 2024 – Voxtel Dominicana, a subsidiary of CSQ Group, and RD Vial have signed a strategic alliance to significantly expand the availability of Pasó Rápido top-ups across the country. Voxtel will leverage its extensive network of over 5,500 access points, making it easier and more convenient for a large portion of the population to perform top-ups. This partnership aims to improve the coverage and efficiency of Pasó Rápido's top-up service, providing users with greater convenience and proximity in their daily transactions. Voxtel Dominicana and RD Vial reaffirm their commitment to innovation and continuous service improvement. #AlianzaEstratégica #VoxtelDominicana #RDVial