COMMUNIQUE
September 2019

How Fast Is 5G

Even with all the buzz surrounding 5G, hard data on network performance is hard to come by. So, when we came across this speed analysis shedding light on early 5G deployments, we took interest. Speedtest captures a range of network performance data through its Speedtest Intelligence data. 

FCC Proposes Rules for $20.4 Billion Broadband Grants

A great read from Doug Dawson, President at CCG Consulting, and an expert in broadband funding. Read more about the latest FCC funding rules and timeline.

Emerging Visible Light Communications Technology Expected to see Rapid Adoption

Visible light communication (VLC) is an emerging technology which enables highly secure high speed indoor networking. It’s considered an emerging alternative to Wi-Fi for specific applications. The visible light communications (VLC) industry will exceed 10 billion devices by 2023, according to a forecast from the home networking trade association Homegrid Forum.

Jade Communications Continues to Fulfill Broadband Needs in San Luis Valley

 Industry Insight: There's Room for Telcos and Electrics to Work Together on Broadband

Closing the digital divide and bringing rural American’s the broadband they need and deserve is a challenging task. Many geographic areas are unserved and underserved. To solve this problem, we need all the partnerships we can muster. One of the most promising partnerships for this challenge is between rural telecom providers and rural electric/utility providers. Finley Engineering, a full-service engineering consultancy, is in a unique position to see this promise because the firm has significant business and clientele with both the rural telecom and electric industries.