Partnerships in many U.S. communities are making successful broadband rollouts and expansions possible.

In the last issue, I concentrated on the regulatory and technical issues embedded in the evolving rules for handing out $42.5 billion in new federal broadband infrastructure funds. Before that, I talked about labor and materials shortages. In this issue, I discuss the financial planning issues for prospective deployers.

Providers must recognize that MDU owners have expanded their decision-making criteria to include a host of factors, from customer support to network security.

The National Multifamily Housing Council is creating new avenues to teach people about the multifamily industry and build a pipeline of emerging leaders, with a focus on women. Its new podcast offers a glimpse into the business of the multifamily real estate market.

The polymer industry for fiber communications is growing quickly. With the correct positioning for scale, volume and performance, electro-optic polymers are poised to enable optical network system businesses to be much more competitive.

It is a transformational time for broadband in the U.S. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will dole out $42.2 billion to states to provide funding for new projects. During the INCOMPAS Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., a group of Congressional leaders, service providers and public advocacy groups discussed the impact of federal funding and how to drive new competition in the multiple-dwelling-unit market.

By proactively focusing on maintaining quality of experience, service providers can thwart costly customer churn.

How a company focused on space flight provides a critical connection during times of crisis.

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