In the context of the BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice, we have developed a technology-neutral framework for SBOs to use in validating whether a project can easily scale to meet the connectivity needs of households and businesses in the project area and thus satisfy a key criterion to qualify as a Priority Broadband Project.
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Despite early successes with AI and growing interest in strategic integration, a significant gap remains between its proven potential and broad organizational adoption.
Continue readingFCC Publishes Updates to December 2024 BDC Data
To support investment in high-speed internet network access across the US, the FCC continues to update its National Broadband Map. Below are the key updates as of June 10 to the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection (BDC) dataset for December 2024. Originally published on May 12, 2025, the dataset covers more than 737 million data points across 115.8 million residential locations.
Continue readingBroadband Communities Summit
Cartesian will be attending the Broadband Communities Summit, an event where property, community, and telco leaders come together.
Continue readingHow ISPs Can Combat Growing 5G Fixed Wireless Competition
For years, most U.S. households had just one or two options for high-speed broadband – typically through a cable or telco provider. That status quo is now changing due to increased competition, including the rapid expansion of 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) availability.
Continue readingGetting OTT Analytics Right: Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Understanding subscriber churn, ad effectiveness, content watch time, load times and stream quality is critical – not just for customer experience and satisfaction, but also for strategic business performance. When harnessed correctly, these insights drive better decision making and stronger results.
Continue readingThe Impacts of State Broadband Rate Regulation
This study, developed by Cartesian for ACA Connects, takes a detailed look at the economic impact of broadband rate regulation on investment and competition in the US.
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