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October 22, 2026· Networking & Telecom

Local Fiber Rebrands as BroadX to Scale Broadband Distribution and Infrastructure Platform

Local Fiber announced today its official rebrand to BroadX, marking a major milestone in the company’s evolution from a localized broadband serviceability technology provider into a comprehensive, enterprise-grade distribution infrastructure platform. The newly named BroadX is designed to support a wide network of Internet service providers, third-party sales partners, and sophisticated technology integrations spanning the…

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October 14, 2026· Networking & Telecom

Judge Orders Cable One and CoBank to Negotiate Timetable Amid Legal Stalemate Over Mega Broadband Acquisition

The high-stakes corporate battle surrounding Cable One’s pending acquisition of Mega Broadband Inc. (MBI) remains frozen in a legal holding pattern. A federal judge has intervened, directing Cable One and CoBank—the major lender whose urgent legal maneuvers brought the transaction to a sudden halt—to collaborate on establishing a definitive schedule for future court proceedings. The…

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October 12, 2026· Networking & Telecom

GFiber, Qualcomm, and Gemtek Unveil Groundbreaking AI-Native Wi-Fi 8 Broadband Gateway with Symmetrical 20 Gig Speeds at Network X 2026

In a major development for the global telecommunications and broadband industries, gFiber—formerly known as Google Fiber—has announced a landmark collaboration alongside Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and Gemtek Technology. The three companies have joined forces to develop and debut an advanced, AI-native, Wi-Fi 8, symmetrical 20-gigabit-per-second broadband gateway. This innovative device made its official public debut at…

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October 4, 2026· Networking & Telecom

The Buildout: Telecom Providers Push Forward with Fiber and Broadband Expansions Reaching Over 63,000 Locations Nationwide

As the telecommunications landscape continues to evolve under the pressures of digital transformation, rural connectivity demands, and shifting industry investments, major internet service providers and regional operators are accelerating their infrastructure deployments. In this week’s installment of The Buildout, Light Reading tracks ongoing network construction, multi-million-dollar funding injections, and new service launches collectively reaching over…

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October 3, 2026· Networking & Telecom

Cable Broadband Operators Deploy Edge Computing and AI to Transform Networks and Unlock New Revenue Streams

Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from an abstract technological novelty into the physical infrastructure of modern cable broadband networks. As operators look for ways to stay steps ahead of service impairments, automatically remediate network issues, and dramatically improve the overall customer experience, they are weaving AI directly into the operational fabric of their systems. At…

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October 1, 2026· Networking & Telecom

Rightfiber Completes Acquisition of Fastwyre Broadband’s Nebraska Business to Expand Fiber Network Footprint

Rightfiber, formerly known as Great Plains Communications and a prominent portfolio company of Grain Management, has officially announced the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of the American Broadband Holding Company business operating under the dba Fastwyre Broadband in the state of Nebraska. This strategic transaction marks another significant milestone in the rapidly evolving…

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September 28, 2026· Networking & Telecom

Lightcurve Partners with Harmonic to Deliver Blazing-Fast Multi-Gigabit Broadband to Multi-Dwelling Units Over Existing Coax

Broadband service provider Lightcurve, which serves a wide array of communities across central and western Washington state, has announced a significant technological upgrade designed to transform high-speed internet delivery for residents living in Multi-Dwelling Units (MDUs). By leveraging Harmonic’s advanced cOS virtualized broadband platform, Lightcurve is now capable of delivering multi-gigabit services directly to apartment…

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September 26, 2026· Networking & Telecom

The Buildout: Broadband Deployments Reach Over 60,000 Locations Across the US

Welcome back to The Buildout, Light Reading’s weekly tracking column dedicated to monitoring broadband network deployments, infrastructure buildouts, state and federal grant awards, and major service launches across the United States. In this week’s installment, we are following a wave of new construction projects, strategic private investments, and state-backed initiatives that collectively bring high-speed fiber…

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September 21, 2026· Networking & Telecom

SpaceX Doubles Down on FCC Push to Scrap Rural Broadband Subsidies, Citing Starlink’s Growth

SpaceX is continuing to aggressively press its case before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), arguing that the rapid proliferation and widespread availability of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet services render traditional rural broadband subsidies obsolete. In its latest regulatory filings, the aerospace and satellite company did not hold back, labeling the opposing arguments presented by…

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September 16, 2026· Networking & Telecom

The Buildout: Broadband Deployments Reach 100,000 Locations Nationwide in Latest Industry Wave

The ongoing nationwide push to bridge the digital divide and modernize America’s telecommunications infrastructure continues to gain momentum across multiple states. In this week’s installment of The Buildout, Light Reading’s regular tracking column for broadband network deployments, fresh data highlights an estimated 100,000 locations across the United States reaching new service launches or active construction…

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Local Fiber Rebrands as BroadX to Scale Broadband Distribution and Infrastructure Platform

Judge Orders Cable One and CoBank to Negotiate Timetable Amid Legal Stalemate Over Mega Broadband Acquisition

GFiber, Qualcomm, and Gemtek Unveil Groundbreaking AI-Native Wi-Fi 8 Broadband Gateway with Symmetrical 20 Gig Speeds at Network X 2026

The Buildout: Telecom Providers Push Forward with Fiber and Broadband Expansions Reaching Over 63,000 Locations Nationwide

Cable Broadband Operators Deploy Edge Computing and AI to Transform Networks and Unlock New Revenue Streams

Rightfiber Completes Acquisition of Fastwyre Broadband’s Nebraska Business to Expand Fiber Network Footprint

Lightcurve Partners with Harmonic to Deliver Blazing-Fast Multi-Gigabit Broadband to Multi-Dwelling Units Over Existing Coax

The Buildout: Broadband Deployments Reach Over 60,000 Locations Across the US

SpaceX Doubles Down on FCC Push to Scrap Rural Broadband Subsidies, Citing Starlink’s Growth

The Buildout: Broadband Deployments Reach 100,000 Locations Nationwide in Latest Industry Wave

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