Telecompetitor reports… It’s been 18 months since the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) auction was completed and the FCC has not yet released funding for five of the top 10 winning bidders. It’s beginning to look like that isn’t going … Continue reading
I wrote about this yesterday, but always good to see what the mainstream press are saying about telecom issues; here’s what the Minneapolis Star Tribune is saying about LTD and the PUC… Minnesota utility regulators Thursday approved an investigation into … Continue reading
Telecompetitor reports… The FCC has issued a proposed $100,000 fine against LTD Broadband, which was the largest winning bidder in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) auction. The commission said the company “apparently engaged in prohibited communications” with Cox Communications, … Continue reading
As several Minnesota communities are stuck in wait-and-see mode as the FCC decides what to do with the LTD RDOF projects that have not been awarded yet, I think it’s informative to see what’s happening in other states and how … Continue reading
I often hear from people who are unhappy about their lack of broadband and/or unhappy with the company providing less than adequate broadband. I generally tread lightly. But a recent article in Tech Dirt and the unprecedented public dollars being … Continue reading
Minnesota Telecom Alliance and Minnesota Rural Electric Association filed a petition with the Minnesota PUC to revoke LTD Broadband’s expanded eligible telecommunications carrier (“ETC”) designation and deny LTD’s funding certification for 2023. This would impact their eligibility for federal RDOF … Continue reading
Last week I noted that MN industry associations (MTA and MREA) are asking the MN PUC (Public Utilities Commission) to revoke LTD Broadband’s ETC designation. If you have an opinion, especially if you have firsthand experience as a customer or … Continue reading
I mentioned this over the weekend and I suspect there will be more article but this has the potential to be a big deal so I’ll likely post them all. MinnPost reports… Two trade groups have filed a petition with the … Continue reading
Fierce Telecom takes a look at how LTD Broadband did so well with the RDOF process… The RDOF auction was a “reverse auction.” This is different than typical auctions where multiple buyers bid up the price for an item from … Continue reading
I’ve written about the situation in Le Sueur County before. They have been working to get better broadband for years. Then a provider (LTD) was awarded the possibility of getting a big chunk of federal money (RDOF) to bring FTTH … Continue reading
The FCC reports (yesterday)… The FCC today announced that it is ready to authorize $163,895,636 to 42 providers in the second round of funding for new broadband deployments through the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund. The Commission is also continuing its … Continue reading
I want to get this out because it’s something we’ve all been waiting for – and it’s important. At highest level – looks like Consolidates and Farmers have gotten word to move ahead on some projects. (Not sure if it’s … Continue reading
PRNewswire reports… Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW), the leading expert in wireless transport solutions, today announced that LTD Broadband, an internet service provider (ISP) and top recipient in the US government’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) auction with a total of $1.3 … Continue reading
Earlier this week FCC announced the winners of the RDOF funding. There was a standout winner in Minnesota – LTD Broadband. In fact, beyond Minnesota, the LTD Broadband win is one of the biggest in the US. I’ve heard from … Continue reading
The FCC has announces the the latest rounds of RDOF funding. By this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB), in conjunction with the Rural Broadband Auctions Task Force (RBATF) and the Office of Economics and Analytics (OEA), authorizes Rural … Continue reading
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