EnGenius Announces Availability of ECW515 Wi-Fi 7 Wall-Plate Access Point
EnGenius Technologies has launched the ECW515, a Wi‑Fi 7 wall‑plate access point tailored for multi‑dwelling unit (MDU) deployments. The device delivers ultra‑fast, low‑latency connectivity directly inside individual apartments, moving away from traditional hallway‑mounted solutions. It also integrates WPA3 security combined with the company’s MyPSK technology, allowing unique credentials per resident on a single SSID. The ECW515 is available now through EnGenius distributors and can be managed centrally via the EnGenius Cloud platform.
Ziply Fiber’s Seattle to Chicago “Northern Link Route” Goes Live
Ziply Fiber announced that its 2,100‑mile “Northern Link Route” connecting Seattle to Chicago is now fully live, offering a 400 Gbps, low‑latency pathway across major Northwest and Midwest cities. The route delivers a record 39.5 ms round‑trip latency between Seattle and Chicago,...
Rural Louisiana Community Center to Become Local Broadband Hub
The St. Joseph Community House in Tensas Parish, Louisiana, has been renovated and repurposed as a local broadband hub. The facility now provides high‑speed workspaces, classrooms for data, language, driver’s training, and free or low‑cost GED/HiSET tutoring. Governor Jeff Landry...
Podcasts: MDU Security Solutions Are Smart and Financially Sound
ASSA ABLOY’s VP of strategic relations, Sandy Jack, highlighted on the Beyond the Cable podcast that smart security systems like Vingcard should be affordable for all multifamily residents, especially those in workforce, student and other underserved housing. She emphasized that...
Wire 3 Lights up First Fiber Internet Customers in Lake County, Florida
Wire 3, a Florida‑based fiber provider, has begun connecting residents and businesses in Leesburg with its 10‑gigabit symmetrical service. The rollout is underpinned by a $50 million private investment and includes a five‑year price lock for early adopters. The company says...
Preseem Launches Its First Proactive ISP Virtual Summit
Preseem, a network quality management firm for ISPs, announced its inaugural Proactive ISP Virtual Summit, scheduled for May 5‑6, 2026. The free, two‑day event will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern each day and centers on the theme “AI in Action,”...
C Spire Connects 14k Homes, Finishes CPF Work in Mississsippi
C Spire announced it has completed Mississippi’s share of the federal Capital Projects Fund, delivering fiber‑to‑the‑home service to more than 14,000 residences and connecting 18,530 undeveloped lots across six counties. The work, funded by a $164 million state allocation from the $10 billion...
EPLDT Group Powers Enterprise Transformation, Customer-Centric Innovation with CSG
ePLDT Group, the ICT arm of Philippine telecom giant PLDT, has selected NASDAQ‑listed CSG to power the next phase of its enterprise‑focused digital transformation. The partnership will deploy CSG Quote & Order and CSG Encompass to speed up service activation, personalize technology...
New FCC Actions to Streamline Retirement of Copper Networks
The Federal Communications Commission adopted new procedures to accelerate the retirement of legacy copper telephone networks. The rules include waivers that allow bundled‑service retirements, relax notification requirements, and protect consumers during the transition. Chairman Brendan Carr said the changes clear...
Telco Retail: Going Phygital at the Dawn of AI Commerce
Telco retailers have long offered disjointed digital and in‑store experiences, prompting CEO Christopher Krywulak of iQmetrix to call for a rapid shift toward a ‘phygital’ model. He argues that cultural inertia and siloed organization, rather than legacy technology, are the...
Mediacom Announces Expanded Service Offerings in Jefferson City
Mediacom Communications is deploying multi‑gigabit, symmetrical fiber internet across Jefferson City, Missouri, with full coverage slated for October 2026. The rollout introduces three Xtream Internet tiers—300 Mbps down/100 Mbps up, 1 Gbps symmetrical, and 2 Gbps down/1 Gbps up—while the underlying platform can eventually scale...
Truvista Fiber Marks National Safe Digging Month with 811 Callout
Truvista Fiber is using National Safe Digging Month to remind customers to call 811 before any excavation. The free locate service helps homeowners avoid damaging buried fiber, electric, gas and water lines. Truvista advises submitting requests at least three business...
Tarana Says Starlink’s BEAD Antics “Pulled the Rug Out” From NTIA
Tarana Wireless has accused Starlink of undermining the BEAD program by demanding upfront payments, installation fees, and relief from its minimum 100/20 Mbps service commitment for awarded projects. Tarana says the move "pulled the rug" from under the NTIA and state...
GoNetspeed Achieves 100% Fiber Coverage in North Hamden
GoNetspeed announced that North Hamden, Connecticut, has achieved 100% fiber‑optic internet coverage after a privately funded $6 million investment. The rollout will serve more than 8,000 residents and businesses with symmetrical speeds ranging from 500 Mbps to 6 Gbps. Construction continues neighborhood by...
Delaware Becomes the Fifth State in IQ Fiber’s Growing Footprint
IQ Fiber officially launched its 100% fiber‑optic service in Kent County, Delaware, marking the company’s entry into its fifth Eastern U.S. state. The rollout is backed by a $150 million investment that will span the next 18‑24 months and generate more...
