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CityFibre moves to quell sales rumour

by Harry Baldock | Jun 10, 2025

The fibre network operator insists that its growth plans remain on track, despite reports that the company’s backers are exploring a potential sale

“You’re not keeping your word”: Louisiana fibre firm rails against Trump govt over BEAD delays

by Bradford Randall | May 22, 2025

Frustration only continues to grow in rural Louisiana as a result of BEAD delays, as evidenced by the latest plea for action from Caleb Etheridge, the founder and CEO of EPC.

EU’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)-Digital programme will enhance access to backbone connectivity for all citizens

by Harry Baldock | Feb 6, 2025

EU funding programme CEF-Digital plays a crucial role in addressing these connectivity challenges by supporting infrastructure development in those regions where market forces fail to address them.

EU lines up €865m funding tranche for digital projects

by Harry Baldock | Oct 11, 2024

This week, the European Commission has announced the start of the second phase of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital programme, which will provide €865 million in funding to various digital infrastructure projects from 2024 to 2027.

MPs gloomy on govt connectivity goals, shows new survey

by Harry Baldock | May 22, 2024

A survey of 104 Conservative and Labour MPs found less than a quarter believes the UK will meet its targets for gigabit broadband and 5G rollouts

California could cut billions of dollars from broadband funding

by Bradford Randall | May 20, 2024

The California Alliance for Digital Equity is calling on policymakers in California to reconsider proposed cuts that the organization has claimed would jeopardize the future local broadband projects.

NTIA confirms ‘Buy American’ waivers for BEAD funding

by Harry Baldock | Mar 4, 2024

The NTIA has formally launched the related waiver process, saying it expects 90% of the BEAD programme’s $42 billion in funding can still be spent on US-made products.