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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.
- 2Spectrum expands fiber-optic service to Polk County▼Spectrum expanding fiber-optic service to Polk County homes and businesses
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.
- 3Home 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 usin
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.
- 4Fiber network expands to improve neighborhood internet service▼Fiber network expands to provide better internet to neighborhoods
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.
- 55 Cheaper Fiber Internet Alternatives To Xfinity▼5 Cheaper Alternatives To Xfinity With Fiber Internet
A tech outlet has published a rundown of five internet providers that offer fiber service at lower prices than Xfinity. The piece highlights cheaper fiber plans as consumers look to cut monthly bills. Interest in affordable fiber options is growing as more households weigh upgrades over Xfinity's cable service.
- 6Nowata City Commissioners Hear Fiber-Optic Internet Proposal▼Nowata City Commissioners Hear Presentation on Fiber-Optic Internet
Nowata city commissioners in Oklahoma have received a presentation on bringing fiber-optic internet service to the community. Details of who presented and what was proposed were not disclosed, but the meeting signals local interest in expanding high-speed broadband access in the small town. Residents have long faced limited internet options typical of rural Oklahoma.
- 7Vietnam 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 mob
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.
- 8Lorain to receive citywide fiber internet expansion▼Lorain getting citywide fiber internet expansion
Lorain, Ohio is set to get a citywide fiber internet expansion, according to the Morning Journal. The project would bring high-speed fiber optic broadband to residents and businesses across the city. Details on cost, timeline and providers involved have not yet been released, and reaction from the community is still emerging.
- 9Mediacom Expands Fiber Internet to New London Area▼Mediacom Communications Brings New Fiber Internet Service to New London Area
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.
- 10GoNetspeed to Bring Fiber Internet to Haverhill●GoNetspeed Signs Pact, Plans to Offer Fiber-Based Internet in Haverhill
Internet provider GoNetspeed has signed an agreement to expand its fiber-based broadband service to Haverhill, Massachusetts. The deal means residents and businesses in the city will gain access to high-speed fiber internet as the company builds out its regional network. Local outlet WHAV reported the pact, marking a notable infrastructure investment for the area and an alternative to existing broadband options for Haverhill customers.
- 11New $100M fiber project promises faster internet in Augusta area▼New $100M fiber project promises faster internet in August area
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.
- 12Optimum launches fastest fiber internet service in Abbeville▼Optimum Brings Fastest Fiber Internet to Abbeville, Investing in the Community’s Future
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.
- 13Submarine cable damage disrupts Philippines-Singapore connection●Watching: The disruption involves a submarine cable connection between the Philippines and Singapore. Repairs to the dam
A submarine fiber optic cable linking the Philippines and Singapore has been damaged, disrupting connectivity on the route. Operators say repairs to the undersea fiber are expected to take several weeks. Internet users in both countries are tracking the outage and its impact on bandwidth and traffic routing.
- 14Consumer Reports names 10 best fiber internet providers for 2026▼10 best fiber internet providers in 2026, according to Consumer Reports
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.
- 15Surf Internet Partners Raise $100,000 for Five Star Life▼Surf Internet Rallies Business Partners to Raise $100,000 for Five Star Life
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.
- 16Greenlight expands broadband service into Baltimore neighborhoods▼'Game changer:' Greenlight's Baltimore expansion brings new internet choice to neighbors
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.
- 17Greenlight to spend $20 million expanding fiber internet in eastern Lehigh Valley▼Greenlight expands fiber internet in eastern lehigh valley with $20 million investment
Greenlight, a fiber internet provider, announced a $20 million investment to expand its fiber broadband network across the eastern Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania. The project will bring high-speed fiber service to more communities in the region, expanding internet options for homes and businesses. The announcement was reported by regional business press covering infrastructure and broadband growth in the Lehigh Valley.
- 18Spectrum Completes Rural Fiber Expansion in Somerset County, Maryland▼Spectrum Completes Rural Fiber Broadband Expansion in Somerset County, Maryland
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.
- 19NLBC breaks ground on fiber optic internet project in Spiceland▼NLBC breaks ground on Spiceland fiber optic internet project
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.
- 20Minburn Communications to Bring Fiber Internet to Dallas Center Residents▼Minburn Communications to Bring Fiber Internet to Dallas Center City Residents
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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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.
- 22Optimum 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
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.
- 23Comcast Deploys Fiber Sensing Technology to Boost Network Reliability▼Comcast Deploys Fiber Sensing Technology to Enhance Network Intelligence and Reliability
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.
- 24AT&T forms joint venture to expand fiber internet access▼AT&T forms joint venture to expand fiber intern...
AT&T has announced a joint venture aimed at expanding its fiber internet network. The move is part of the company's push to widen high-speed broadband coverage to more homes and businesses in the United States. Details about the partner, investment size and rollout timeline have not been made clear in the available reporting.
- 25Shenandoah Telecommunications Completes Fiber Upgrade in Buchanan, Virginia▼Shenandoah Telecommunications Company Completes Fiber-to-the-Home Upgrade in Buchanan, Virginia
Shenandoah Telecommunications Company has finished its fiber-to-the-home network upgrade in Buchanan, Virginia, bringing faster broadband service to the town. The completion marks the latest step in the company's broader push to replace older infrastructure with fiber across its service area in Virginia and neighboring states.
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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.
- 27Rightfiber completes acquisition of Fastwyre's Nebraska business●Rightfiber completes acquisition of Fastwyre’s Nebraska business
Rightfiber has completed its acquisition of Fastwyre's Nebraska broadband operations, taking over the company's fiber internet business in the state. Details such as the purchase price, number of customers affected and plans for network expansion were not disclosed in the initial report. The deal continues a wave of consolidation in the US fiber and broadband sector as providers seek scale.
- 28Is 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
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.
- 29Greenlight expands broadband service to Baltimore residents▼'Game changer': Greenlight's Baltimore expansion brings new internet choice to residents
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.
- 30GoNetspeed to bring fiber internet to Haverhill●GoNetspeed to Bring Haverhill High-Speed 100% Fiber Internet and More Choice
Internet provider GoNetspeed has announced plans to expand its 100% fiber high-speed internet service to Haverhill, Massachusetts. The company says the rollout will give residents and businesses faster connection options and more choice among local internet providers. Details on construction timelines and availability dates have not been released in the initial announcement.
- 31Internet outages hit parts of Philippines after undersea cable fails▼Internet outages hit parts of PH as undersea cable goes offline
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.
- 32Brightspeed Sponsors Springfield Little Theater Through Fiber Internet▼Sponsored Content: How Brightspeed Fiber Internet Is Helping Our Friends At The Springfield Little Theater
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.
- 33Greenlight 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
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.
- 34Google launches Fiber Phone home phone service●Google just launched its Fiber Phone landline service
Google has launched Fiber Phone, a home landline service offered alongside its Google Fiber broadband service. The service gives Fiber customers a traditional home phone number with features such as call forwarding and cloud voicemail, allowing calls to move between the home line and mobile devices. It marks Google's continued push to expand its high-speed internet and telecom offerings beyond broadband in the US markets where Fiber operates.
- 35Ad 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
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.
- 36FirstDigital Hits 500 Five-Star Reviews for Fiber Service▼FirstDigital Reaches 500 Five-Star Reviews, Reflecting a Different Approach to Fiber Internet Service
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.
- 37gFiber breaks ground in Georgetown, targets 2027 service launch●gFiber breaks ground in Georgetown, plans 2027 service launch
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.