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    German tech site connect has published a review of the 1&1 Homeserver Pro, a DSL and fiber router based on the Fritz!Box 7-90 series, putting it through testing. The article examines how the device performs for 1&1 customers compared with standard AVM routers, covering connection options and features.

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    Spectrum expands fiber-optic service to Polk County▼Spectrum expanding fiber-optic service to Polk County homes and businesses✉newsTechnologyInternet4 d ago

    Spectrum is expanding its fiber-optic internet service to homes and businesses in Polk County, Florida. The rollout brings faster broadband speeds and improved reliability to the area, adding to the provider's ongoing network upgrades across the state. Local residents and business owners stand to gain from the expanded high-speed connectivity as installation progresses.

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    Home Internet Upgrade Seeks Cellular Broadband Hardware Tips●I'm in the process of upgrading my home internet setup and need some tips. I'm not moving to fiber. I'm going to be usinMmastodonTechnologyInternet31 d ago

    A homeowner is upgrading their home internet connection using cellular broadband rather than fiber, and is asking for advice on equipment. They plan to buy an LTE/5G modem with a SIM slot and an ethernet port to connect to a new router, and are seeking recommendations from others who have built similar setups.

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    Fiber network expands to improve neighborhood internet service▼Fiber network expands to provide better internet to neighborhoods✉newsTechnologyInternet3 d ago

    A fiber optic network is being expanded to bring faster, more reliable internet to additional neighborhoods, according to a local news report. The rollout aims to improve connectivity for residents, though details on which areas will be covered, the timeline, and the provider involved were not specified in the report.

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    Vietnam emerging as a budget base for digital nomads●Vietnam Internet Guide for Digital Nomads Vietnam is a high-value nomad base with strong city fiber competition, low mobMmastodonTechnologyInternet22 d ago

    A new guide positions Vietnam as a high-value destination for digital nomads, citing competitive city fiber internet, cheap mobile plans and expanding coworking hubs in its major cities. The write-up is aimed at remote workers comparing Asian destinations, with practical coverage of connectivity options including eSIMs.

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    Optimum launches fastest fiber internet service in Abbeville▼Optimum Brings Fastest Fiber Internet to Abbeville, Investing in the Community’s Future✉newsTechnologyInternet15 h ago

    Optimum has brought its fastest fiber internet service to Abbeville, describing the rollout as an investment in the community's future. The announcement, carried by Yahoo Finance, highlights expanded high-speed connectivity for residents and businesses. Coverage so far appears limited to the company's own framing of the launch as a boost to local infrastructure and economic opportunity.

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    New $100M fiber project promises faster internet in Augusta area▼New $100M fiber project promises faster internet in August area✉newsTechnologyInternet1 d ago

    A $100 million fiber-optic broadband project has been announced for the Augusta area, promising faster and more reliable internet service for local residents and businesses. Details on the provider, timeline and coverage area remain limited, but the scale of the investment is drawing attention in a region where broadband upgrades have been a recurring concern.

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    Greenlight is investing $20 million to expand its fiber internet network across the eastern Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, bringing faster broadband service to more communities in the region. The expansion is expected to increase competition among local internet providers and improve connectivity for residents and businesses. Local business media covered the announcement as a notable regional infrastructure development.

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    Consumer Reports names 10 best fiber internet providers for 2026▼10 best fiber internet providers in 2026, according to Consumer Reports✉newsTechnologyInternet1 d ago

    Consumer Reports has published a ranking of the 10 best fiber internet providers for 2026, carried by outlets including Quartz. The list evaluates home fiber services on factors such as speed, reliability and customer satisfaction. It offers consumers guidance as fiber continues expanding across the US, though detailed provider names were not included in the available coverage.

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    Surf Internet Partners Raise $100,000 for Five Star Life▼Surf Internet Rallies Business Partners to Raise $100,000 for Five Star Life✉newsBusiness1 d ago

    Surf Internet, a fiber internet provider, brought together its business partners to raise $100,000 for Five Star Life, a youth development organization. The funds were gathered through a collaborative fundraising effort with companies in Surf Internet's service area, supporting the nonprofit's programs for young people.

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    Greenlight expands broadband service into Baltimore neighborhoods▼'Game changer:' Greenlight's Baltimore expansion brings new internet choice to neighbors✉newsTechnologyInternet1 d ago

    Greenlight is expanding its fiber internet service into Baltimore, giving residents a new broadband option. Local coverage describes the move as a 'game changer' for neighbors who have had limited choice among internet providers. The expansion is being welcomed as increasing competition in a market long dominated by a small number of providers.

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    Lumen Technologies Seen as 26% Undervalued After Intelligent Internet Launch●Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Could Be 26% Undervalued Following Its Intelligent Internet Launch✉newsTechnologyInternet12 min ago

    Lumen Technologies (LUMN) is being flagged by analysts as potentially 26% undervalued following its launch of Intelligent Internet, a new networking offering built around its fiber infrastructure and AI-driven services. The valuation argument suggests the market has not yet priced in the revenue potential from the company's recent strategic pivot, drawing investor attention to the telecom stock.

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    Mediacom Expands Fiber Internet to New London Area▼Mediacom Communications Brings New Fiber Internet Service to New London Area✉newsTechnologyInternet4 d ago

    Mediacom Communications has launched its new fiber internet service in the New London area, expanding high-speed broadband availability for local homes and businesses. The announcement, carried on Yahoo Finance, highlights the company's ongoing network upgrades. Residents gain access to faster fiber connections as the provider broadens its footprint in the region.

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    Falmouth, Massachusetts, has begun an expansion of fiber internet service, according to local reporting. The work is expected to bring faster, more reliable broadband connections to parts of the town. Details on the timeline, providers involved, and which neighborhoods will be covered first remain limited in early coverage.

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    NLBC breaks ground on fiber optic internet project in Spiceland▼NLBC breaks ground on Spiceland fiber optic internet project✉newsTechnologyInternet2 d ago

    NLBC has begun construction on a fiber optic internet project in Spiceland, marking the start of efforts to bring high-speed broadband to the community. The groundbreaking was reported by The Courier Times. Details on the project's timeline, funding, and the number of households expected to gain access have not yet been made public.

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    Minburn Communications to Bring Fiber Internet to Dallas Center Residents▼Minburn Communications to Bring Fiber Internet to Dallas Center City Residents✉newsTechnologyInternet2 d ago

    Minburn Communications has announced plans to expand fiber internet service to residents of Dallas Center, Iowa. The utility provider will bring high-speed fiber broadband to the city, expanding access in a smaller community. The news was reported by Raccoon Valley Radio covering the Dallas County area. Details on the rollout timeline, pricing and construction schedule have not yet been made public.

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    Rightfiber has completed the acquisition of Fastwre Broadband, a broadband provider based in Nebraska. The deal consolidates internet service operations in the state under Rightfiber's ownership. Details on the transaction value and how Fastwre's customers will be affected have not been released, but the move signals continued consolidation in the regional broadband market as providers compete to expand fiber and high-speed coverage.

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    Spectrum Completes Rural Fiber Expansion in Somerset County, Maryland▼Spectrum Completes Rural Fiber Broadband Expansion in Somerset County, Maryland✉newsTechnologyInternet4 d ago

    Charter Communications' Spectrum brand has completed a fiber broadband expansion in Somerset County, Maryland, bringing high-speed internet service to rural parts of the county. The company says the project extends reliable connectivity to communities that previously lacked access to fast broadband, supporting work, education and other online activity. Local officials have long sought better rural internet coverage on Maryland's Eastern Shore.

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    Optimum to launch 8 Gbps fiber in two New Jersey towns▼Optimum To Bring 8 Gbps Fiber to New Jersey’s East Brunswick and South River✉newsTechnologyInternet3 d ago

    Optimum announced plans to bring its 8 Gbps fiber internet service to East Brunswick and South River, New Jersey. The rollout would give residents in the two towns access to some of the fastest residential broadband speeds available in the US, as the cable operator continues expanding its fiber footprint amid competition from fiber rivals and upgrades by other providers.

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    Comcast Deploys Fiber Sensing Technology to Boost Network Reliability▼Comcast Deploys Fiber Sensing Technology to Enhance Network Intelligence and Reliability✉newsTechnology3 d ago

    Comcast announced the deployment of fiber sensing technology across its broadband network, aimed at improving network intelligence and reliability. The system uses the fiber-optic infrastructure itself to detect and locate issues, helping the company respond faster to outages and potential disruptions. The announcement was distributed via Business Wire and picked up by regional outlets, drawing attention within the telecom and internet infrastructure sector.

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    Greenlight expands broadband service to Baltimore residents▼'Game changer': Greenlight's Baltimore expansion brings new internet choice to residents✉newsTechnologyInternet1 d ago

    Greenlight is expanding its fiber internet network into Baltimore, giving residents a new option for home internet service. Local news outlet WMAR 2 News Baltimore described the move as a 'game changer,' reflecting interest in increased competition among internet providers in the city. Residents there have long had limited broadband choices.

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    Internet outages hit parts of Philippines after undersea cable fails▼Internet outages hit parts of PH as undersea cable goes offline✉newsTechnologyInternet16 h ago

    Parts of the Philippines are experiencing internet disruptions after an undersea cable went offline, the Philippine Daily Inquirer reports. Undersea fiber cables carry most of the country's international data traffic, so a single failure can slow or cut connectivity in several regions at once. Repair work for submarine cables typically involves dispatching specialist vessels and can take days or longer depending on the fault's location.

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    Is your router holding back your fiber internet speeds?▼Is your router holding back your fiber internet speeds? How to make sure your network isn’t a bottleneck✉newsTechnologyInternet3 d ago

    TechRadar is looking at whether home routers are limiting fiber internet performance. The piece explains how to check whether your router is a bottleneck and what to do about it, including making sure your hardware can match the speeds your provider delivers. The takeaway for readers: if fast broadband plans feel slow, the router, not the connection, may be to blame.

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    Greenlight Networks Puts $20 Million Into Fiber Expansion in Easton and Phillipsburg▼Greenlight Networks Invests $20 Million to Expand Fiber Internet to Easton City, PA and Phillipsburg, NJ✉newsTechnologyInternet1 d ago

    Greenlight Networks announced a $20 million investment to expand its fiber internet network into Easton, Pennsylvania and Phillipsburg, New Jersey. The buildout would bring high-speed fiber service to homes and businesses in the two neighboring Lehigh Valley-area communities, which have had limited fiber options. The move fits a broader wave of broadband providers expanding fiber into smaller East Coast markets.

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    Ad watchdog backs most T-Mobile T-Fiber claims, flags contract wording▼National Advertising Division Finds Certain T-Mobile T-Fiber Claims Supported, Recommends Modification to Contract Claim✉newsTechnologyInternet1 d ago

    The National Advertising Division, the US advertising industry's self-regulatory body, reviewed T-Mobile's marketing for its T-Fiber internet service and found that certain performance claims were supported by evidence. However, it recommended that T-Mobile modify one claim relating to its contract terms. The ruling follows the division's standard review process for advertising truthfulness.

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    Brightspeed Sponsors Springfield Little Theater Through Fiber Internet▼Sponsored Content: How Brightspeed Fiber Internet Is Helping Our Friends At The Springfield Little Theater✉newsTechnologyInternet3 d ago

    Brightspeed Fiber Internet is being featured in a sponsored segment highlighting its support for the Springfield Little Theater in Springfield, Missouri. The piece presents the company's fiber service as a way of backing the local arts organization and its community programming. Details beyond the sponsorship framing, such as the size of the support or specific projects funded, are not provided.

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    FirstDigital Hits 500 Five-Star Reviews for Fiber Service▼FirstDigital Reaches 500 Five-Star Reviews, Reflecting a Different Approach to Fiber Internet Service✉newsTechnologyInternet3 d ago

    US fiber internet provider FirstDigital says it has reached 500 five-star customer reviews, a milestone it presents as evidence of a customer-service-first approach to internet provision. The announcement, carried by Yahoo Finance Canada, highlights the company's focus on service quality in a market where internet providers are frequently criticized for poor support. The company positions the reviews as a differentiator against larger competitors.

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    gFiber breaks ground in Georgetown, targets 2027 service launch●gFiber breaks ground in Georgetown, plans 2027 service launch✉newsTechnologyInternet4 d ago

    Google Fiber's gFiber has broken ground on its network buildout in Georgetown, with plans to begin offering service in 2027. The announcement marks the start of construction for high-speed fiber internet in the area. Coverage so far is limited to the groundbreaking news, and reactions are minimal, with the story circulating mainly in local news outlets.