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Telecom industry pulse: September 2025 recap

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Telecom industry pulse: September 2025 recap

Network news roundup From Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) milestones in the United States to permitting reform at the Federal...

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Blog | Managing joint use assets in the cloud

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Managing joint use assets in the cloud

Editor’s note: Originally published in July 2023 by SSP Innovations under SSP SPANS. Updated in 2025 by the 3-GIS Team with the current product name,...

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Duct space visualization in 3-GIS | Web

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Making the most of duct space: Challenges and opportunities

When people talk about fiber networks, the spotlight usually goes to the cable itself. But ducts, the conduit that carries it all, may be the most...

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Blog | How NTIA’s new permitting tool could help BEAD awardees

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How NTIA’s new permitting tool could help BEAD awardees

When the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released its BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice in June 2025, most attention...

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Blog | Telecom industry pulse: June 2025 recap

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Telecom industry pulse: June 2025 recap

Network news roundup June was anything but quiet for telecom. Policy shakeups from NTIA are reshaping how $42.5 billion in BEAD funding can be used,...

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Blog | Faster fibre rollouts start with smarter infrastructure sharing

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Faster fibre rollouts start with smarter infrastructure sharing

In a world increasingly defined by speed, connectivity, and digital equity, building faster broadband infrastructure is a national and social...

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Blog | What I learned (and loved) at Fiber Connect 2025

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What I learned (and loved) at Fiber Connect 2025

When you think of an industry conference, it’s easy to picture a sea of vendor booths and product pitches. And while vendors do play a critical role...

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Clarity that connects: The power of real-time telecom network views

Whether rolling out networks to dense urban MDUs (multi-dwelling units) or extending the last mile to rural households, telcos are navigating a...

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Telecom industry pulse: May 2025 recap

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Telecom industry pulse: May 2025 recap

Network news roundup The past month has seen significant developments across the telecom space. Major broadband expansions into rural and...

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Blog | Fibre at the core: Powering the smart cities of tomorrow

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Fibre at the core: Powering the smart cities of tomorrow

One global report estimated that the smart city platform market is set to be worth $292.1 billion by 2028, the primary factor driving this growth...

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