Stephen Stewart

Big things are coming for Alaska internet. Our partnership with Harmonic puts GCI customers at the center, delivering faster speeds, stronger reliability, and a future-ready network that will keep Alaska connected for decades to come. DOCSIS 4.0 provides the foundation.

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GCI Communication Corp. is transforming broadband services across Alaska with the power of Harmonic’s cOS™ virtualized broadband platform. We are thrilled to partner with GCI as they offer DOCSIS 4.0 services with multi-gigabit speeds and high-quality broadband experiences to communities across Alaska. GCI’s leap to DOCSIS 4.0 is fast tracked by Harmonic’s turnkey solution. From start to finish, our expertise drives seamless transition to blazing-fast broadband with minimal disruption for customers. 📍 Full story in the comments #HarmonicBroadband #DOCSIS #BroadbandInnovation #HarmonicTechExpo25 #SCTE #TechExpo25

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5 top top stories in broadband and digital tech this week — what’s shifting, what matters. 1️⃣ NDIA sues to reinstate Digital Equity Act grants Via Broadband Communities: https://lnkd.in/ex8dQbZH 2️⃣ SpaceX wins most BEAD locations in Texas Via Light Reading: https://lnkd.in/eSJPmSit 3️⃣ Funder coalition makes $500M push for people-centric AI Via Mellon Foundation: https://lnkd.in/e-z5dtHb 4️⃣ Mission Telecom steps up for schools and libraries as FCC withdraws Wi-Fi subsidies Via Breakfast Media LLC: https://lnkd.in/ezNVJ4Xv 5️⃣ Calls grow to use unspent BEAD funds as a “Digital Opportunity Dividend” Via Vernonburg Group: https://lnkd.in/eb-xQuKW Cc National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA), Mission Telecom, Paul Garnett

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America's cable broadband providers are working towards the goal of expanding connectivity to every corner of the country — including this quick roundup of recent projects across the South: 📍 In Georgia and South Carolina, Comcast expanded its network to bring reliable, high-speed internet and other services to several communities. 📍 In Texas and Tennessee, Spectrum launched gigabit service to 1.1K+ homes and expanded its fiber broadband network into previously unserved and underserved areas. 📍 In Florida, Charter, Comcast, and Mediacom Communications brought their broadband services to rural communities statewide, reaching tens of thousands of homes and businesses. Read the full recap on how cable providers are expanding connectivity in the region: https://bit.ly/45Sld6V

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Broadband leaders: how quickly can you find your ARPU, churn rate, and cash flow projections? When these KPIs are buried, strategic decision-making becomes much harder. The solution is visibility: quick, convenient access to the metrics that matter. And it’s easier to achieve than you may think. Learn more in our latest article:
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BEAD Funding Rules Just Changed — Here’s Why It Matters The NTIA has released updated BEAD guidance requiring faster deployment, cost efficiency, and tech-neutral planning. States must now show measurable results to stay compliant. That means one thing for broadband builders and partners: you need a compliant, audit-ready deployment strategy — not just a construction plan. At Wiring The Future Networks (WTFN), we help ISPs, engineering firms, and state/local agencies: Design BEAD-compliant networks Prepare documentation for funding reimbursement Oversee construction with built-in compliance checks Align procurement with NTIA’s new cost-control rules ⚙️ Be BEAD-Ready Before Deadlines Hit. Partner with WTFN today → https://zurl.co/HNEv3 🔗 NTIA BEAD Guidance: https://zurl.co/ApgcQ #Broadband #BEAD #Infrastructure #Compliance #WTFN

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