Jerry Golden

It is finally happening!  Implementation of Verizon's 2020 notice of the decommissioning of copper wire services (under notice provisions set forth by the NYS Public Service Commission in its October 2022 Order), began AUGUST 1, 2025! Verizon has followed suit of many of its competitors, such as Windstream & MetTel , by raising rates for ISDN PRI , T1 & measured business services by 200% or more. Were you being billed correctly for services before such rate increases? Find out!

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Fiber network construction kicks off in Newport, Rhode Island... First customers in Newport can expect service in early 2026, with availability expanding neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Construction has begun on a 100% fiber-optic network in the Rhode Island community of Newport, GoNetspeed announced, a rollout the company says will eventually reach more than 8,200 homes and businesses. The company, a Northeastern regional provider, is investing in local infrastructure as it expands into Rhode Island, where it now operates in what the company calls its 10th state. GoNetspeed also said the first customers in Newport can expect service in early 2026, with availability expanding neighborhood by neighborhood. Meanwhile, the company is advertising symmetrical plans that range from 500 megabits per second up to two gigabits per second, meaning upload and download speeds would be the same. Interested residents can pre-order service and receive construction updates via the company’s website for Newport residents. “We can’t wait for Newport to experience GoNetspeed’s speed and fast, reliable service,” said Richard Clark, GoNetspeed’s president and CEO. Clark described the initial “make ready” construction work as the first step toward bringing fiber designed for “education, work, entertainment, telehealth, and more,” and framed the investment as a driver of potential economic growth for the city. GoNetspeed is financing the Newport project with a $3.9 million company investment, supplemented by a $9 million award from the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation’s Capital Projects Fund, the company said. #FibreOpticInstallations #FibreOptics #AxisTech #Axis_Technical https://zurl.co/aearB

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Comcast Awards $10,000 Grant to Hartford Public Library’s HPL Studios to Expand Digital Opportunity | Comcast New England #IWorkForComcast https://comca.st/3TUC42v

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Multiplier is proud to announce its latest partnership with Honest Networks, a leading provider of next-generation broadband infrastructure serving multi-tenant and mixed-use buildings. Led by Jordan Kreke, Multiplier looks forward to supporting the Honest Networks team as they continue to scale their reliable, high-performance platform across the New York metropolitan area.

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TIWA Rebrands as CDIA to Reflect Expanding Focus on Connected Digital Infrastructure. Watchung, NJ – March 2, 2026 – TIWA, The Inbuilding Wireless Association, today announced it is officially rebranding as CDIA – The Connected Digital Infrastructure Association, effective immediately. The move reflects the organization’s broader focus on the evolving digital infrastructure ecosystem serving commercial, corporate, and industrial real estate. The Association is owned by Fifth Gen Media, Inc. Rich Berliner, CEO of Fifth Gen Media, explained the strategic decision: “After extensive discussions with our Advisory Council and real estate leaders, it became clear that the industry has evolved beyond the narrow definition of inbuilding wireless. Today’s real estate stakeholders are thinking holistically about connectivity, integration, and digital infrastructure across their entire portfolio. CDIA better represents the full scope of technologies and partnerships shaping modern buildings and smart environments.” The rebrand acknowledges that digital infrastructure now encompasses wireless systems, fiber, IT integration, smart building technologies, data platforms, and the convergence of real estate and technology strategy. CDIA will maintain the core mission established under TIWA — fostering collaboration between digital infrastructure vendors, integrators, and commercial real estate decision-makers — while expanding its platform to support a broader range of stakeholders." This week, CDIA will debut its bimonthly publication, Digital Infrastructure Insights, delivering thought leadership and actionable perspectives for the connected infrastructure community. Developed with input from real estate executives, technology providers, IT leaders, and industry advisors, the publication will address marketplace trends, integration challenges, and emerging opportunities across the built environment. CDIA is a membership-based organization and is now welcoming industry leaders committed to advancing collaboration across the digital infrastructure landscape. Members gain access to curated real estate and vendor networks and strategic introductions including the newly formed Real Estate Advisory Council. Darlene Pope, a respected commercial real estate executive, will chair the Real Estate Advisory Council and will soon announce the inaugural group of CRE leaders serving in this role. Berliner added: “The demand for connected digital infrastructure is accelerating rapidly. CDIA represents the next phase of our evolution — moving beyond events to create a trusted, collaborative community where real estate and technology leaders can engage meaningfully, share insights, and shape the future of connected environments.” https://www.cdiausa.com/

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Empire Fiber Internet has expanded its high-speed fiber network in Williamsport, reinforcing its long-term investment in reliable connectivity and local infrastructure across Pennsylvania. The expansion builds on the company’s initial entry into the market in 2023 and now brings fiber service to more than 9,000 homes across Williamsport and South Williamsport. New construction will extend access into additional neighborhoods, delivering symmetrical speeds and performance advantages designed to support remote work, education, telehealth, and growing digital needs. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/eDjcTVUt #EmpireFiberInternet #FiberBroadband #WilliamsportPA #BroadbandExpansion #DigitalInfrastructure #iMillerPR Empire Access

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NTCA partners with NRECA to offer #TFACC and develops the specialized “Rural Broadband Providers Track,” with NTCA member companies in mind. With flexible options to attend online or in-person in Boston, TFACC provides the same great education and speakers. Both attendance options are eligible to earn up to 19 CPE credits for attending. https://bit.ly/4kIfOED #ruralbroadband

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To learn about the results and findings from a 6,500 mile drive test, 1,600 resident survey, and interviews with representatives of Maine’s mobile network operators, download the report. Your feedback is essential to creating a comprehensive plan for improving Maine’s cellular connectivity. Read the Interim Demand Report and provide feedback: https://lnkd.in/eC_kgVHb

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Expanding Access to Affordable Broadband Across New York! 211 New York, Inc.. recently partnered with NYS’s @ConnectALL Office to raise awareness and help New Yorkers navigate sign-ups for the Affordable Broadband Act. Passed in 2025, the Affordable Broadband Act requires internet service providers with 20,000+ customers in New York State to offer low-cost broadband plans to eligible households; High-speed home internet for as little as $20/month Available to households participating in programs like SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, and more. This is a first-of-its-kind opportunity in the nation, and we want to ensure as many New Yorkers as possible can take advantage of it. We’re proud to partner with the ConnectALL Office and excited to help spread the word.! Learn more here-https://lnkd.in/eByJy7UH. Let’s get New Yorkers connected. #AffordableBroadband #ConnectALL #DigitalEquity #211NewYork

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We’re pleased to welcome Burlington Telecom to 530 Community Drive in South Burlington! Their presence adds another high‑quality fiber operator to the site’s growing network ecosystem, expanding carrier diversity and improving access options for both enterprise and residential connectivity across Vermont. Burlington Telecom’s footprint continues to scale statewide, supporting business services, dedicated internet access, transport, and last‑mile fiber for residential customers. Their arrival at 530 Community Drive strengthens the facility’s role as a strategic network node, enabling additional interconnection pathways and improving overall route redundancy for the region. We’re excited to support their continued growth and to integrate Burlington Telecom into the broader connectivity fabric serving Vermont’s commercial and community networks at 530 Community! #vermontconnectivity #fiberinfrastructure #networkoperators #vermontix

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