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Broadband advertising 'misleading consumers'Misleading advertising of broadband speeds is confusing and frustrating consumers, a survey has warned.
Rural broadband projects a boon for DuluthThree broadband projects will connect through Duluth -- increasing Duluth's total fiber communications capacity and creating new redundancies that can help prevent future phone and internet outages.
White space broadband to be finalized (at last) this month"White spaces" broadband has been in hibernation—the rules governing unlicensed use in empty TV channels have never been finalized, and therefore no devices have yet appeared. This despite the fact that the idea was approved under previous FCC Chairman Kevin Martin in 2008. That's about to change at last. At its next open meeting on September 23, the FCC will vote on the "TV White Spaces Second ...
Broadband not worth a mention in Katterâs list of demandsKey independent MP, Bob Katter, has released a letter with 20 key policy points, none of which are broadband or Internet-related.
UK broadband rollout in line with global competition says ITUThe InternationalTelecommunication Union (ITU) has released broadband statistics showing thatthe UK is keeping up with global competitors on price and market penetration.
Broadband services to cover countyNorth Alabama Electric Cooperative is the recipient of $19.1 million in federal stimulus funds to bring broadband Internet and cable service to its customers in Jackson and Marshall counties. The utility is one of six projects funded in Alabama.
Global broadband divide revealedThe global disparity in access to broadband around the world and the cost of a connection is revealed by UN figures.
Broadband to expand in CleburneAlabama Governor Bob Riley announced this week that a $21,286,914 federal grant will expand high-speed (broadband) Internet service in Cleburne, Clay, Calhoun and several counties in northwest Georgia.
Broadband not on Katter's wish-listRural independent MP Bob Katter has made public his 'wish-list' of issues he wants addressed by Prime Minister Julia Gillard or Opposition leader Tony Abbott before he is prepared to offer his support to either in forming a minority government – and it doesn't include broadband.
So, No Free National Broadband For Us After All [Broadband]# broadband We called it months ago, but finally the FCC has seen what everyone else could see back then: providing free national broadband for all would be too costly. So, the project has been dropped like a ton of bricks. More »
Broadband take-up exceeds 70% of UKMore than 70% of UK households now access broadband services based on either BT's or Virgin Media's networks.
Cheap broadbandOne of the impacts of the NBN broadband strategy (previous discussion here and follow the links from there) is that the Telstra infrastructure is replaced with the NBN infrastructure. The Coalition’s model saw future infrastructure as contestable, with more than one player competing. A number of firms would have a stake in this outcome, so [...]
Broadband for allA triumvirate of politicians flipped the switch on a plan to bring high-speed Internet to Eastern Ontario within two years with the launch of a $170-million broadband network.[...]
UK Broadband adoption on a rollUK broadband adoption is ahead of France Germany and the US according tothe latest figures from BT.
Broadband ads confuse puntersTHE INQUIRER Virgin Media takes aim at unscrupulous competitors
Norfolk broadband campaigners attack BT claimsCampaigners for faster broadband in rural East Anglia rounded on BT again last night after the telecommunications giant announced it had now connected 15 million users.
'Digital 395' Broadband Project awarded fundsThe US Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced today the award of a broadband infrastructure investment grant to the California Broadband Cooperative, Inc. (CBC). The grant, totaling $81.1 million, will fund the construction of “Digital 395,” a middleâmile fiberâoptic network between Barstow, California and Carson City, Nev.
Service Interruption for all area(JARING Satellite Broadband)This message is addressed to all JARING Satellite Broadband customers at all area. We are sorry to inform you that we are experiencing some problems resulting customers in the above-mentioned areas not able to access Internet starting September 3, 2010 at 12:15 pm.
Broadband pricing in US and Europe falls€5 a month Broadband pricing in Europe and the US fell €5 a month, on average, as broadband speeds went up by an average of 20 per cent during the last year, says researcher Analysys Mason. This is after a relatively flat period during the past recession, when prices held up.… Free On-Demand Webcast - Virtualizing the Hard Stuff
Main One broadband 'on the way'The Main One fibre optic broadband cable is live for West Africa, but it will take some time before it reaches Cape Town.
Australian alliance proposes new version of National Broadband PlanWith approval for a National Broadband Plan being punted around by Australia's ruling body like a muddy football, a group of network and Internet companies have taken matters into their own hands and published a manifesto calling for a market solution to broadband expansion--not an "infrastructure monopoly." The Alliance for Affordable Broadband's open letter, titled "NBN 3.0," was signed by the ...
Staying Local – Business Broadband Kent Gets Mouthwatering Service Package From JombleLocal heroes Jomble have to be seen to be believed. Their broadband for business Kent tariff, recently unveiled, has revolutionised all models of what Internet connectivity packages ought to be: outstripping even major multinational competition without a second glance.
U.S. Broadband Starts To Speed AheadNew technologies are helping the nation catch up to Asia and Europe.
Small towns to get broadband — whether they had it already or notThe CRTC ordered a $421.9-million expansion of broadband Internet service to hundreds of rural and remote communities within four years — a surprise to people in several of those towns who have already had it for years
ITU urges governments to aid broadband developmentGovernments must provide a clear and stable regulatory framework to encouragethe development of broadband networks around the world according to thesecretary general of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Faster, cheaper broadbandSINGAPORE'S next-generation broadband network is finally here, and the entry of three new Internet service providers (ISPs) has shaken up the hitherto sleepy broadband market. On Tuesday, M1, SuperInternet and LGA Telecoms announced that they would launch high-end broadband plans offering speeds of at least 100Mbps.
Frontier commits $40 million to improve Illinois' broadband reachFrontier (NYSE: FTR ) has made Illinois its latest broadband investment target with plans to commit over $40 million to expand service in the state over the next year. Maggie Wilderotter, CEO and Chairman of Frontier, who spent this past week meeting with customers and employees in the Midwest, set an aggressive broadband rollout goal that will give users in central Illinois the same experience ...
Report: Iowans’ access to broadband remains spottyAbout one-third of Iowa households don’t have broadband service, according to the first comprehensive analysis, which shows spotty availability in many rural counties. The study released Wednesday found 95 percent of Iowa households have access to some form of broadband service, but only 87.6 percent of households have access to broadband service with download [...]
M2Z's Free, Wireless Nationwide Broadband Plan Killed: Thank the FCCDespite a seemingly stout business plan, and all the financial, social, and educational benefits it would bring, the FCC's just turned down M2Z's application for a coast-to-coast free wireless broadband system. The FCC did not elaborate on why it turned down a plan from a new company called M2Z which would've created a U.S.-wide, free wireless broadband network. M2Z's trick was going to be to ...
Broadband now a utility like power and water?Should we now consider Broadband a necessity of life, a utility in the same way we consider water, electricity and gas? According to a newly released poll, the answer is a resounding yes. It has long been the argument of NBN advocates that ubiquitous fast broadband can no longer be consider a luxury and is a must have if Australia is going to keep pace with our competitors in global markets ...
Broadband ranks low in KennedyBOB Katter won't find a single paragraph devoted to broadband in a briefing prepared by two local government officials.
Research and Markets: Netherlands - Broadband Market - Overview, Statistics and ForecastsDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d0ca6c/netherlands_broa) has announced the addition of the "Netherlands - Broadband Market - Overview, Statistics and Forecasts" report to their offering. Dutch broadband penetration is one of the highest in the world, the result of large-scale government and municipal investment ...
Telcos lob broadband grenade: Abbott may be rightAn alliance of telcos has lobbed a last-minute grenade into talks around who will form the next government by proposing a new broadband plan that appears more aligned with the Coalition's policy than Labor's national broadband network.
Canada avoids broadband duopolies, keeps line-sharing aliveCanada is staying with the community of nations that require their big Internet service providers to share their networks with competitive broadband companies. The country's Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has ruled that the nation's big telcos must do so "at speeds that match those offered to their own retail customers." "Requiring these companies to provide access to their ...
BT hits 15 million broadband customers markJust 200,000 had broadband in August 2002 BT has revealed that it now provides 15 million homes and small businesses with broadband connections, via both its own ISP and other ISPs that use its network.
Company Bringing Broadband To Rural AreasFrontier Communications has set up an office in Sun Prairie to begin offering broadband to rural communities looking for a faster Internet connection.
The Broadband Expo Partners with Numerous Associations to Create a Diverse Coalition of SupportOxford Expositions, LLC announced the launch of The Broadband Expo in May and the activity surrounding this new trade event has been non-stop with the addition of twelve associations as 2010 partners.
MTN and Maritime Broadband Provide Global VSAT Services Aboard Hellespont Ship Management ...MIRAMAR, Fla. - Aug. 23, 2010 - MTN Satellite Communications (MTN), the global provider of communications, connectivity, and content services to remote locations around the world, and Maritime Broadband LLC, makers of the C-Bird(TM) VSAT system, announced that they have been selected to provide communication services to the MT Hellespont Progress product tanker under a 36-month agreement with ...
Quinn announces broadband project for East Central IllinoisDANVILLE – Shiloh schools technology director Terry Sullivan knows firsthand how the lack of broadband Internet access limits what students and teachers can do in and out of the classroom. read more
Portable Hotspots are the Future of Mobile BroadbandClearwire and Virgin Mobile have both recently unveiled new portable Wi-Fi hotspots and contract-free unlimited mobile broadband data plans. The Clearwire Puck and the Virgin Mobile MiFi offer clear advantages over data plans offered by wireless carriers and will make bundled data plans obsolete unless wireless carriers get more competitive.
Virgin slams rivals for 'unscrupulous' broadband speed claimsVirgin Media has branded its rivals as “unscrupulous” for advertising broadband speeds they cannot provide.
Study: One-third of Iowa households lack broadbandCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — A new study prepared in cooperation with the Iowa Utilities Board finds that one-third of Iowa households don’t have broadband service.
Telmex to up Mexico's broadband speeds to stay competitive with cableWith Carlos Slim's consolidation of his Telmex Internacional (NYSE: TII ) and America Movil (NYSE: AMX ) holdings now complete, Telmex is going to turn its attention to upgrading its wireline broadband network with up to 20 Mbps speed capabilities to more effectively compete with cable competitors. To make this speed jump, Telmex will leverage the majority of its 2010 $765 million investment ...
Stratos starts new broadband deployment in GoMBETHESDA, Maryland – Stratos Global is deployment its new broadband service in the Gulf of Mexico. . Stratos MAX II is based on WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) standards. WiMAX technology is provisioned by Stratos over licensed spectrum across the GoM.
Telstra overhauls Torres Strait broadbandTelstra has embarked on a $5.3 million project to improve broadband services for islands in the Torres Strait region of far northern Queensland.
Broadband access solutions neededMunicipal District (MD) of Ranchland Chief Administrative Officer Greg Brkich has been pondering the issue of broadband service for the ratepayers in Ranchland.
Shawnee Telephone Company Selects Zhone for $8.5 Million RUS Funded Broadband Stimulus ProjectOAKLAND, Calif.----Zhone Technologies, Inc. , a global leader in network access solutions for fiber, copper and wireless broadband infrastructures, today announced that broadband stimulus award winner Shawnee Telephone Company has selected its multi-service access node for support of the Southern Illinois Sustainable Broadband Transformation project.
Punters still puzzled by broadband adsThanks for that Sherlock It will come as no surprise to regular readers that 90 per cent of UK consumers are confused by broadband advertising - we'd have to assume the missing ten per cent are marketing bods for ISPs.…
Virgin opens up on 'typical' broadband speedsISP urges competitors to ditch 'up to' promises Virgin Media has published the typical speeds Brits achieve on its 10Mb, 20Mb and 50Mb broadband packages in a bid to help web users choose an net connection that suits them.
Alcatel-Lucent Makes First LTE Call Within Public Safety Broadband SpectrumAlcatel-Lucent says that it has achieved an industry first by successfully completing a data call using a LTE wireless broadband network operating at Band 14, the spectrum earmarked for public safety agencies in the USA.
Stephen Carter sounds warning bell on broadband infrastructureFormer Labour minister and author of the Digital Economy Bill Stephen Carter said that the coalition government must consider whether investing in the UK’s broadband infrastructure can afford to be delayed.
Frontier: Broadband expansion on radarMARION -- No word yet on when Frontier Communications Corp. will make broadband available throughout Marion County, but the company's chief executive officer reiterated its commitment to Ohio during a business community luncheon on Monday.
Research and Markets: China - Broadband Market - Overview, Statistics and ForecastsDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China - Broadband Market - Overview, Statistics and Forecasts" report to their offering.
Will satellite broadband crash?Satellite-based broadband is being virtually overlooked in the NBN debate, but the scheme's current satellite component could present a multi-million dollar funding problem. 31 Aug 2010 6:26 AM
NTELOS Selects ADTRAN Total Access 5000 For Broadband Stimulus Fiber-To-The-Home DeploymentADTRAN, Inc., a leading provider of next-generation networking solutions, today announced that NTELOS, a leading provider of wireless and wireline communications to consumers and businesses in Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania has selected ADTRAN's flagship product, the Total Access 5000 Multi-Service Access and Aggregation Platform (MSAP) and Total Access 300 Series ONTs for its 9,000 ...
Charlotte private equity firm acquires broadband network providerCHARLOTTE, N.C. – Ridgemont Equity Partners , a recently formed private equity firm, is acquiring a majority interest in broadband service provider Unite Private Networks.
Broadband squad to raise awarenessSHOPPERS at the Giant Hypermarket in Subang Jaya had a pleasant surprise when they bumped into actor Ryzal Jaafar greeting them at the exit doors.
BT broadband hits 15m customersThe number of homes and small businesses accessing broadband over BT's network has passed the 15 million mark, the telecoms giant has revealed.
Broadband uncertainty hits Australia's property developmentsUncertainty over Labor Party's 43 billion dollars (38.8 billion U.S. dollars) National Broadband Network (NBN), partly due to the election results, has been causing chaos in Australia's new commercial and residential property projects, according to development councils on Monday.
Dublin council may provide broadband via city's sewersPLANS TO use Dublin’s sewers to provide high-speed broadband internet access to businesses and homes across the city are being advanced by Dublin City Council.
Canada telcos told to extend broadband servicesCanada's established telecom companies must spend more than half of a C$770 million ($727 million) fund kept in escrow to expand broadband Internet to rural and remote communities and return the remainder to urban customers, the communications regulator said on Tuesday.
Broadband cut worries tribesWASHINGTON – There are no places in America less connected to the Internet than many portions of Indian country. Yet, tribal advocates fear recent cuts to federal broadband funding could prevent telecommunications growth in their communities before it has a chance to start.
FCC keeps pushing ahead with ‘network neutrality’ for broadbandWASHINGTON - Federal regulators are seeking public input on what rules should apply to wireless Internet access and specialized services that aren't part of the Internet but are delivered over wired broadband connections.
Federal Communications Commission rejects proposal for free wireless broadband serviceWASHINGTON - Federal regulators have shot down a proposal by a startup called M2Z Networks Inc. to build a free, nationwide wireless broadband network using a spare slice of airwaves.
Canada telcos told to add rural broadband, pay rebateCanada's established telecom carriers must spend more than half of a combined C$770 million ($727 million) kept in escrow to expand broadband Internet to rural and remote communities and return the remainder to urban customers, the telecom regulator said on Tuesday.
Singapore telcos may slip on broadband competitionIncreased competition in Singapore’s telecom market with launch of country’s high-speed national broadband network may weigh on shares of telcos, especially SingTel (Z74.SG), Starhub (CC3.SG), says Dow Jones. Network’s broadband speeds much faster than those offered by both telcos’ older systems. Roll-out has already prompted SingTel to launch new broadband packages. M1 (B2F.SG), new entrant in ...
HS Football preview: Atlantic Broadband to show gamesAtlantic Broadband will continue to broadcast its Game of the Week feature this football season.
BSNL to get new broadband in KolkataKolkata, Sept 1 : Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)Calcutta Telephones is going to launch a new broadband service from 15 September in the city on trial basis, said Union Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology, Sachin Pilot here on Wednesday.
Telehealth launches broadband network Taking aim at health needs of rural CaliforniaOn Aug. 17, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and U.S. Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra joined a diverse group of statewide healthcare and technology agencies at the UC Davis Cancer Center in Sacramento to launch the California Telehealth Network (CTN).
Murphy pushes stimulus for broadband in Lake PlacidLAKE PLACID - There could be news as soon as next week as to whether projects receive federal funding to expand broadband Internet access in much of the eastern North Country.
BT notches up 15 millionth broadband customerBT has trumpeted the success of its broadband offerings with the announcementthat over 15 million homes and small businesses are now connected to itsnetwork although a significant digital divide still exists in the UK.
Research and Markets: United Kingdom - National Broadband Policy to 2015DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/da9088/united_kingdom_n) has announced the addition of the "United Kingdom - National Broadband Policy to 2015" report to their offering. The UKs current broadband policy, which will guide the sectors development through to 2015 at least, is to a large measure based on Lord ...
Windstream Cuts 34 Nebraska Jobs In ConsolidationTelephone and broadband provider Windstream Corp. plans to eliminate 34 Nebraska jobs this fall as part of a reorganization of the company's service department.
Failure to get broadband access hurting Ireland’s recoveryFor a country so hell-bent on becoming a ‘smart economy’, Ireland’s lack of broadband coverage is simply astonishing. As I write this post, in the lobby of the O’Donovans Hotel, nestled amidst the seaside town of Clonakilty , in West Cork , I’ve just driven 5 miles from an even smaller village in order to gain internet access, meandering through country roads just to check what’s in my inbox.
FCC: 44% of Net Connections Meet Broadband Speed GoalNew report follows up July...
Stratos Deploys New StratosMAX II Broadband Service in Gulf of Mexico- New service brings reliable voice, high-speed Internet services to oil cleanup effort - BETHESDA, MD, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ - Stratos Global, the leading global provider of advanced mobile and fixed-site remote communications solutions, today announced it has begun deployment of its new StratosMAX II broadband service across the Gulf of Mexico (GoM) region. The new StratosMAX II service ...
FCC Seeks Comment On Specialized Services, Mobile BroadbandThe Federal Communications Commission has put out a call for further comment on how its proposed expanded and codified Internet openness guidelines should apply to mobile broadband and specialized services.
Research and Markets: Libya - Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband and ForecastsDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fa3689/libya_telecoms) has announced the addition of the "Libya - Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband and Forecasts" report to their offering. Libya has emerged from almost two decades of economic isolation, which contributed to the stagnation of its oil industry, the mainstay of its ...
Cellular company plans rural broadband expansionDANVILLE, Ill. (AP) -- Cellular One of East Central Illinois and the state plan to spend $24.5 million to bring broadband Internet access to 66,000 people in 11 rural counties.
Industry's better broadband planSenior telco executives are backing a largely wireless-based NBN, with schools, hospitals and businesses prioritised over high-density areas. It's a more cost-effective plan that's a lot closer to the Coalition's broadband policy. 2 Sep 2010 9:57 AM
New alliance to help expand broadband accessFranklin County, and eight of its neighbors, welcomed the 21st century with open arms last month. At a press conference Aug. 20 in Bristol, regional economic development and elected officials announced that the Florida Rural Broadband Alliance (FRBA)...
M1 to launch high-speed fibre broadband serviceM1 says it will launch its high-speed fibre broadband service with speeds of up to 1Gbps and fixed voice service starting next month. Four new broadband plans for residential customers with downlink speeds of 1Gbps, 100Mbps, 50Mbps and 25Mbps will be offered on the new fibre network. They will also provide maximum uplink speeds of up to 500Mbps to ensure the best streaming and gaming experience ...
A Broadband EnvyIt requires a certain level of "unreasonable confidence" for a company to take on industry giants and set inspiring goals. The "hit you in the gut" goals undertaken by the companies are what makes them stand out from the rest.
StarHub +1.2%; New broadband network fuels hopesStarHub (CC3.SG) best performer among Singapore telcos, +1.2% at S$2.49 although off new 52-week high of $2.55 set in early trade, on hopes for higher broadband revenue as launch of Singapore’s high-speed national broadband network now allows telco to service companies in central business district, where it had no access previously, says Dow Jones. Foray, if successful, will mean rival SingTel ...
CWA: FCC’s Call to Clarify Broadband Issues Will Move Build-out ForwardWASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Federal Communications Commission has productively pushed for a resolution of the confused “net neutrality” debate which has stalled our national build out and caused the digital divide to deepen. The United States must catch up with the rest of the world in terms of broadband build-out and access to 21st century communications. The FCC’s processes and actions ...
In B-N, Frontier CEO pledges $40M on Illinois broadbandBLOOMINGTON -- The rural Illinois economy will get a boost whenFrontier Communications spends $40 million on broadband expansionin the state over the next year, the company's CEO said during aTwin City visit.
Broadband still open to players in the regionsThe Government's knockback of regional solutions for improving rural broadband in favour of nationwide options will not be the death knell for regional infrastructure players, says Vector.On Thursday, Communications and IT Minister...
FCC Delays Decision On Wireless BroadbandOn Wednesday, U.S. communications regulators delayed a decision on Internet traffic rules, buying more time for the politically sensitive issue ahead of the November elections. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has been trying to find harmony for months on a debate over whether high-speed Internet providers should be allowed to give preferential treatment to content providers who pay ...
Innovation key to UK broadband take-upA greater range of innovative online services is required if the governmentis to come good on its pledge to get every citizen online by 2015 according toindustry experts.
Research and Markets: South Africa - Broadband & Internet MarketDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "South Africa - Broadband & Internet Market" report to their offering.
Study: A Third of Iowa Households Lack BroadbandCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — A new study prepared in cooperation with the Iowa Utilities Board finds that one-third of Iowa households don't have broadband service.
Clearwire Aims Rover Prepaid Broadband at Gen YClearwire on Monday introduced a pay-as-you-go 4G mobile broadband service aimed at Generation Y consumers. Dubbed Rover, the brand works to appeal to a younger generation that isn't hip on long-term contracts.
Broadband bindCouncil's investment this week in a wide-ranging broadband project for eastern Ontario could spell the end of Kingston's successful 10-year foray into Internet delivery.[...]
FCC Strikes Down Free Broadband PlanThe U.S. Federal Communications Commission has closed the door on a controversial proposal for a way to use a chunk of wireless spectrum, but continues to consider how best to deploy the valuable spectrum.
How to get the most out of your broadband connectionThe FCC is now criticizing broadband providers for a situation well-known to most of us: Sometimes, speed stinks. But what can you do about it? Here are some tools, tips and tricks to self-heal your sluggish net connection.
Telcos warn independents: Labor’s broadband plan is worseSeven telcos, including AAPT, have advice for the independent MPs now weighing the promises of the two big parties, especially their broadband plans. …
Free employs Cisco for its IPv6 rolloutFrench competitive broadband carrier Free is making an aggressive IPv6 push with Cisco (Nasdaq: CSCO ) that will serve more than four million of its broadband customers. By deploying Cisco's IPv6 6rd Border Relay technology solution, Free is preparing for and mitigating the impending exhaustion of IPv4 addresses, while preparing its network to support the ongoing growth of Internet-connected ...
Markey Calls For Hill Bill Or 'Third Way'When the FCC asked for comment Wednesday on allowing specialized broadband services and whether to apply different openness standards to wireless broadband, Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) was quick to oblige.
Research and Markets: Top 10 Technologies for Mobile Broadband Traffic ManagementDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/86edf6/top_10_technologie) has announced the addition of the "Top 10 Technologies for Mobile Broadband Traffic Management" report to their offering. Published in May 2010, this is a concise briefing on the technical options for managing traffic on 3G/4G networks. Anyone working in ...
Canada telcos told to extend broadband servicesCanada's established telecom companies must spend more than half of a C$770 million ($727 million) fund kept in escrow to expand broadband Internet to rural and remote communities and return the remainder to urban customers, the communications regulator said on Tuesday.