Fiber Optics
Two Vermont districts announce broadband expansion plans
Northwest FiberworX and Lamoille FiberNet have plans to expand broadband services throughout the state.
FOSA supports new Federal Highway Administration "Dig Once" regulations
The Fiber Optic Sensing Association supports new "Dig Once" policies that go into effect on March 3.
Maine receives $28M for rural broadband expansion
Maine plans to expand broadband in 24 unserved rural communities with funding from the COVID-19 relief bill.
South Carolina Senate to discuss aid for water, fiber upgrades
The South Carolina Senate will debate how to allocate federal spending money with proposed spending for water, sewer, and broadband upgrades.
U.S. Navy selects NCI for fiber optic network modernization contract
The U.S. Navy selects NCI Information Systems for fiber optic support services for the U.S. Department of Defense and other agencies.
Rural Georgia is awarded $408M in grants for internet upgrades
The Georgia governor awarded rural communities with a grant to upgrade to high-speed internet.
Harbor Link breaks ground on new Baltimore underground conduit project
Harbor Link begins work on a Baltimore telecommunications project that will install 60 miles of conduit to be used for fiber optic cables.
AT&T: Some Fiber-Optic Infrastructure Going Under Ground
AT&T announced plans to transfer areas of its Lousiana fiber-optic infrastructure underground.
Construction Begins for $64M Fiber Expansion in Arkansas
Construction will soon begin to bring fiber broadband internet to more than 15,000 residents and businesses in Arkansas.
Kinetic Brings Fiber to North Carolina Communities
Kinetic brings fiber internet to 18,000 locations in Matthews, NC.
Horizon Acquires Consolidated Cooperative's Commercial Fiber Business
Horizon has acquired Consolidated Cooperative's commercial fiber business
C Spire Begins Construction on 243-Mile Fiber Route
C Spire begins construction on its 243-mile fiber route from Mississippi to Alabama.
Florida Utility Selects Fujitsu for Fiber Broadband Build-out
The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority selects Fujitsu Network Communications to design and build a broadband network expansion.
Virginia Budget Covers Water Projects, Broadband Infrastructure
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam proposed more spending proposals to invest in clean water projects among other infrastructure investments.
Midco Will Invest $500 Million to Expand Fiber Network
A Midwestern network and technology services provider says it plans to invest $200 million to upgrade and expand its fiber network in North Dakota.
Louisiana Plans $180M Fiber Expansion Effort
Louisiana plans to spend $180 million to expand fiber connections in the state to make broadband more accessible to rural communities.
Broadband Expansion Plan Approved for Two West Virginia Counties
An application was approved for Logan and Mingo counties to install fiber lines to provide broadband service for over 15,000 residents.
Corning Introduces Fiber Designed to Accelerate Network Transformation to 5G
Corning introduces its latest optical fiber technology designed to build out 5G networks and advances cloud computing.
Santee Cooper is Set to Offer Broadband on its Extra Lines
Santee Cooper is taking company applications to use extra fiber and transmission lines for rural broadband service.
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Partners with Dobson Fiber on Communications Network Upgrade
Oklahoma Gas and Electric collaborates with Dobson Fiber to expand 350 miles of new fiber in Oklahoma.
Consolidated Communications Partners with Eight New Hampshire Towns for Fiber Internet
Consolidated Communications will build fiber networks in eight New Hampshire towns.
Yellowstone Seeks Comment on Underground Fiber Proposal
Yellowstone National Park is seeking public comment on the replacement of its telecommunications system with underground fiber.
Fiber Connect Conference to be Held in Nashville July 25-28
The annual Fiber Connect Conference will be held in Nashville in July.
Municipal Fiber to Bring Faster Internet to Small Towns in Maine
A fiber optic project will provide high-speed internet to towns in Maine.
Botetourt County Receives Grant to Expand Fiber
A grant has been awarded to Botetourt County, Va to expand fiber in the area.
Congressional Letter to FCC on Rural Digital Opportunity Fund
A letter to the FCC encourages careful consideration when choosing bidders for a broadband program benefitting rural communities.
Traverse City Utility Builds out New Fiber Network
A new fiber broadband network was launched by Traverse City Light & Power.
USDA Awards Alaska Utility $22 Million for Fiber Installation
Alaska Power & Telephone Company has been awarded $21.5 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to install more than 200 miles of fiber optic cable in rural Alaska.
Traverse City Utility Builds out New Fiber Network
A utility in Traverse City, Michigan is building out a new fiber broadband network across the city which includes installation of nearly 15 miles of underground cable.
Fiber Project Pushes Through Difficult Ground Conditions, Environmental Challenges
On its own merit, a horizontal directional drilling (HDD) shot spanning more than five football fields long is a substantial task. But when you add in both volcanic and clay ground conditions, a tight deadline and an environmentally protected job site, it becomes all the more challenging.
- HDD industry faces challenges as cities push back on fiber drilling disruptions
- 2 workers killed, 1 injured while working on sewer line in Mobile, Ala.
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- Tunnel boring continues under Chesapeake Bay for $3.9 billion HRBT Expansion project
- Judge approves construction for key portion of $485 million pipeline in Larimer County, Colo.
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- Faulconer Construction begins rock blasting for water pipeline project in Charlottesville, Va.
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