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EDINBURG, VA (Oct. 24, 2023) - Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (“Shentel”) announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the equity interests in Horizon Acquisition Parent LLC (“Horizon” or “Horizon Telcom”) for $385 million (the “Transaction”). Consideration will consist of $305 million in cash and $80 million of Shentel common stock. | | |
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(October 25, 2023) - When we rolled out GFiber Labs last month, we told you that we had a lot of things in the works and we were looking forward to sharing more soon. I am excited to share our very first GFiber Labs project. Earlier today, we announced at NetworkX in Paris that we will be offering residential 20 Gig + Wi-Fi 7 by the end of the year. | | |
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(October 24, 2023) - For centuries, Tennessee’s farmers have provided the food we eat and played an essential role in our state and local economies. While they still rely on timeless agricultural principles to grow their crops, the tools they use today look very different from the traditional plows and harvesters you might remember from childhood. Today, high-speed broadband internet is revolutionizing how Tennessee farmers do business. | | |
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Hertford County, NC (October 25, 2023) - Fybe, a broadband service provider and a subsidiary of Roanoke Cooperative, proudly served the Hertford County community during its most recent We Care Day on Friday, October 13, 2023. Providing all the supplies and volunteers for the project, Fybe painted the exterior of several facilities for PAWS of Hertford County. | |
ICN ISSUE 10 - FEATURED ARTICLE
Be Prepared to Comply with NEPA or Your BEAD Funding May Be NADA
By Bill Tortoriello, ACA Connects Director of Regulatory Affairs
| So often, we hear different acronyms thrown around in the world of regulation, and two that might be esoteric to some of our members involve the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). So, what are these terms NEPA and NHPA, and why are they important in the context of National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding? Let’s take a closer look at the statutes and what they entail. | | |
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UPCOMING WEBINAR
Updates from Washington, D.C.
Thursday, November 9, 2023
1:00-2:00 p.m. EST
| Note: For ACA Connects Members Only |
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ARPA TRACKER
The ARPA State/Territory Implementation Tracker tracks developments in all 50 states and territories regarding the issue of ARPA funds for broadband deployment and related activities.
| Note: For ACA Connects Members Only |
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Source // MN Cable
St. Paul, October 24, 2023. The Minnesota Cable Communications Association (MN Cable) is pleased to announce Melissa Wolf will become its next Executive Director. Melissa will start on November 1, 2023.
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Source // Fierce Telecom
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has agreed to two recommendations submitted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in relation to the former’s Middle Mile program.
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Voting is Officially Underway for the 2023 Community Champions Award! | With so many fantastic projects to choose from, this is sure to be a close race! Voting will continue through Oct. 31 at 5 pm ET. |
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Source // Telecompetitor
Network operators in Oklahoma requested a total of $5.1 billion in funding in a state broadband program to cover some of the costs of deploying service in rural areas lacking high-speed service. But with a budget of $374 million, the program is way oversubscribed.
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Source // TVNewsCheck
A downward slide in linear television stations’ importance has been greatly exaggerated. That was a view expressed by Chris Ripley, Sinclair president-CEO, during a panel session Wednesday at TVNewsCheck’s TV2025 with station group leaders today.
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The temps might be cooler, but this issue of ICN is coming in hot! 🔥 Check out articles on retransmission consent, read exciting news on staff promotions, view the final round of Community Champions Award nominations, and much more! |
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Source // Cord Cutters News
Digital discrimination, or “digital redlining,” is a practice where broadband providers focus on offering service in more affluent areas at the expense of poor, more diverse communities. The Federal Communications Commission aims to stop this with its latest proposed rule.
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Source // Cord Cutters News
SpaceX’s Starlink internet service will pass a significant milestone this month, with the company’s constellation surpassing 5,000 active satellites in low-Earth orbit after the launch of two Falcon 9 rockets.
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Have a question or comment about the Daily Media Sweep?
Please email ACA Connects Director of Digital and Social Media Nathan Penrod at [email protected].
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