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Fiber vs. LEO in 2025: Where Satellites Win the Hand and Where Fiber Still Dominates

Compare fiber and LEO in 2025. See where satellites cut costs and speed deployment, and where fiber still delivers long-term value.
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DOCSIS 4.0 vs Fiber: What’s Better for Business Networks?

Choosing between DOCSIS 4.0 and fiber for your business? This guide compares speed, reliability, cost, and SLAs to help IT leaders select the right internet for their needs.
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5G RedCap for Industrial IoT: When Does It Beat Wi-Fi?

5G RedCap offers cellular reliability for industrial IoT, but how does it stack up against Wi-Fi 7? Learn when to choose RedCap for mobility, determinism, and control in factories, ports, and utilities.
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Designing Fiber Routes for the AI Data-Center Boom: Diversity, Latency & Permit Shortcuts

Learn how to design low-latency, diverse fiber routes for AI data centers. This guide covers permit shortcuts like OTMR and microtrenching to accelerate your build.
Canada's Municipal Broadband Networks

Canada’s Municipal Broadband Networks

An in-depth look at Canada's municipal broadband networks in 2025. Discover key funding programs, the benefits vs. challenges, and future policy directions.
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A Strategic Look at Fiber Network Engineering for 2025

A practical analysis of bandwidth demand, covering new frameworks, real-world challenges, and strategies for building a more efficient and valuable network asset.
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The Mismatch Between Rurality and Broadband Funding: What the Numbers Reveal

When the federal government announced the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, its goal was simple: bridge the digital divide by providing broadband access to underserved areas.
The Colorado BEAD Program Closing the Broadband Gap

The Colorado BEAD Program: Closing the Broadband Gap

Colorado’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program is making significant strides in expanding high-speed internet access across the state.
The BEAD Funding Timeline [Updated for 2025]

The BEAD Funding Timeline [Updated for 2025]

The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program is an ambitious effort to bring reliable internet access to underserved and unserved regions of the United States.

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