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A broadcast messaging system is a valuable tool for government agencies to enhance their communication capabilities, strengthen emergency preparedness, and better serve the needs of the community. NetSfere’s field-proven, carrier-grade Broadcast Message Center allows agencies to effortlessly distribute mass alerts to a range of cellular users in targeted areas. Learn more: bit.ly/37iajco #communication #emergencycommunication #governmentagencies #massalerts #messaging #broadcasting

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You are reading this correctly...Alpine is expanding (again, again...). This is not a pin on a map, this is an additional investment in a growing market that will benefit our Customers, Associates, OEM and Vendor Partners. How is your current provider supporting your needs? #criticalpower #telecom #motivepower #texas #sanantonio #austin #batteries #chargers

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🚀 Connectivity Without Limits for Central Texas Businesses, only @ T-Mobile Small businesses in Central Texas often face unique challenges, including staying connected in remote areas. But there’s great news on the horizon! T-Mobile and SpaceX’s Starlink are teaming up to bring satellite-powered text messaging to T-Mobile customers starting early next year. What does this mean for Central Texas businesses? ✅ Stay connected in dead zones: No matter where your business takes you—whether it's a ranch, a job site, or a rural client meeting—you'll be able to send and receive texts seamlessly. ✅ Improved emergency response: Businesses in construction, agriculture, or delivery services can ensure their teams stay safe and reachable in critical situations. ✅ Innovation without extra hardware: This service works with existing smartphones, eliminating the need for special satellite devices. With 500,000 square miles of US land gaining coverage, this beta program opens up possibilities for industries and communities in our region that depend on reliable communication to thrive. As a small business owner, how do you see this impacting your operations in 2024? Let’s discuss how connectivity can power growth in Central Texas! Source: https://lnkd.in/gZmnqfQ3 #SmallBusiness #CentralTexas #Connectivity #TMobile #Starlink #Innovation

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Day 2 kicking off now at #BBCSummit24 in Houston. Preview of todays 🔥sessions and topics: *Morning Java. *Keynote Address: The Future of Affordable Broadband: Life after ACP. *NMHC (National Multifamily Housing Council) State of the Industry. *Community Broadband: Updates from our friends at the Federal Government. *An Update From the Service Providers. *Networking, networking and more networking. *Wireless to Open Access Fiber, Embracing New Models to Service Our Communities. *Disrupting the Digital Divide. *Advancing Digital Inclusion - Lessons Learned. *Town Hall Presentations - FCC/Washington Update. *Tech Update: Innovations Revolutionizing Network Deployment. *BEAD: Where and What Comes Next? *WiFI - Bulk vs. Retail - Understanding Challenges and Choices. *Roundtable Discussions. *Building and Retaining the Workforce. *Sustainability of Rural Projects. *Equity - Driven Broadband Planning. *A look at Syracuse, NY: Equitable Broadband Access. *Connected Buildings. *Public - Private Partnerships That Work for Delivering Community Broadband. *Funding and Deploying Broadband. *Getting To Grips With The Next Phase of BEAD. *Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges. Broadband Communities #broadbandcommunities #partnerships #coalitions #development #design

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Great article on deployment costs and BEAD. Fiber is always going to be the best option for high speed broadband, unless the price is just too high. Wireless and satellite have their applications where they make sense, especially in an area where fiber deployments will cost upward of $15,000 per passing or higher.

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If your #commercialbuilding faces issues with unreliable cell service, dropped calls, or slow data speeds, TELECO, Inc.'s Distributed Antenna System (DAS) is the solution you need. Our advanced #DAS ensures strong, reliable signals throughout your building, enhancing productivity and #tenantsatisfaction with #seamlessconnectivity and faster data speeds. Benefits of TELECO #CellularDAS: *Seamless Coverage: Eliminate dead zones and provide consistent signal strength throughout your building. * Increased Capacity: Effortlessly handle high volumes of simultaneous connections—ideal for busy offices, malls, hotels, and more. * Enhanced Performance: Enjoy faster data speeds and fewer dropped calls for smoother operations and happier tenants. * Future-Proof Technology: Adaptable to new advancements, keeping your building at the cutting edge of connectivity. Invest in TELECO Cellular DAS to improve your building’s connectivity and tenant satisfaction. A better-connected space means a more productive environment. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/eBBegKq #signalbooster #inbuildingwireless #yeahthatgreenville #southflorida #usa Mark C. Williams Billy Rogers Bobby Reiter Stephen Hunter Janice Hampton Peter Willson Kelly G. Hawkins

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Here’s what to know about converting multifamily properties to fiber internet. #Multifamily

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One small marina outside Houston, Texas. CSG #M519 + CSG #Siren Antenna + POTSOLVE + One Talk. That's right. #5G #FWA, Signal Remediation, Pots Replacement, VOIP/UCAAS. One small site - completely modernizing a small business - dramatically cutting their monthly cost AND improving speeds significantly. This is why we do what we do for small business. This right here. This is #CSG.

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Sometimes you gotta bust out the table to splice when the fiber tail is too short! #txfiber #telecom #harlingen #connectivity #peering #osp #fiber #splicing #datacenter #networking #southtexas #corning #edge #construction

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White House weighing executive action to spur data centers The exact nature of the action is still under discussion. By Jordan Wolman, Mohar Chatterjee | 12/11/2024 President Joe Biden’s administration is considering executive action to fast-track the construction of data centers key to artificial intelligence — with potentially much looser environmental constraints, two people familiar with the discussions said Wednesday. The exact nature of the action is still under discussion, the people said. They said the White House was discussing using the Defense Production Act, which gives the president broad emergency powers, to achieve its goal. The action could allow data centers to exceed pollution limits, open federal lands to data center construction and give data centers priority access to available power supply, the people said. One of the sources said the policy under discussion would take the form of an executive order. White House spokesperson Robyn Patterson called the sources’ report “inaccurate,” but did not specify on record which aspects. “This administration is continuing to work with all stakeholders to ensure the U.S leads the world in AI and AI data centers are powered by clean energy without raising electricity costs for consumers,” she said. How we got here: Boosting energy production to power AI has become a significant D.C. policy driver in recent months. Spiraling energy demand for AI and other tech stands to soon outstrip supply. Companies like Microsoft and Amazon have announced deals with nuclear power plants for exclusive access to their power generation as they search for zero-emission energy in order to hold onto climate commitments. But the surge is also fueling greater demand for polluting natural gas-fired power production and creating new opportunities for oil giants. One of the sources said the White House is considering the data center boost because tech companies are threatening to move to the Middle East, where they are being offered attractive energy subsidies. In November, Google inked a deal to build a data center in oil-rich Saudi Arabia. Republicans seized on the energy demand for AI during elections, and President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to “DRILL BABY DRILL” to expand energy supply in an effort to beat China on advanced AI. Biden, meanwhile, focused his earlier AI policies primarily on safety standards and federal adoption of the technology. An October 2023 executive order invoked the Defense Production Act to require AI developers to report to the Commerce Department on advanced systems that use immense computing power; a requirement Republicans and tech companies opposed. Biden also billed himself as a climate leader, setting ambitious emissions reduction targets and signing the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act to mobilize hundreds of billions of dollars in funding, tax credits and incentives for domestic manufacturing and decarbonization projects. Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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🔍 I think this program should be oriented towards Tower Technicians. I've heard several times that they don't have much job security in the wireless industry. Learning Alliance Corporation - Wireless Infrastructure Association - ... #telecom #training #fiber #deployment #BEAD

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https://lnkd.in/ej9CH2TQ The role of Municipal Broadband Networks was always a hot topic in the nascent days of Fiber-to-the-Home. Is it fair for government entities to compete with private enterprise? Should governments step in when private enterprise would leave their communities uncompetitive? Very importantly, is Municipal Broadband a viable business plan? In the end I’m glad to see communities empowered to take these steps without hindrance from state government and be able to decide for themselves.

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At Utilities One, we’re not just about #telecom, we’re about future-proofing connectivity! With the U.S. investing over $41 billion in fiber #infrastructure, we’re helping bring high-speed #broadband to the 83% of American households that rely on it. #Fiber is the backbone of modern #connectivity, enabling everything from remote work to endless streaming. When you see us out there, know we’re laying down the foundation for a connected future. Your digital world runs on fiber, and we’re proud to bring it to you! #UtilitiesOne  #FiberOptics  #Broadband  #Connectivity

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Are you curious about the advantages of composite vs. hybrid cables? Check out our informative blog from Belden Inc.'s Ron Tellas to find out more. #smartbuildings #opticalfiber #powercable #Belden #hybridcables

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Are you Interested in the latest innovations in remote power strategies for smart buildings? Check out this blog post from Belden Inc.'s Ron Tellas and Michael Bodzayon POLAN and discover how Belden is at the forefront of this cutting-edge technology. #RemotePower #POLAN #Belden #letsbuildthefuture

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Kicking off the New Year, Florida is leading the nation in investing in emergency response efforts and FirstNet is a key piece of that puzzle. Now, the Sunshine State has added 50 new Compact Rapid Deployables and miniCRDs to its cache of emergency management equipment to provide first responders with critical FirstNet, Built with AT&T connectivity. And with this week's blast of arctic air threatening public safety across the state, this flexible, on-the-go coverage will help ensure first responders can better serve the public in their time of need.    Learn more about Florida's new assets, which are set to give first responders the connectivity they require during natural disasters, major emergencies and other large events: https://lnkd.in/e4nxT2Xd

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ACA Connects member Bluepeak is expanding its fiber internet service to Okmulgee, Oklahoma, connecting over 6,100 homes and businesses with high-speed access. This multi-million-dollar project supports local growth, empowering residents and businesses with top-tier technology to stay connected and seize new opportunities. Read more - https://lnkd.in/ey3rcDBd

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