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The Blender Theory Driving Fiber Deployment
A hybrid model of fiber deployment that takes advantage of the density of urban pockets to help spread the costs to serve rural communities is altafiber’s approach to solving the digital divide. In the above interview, altafiber’s Director of Government Affairs and Business Development, Rob Shema, describes this so-called blender theory as a way to…
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Time’s Ticking for HOA’s to Meet Federal Reporting Requirements
[Update 03/31/25 – What a difference 10 months makes. It looks like registration will no longer be required based on the Interim Final Rule issued on 03/21/25]. Up to $250,000 in fines and 2 years in jail are the potential penalties for an HOA board member who willfully does not comply with new federal reporting…
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Economic Impact of FTTH at the Household and Regional Level
Professors Brian Whitacre and Roberto Gallardo analyze the significance of fiber broadband in housing markets and regional economies. Whitacre’s study found a 1-1.5% housing price premium in areas with fiber access across Texas, Iowa, and Minnesota. This increase could potentially elevate rural housing values nationwide by $36.9 billion. Gallardo’s preliminary research in Indiana suggests that…
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A Customer Focus Improves Sustainability & Cuts Waste
Over 20 tons of plastic and 50 tons of cardboard is the annual waste reduction Lumen expects to save by more efficiently packaging and shipping equipment to homes and operation centers, while simultaneously minimizing the Lumen technician’s carbon footprint. Lumen’s innovation will introduce zero plastic packaging, biodegradable materials, vegetable-based ink, recyclable materials, and decreased material…
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What is a Smart Rural Community?
Nancy J. White is the right person to answer the question, “What is a Smart Rural Community?”. As the General Manager of one of the first recipients of this award some ten years ago, White understands what it takes to receive this highly coveted designation. Fundamentally, it is about helping the community take advantage of…
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AL/ML to Help Developers Stay Within the Boundaries of Regulations and Standards – #ces2024
A German company, Certivity, is utilizing machine learning (ML) to address a challenge faced by many industries: adhering to a vast and ever-changing web of regulations. Their approach focuses on digitizing rules and regulations, allowing AI to analyze them and create automated workflows. This guides engineers during the design phase, ensuring their creations comply with…
