Steady IPv4 Transfer Requests in Anticipation of Broadband Expansion
A total of 147 IPv4 transfer requests were recorded last month, a minor dip from September’s 153 but effectively matching the 2025 monthly average of about 148.
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NTIA Approves $9 Billion in BEAD Funding for 18 States
NTIA approves 18 BEAD Final Proposals, unlocking nearly $9 billion in funding, with $6 billion in cost savings, and less of a focus on fiber
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Pew Research: BEAD Program Creates Broadband Workforce Opportunity
Pew study finds BEAD’s $42.5 billion broadband rollout could create tens of thousands of new jobs but warns of labor shortages and training gaps.
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BEAD Funding Status – All State Awards – Oct. 2025
October 2025 update — Full list of BEAD broadband funding allocations, state award data, and NTIA submission status across the U.S.
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Microsoft Azure Cloud Goes Down
Microsoft’s cloud went dark for hours—just a week after Amazon—disrupting airlines, websites, and services globally
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IPv4 Demand Stabilizes as Hyperscalers Slow Down Acquisition Activity
IPv4 market demand remains strong, with 153 transfers recorded in September, reflecting continued momentum even as hyperscalers begin to scale back their acquisition activity. This sustained level of transactions highlights the steady participation of mid-market buyers and service providers who continue to drive growth and stability across the IPv4 ecosystem.
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Nebraska BEAD: How $405 Million Missed the Mark
Nebraska’s BEAD plan leaves over $350M unused and connects just 1,300 homes, placing last in fiber broadband progress in the Midwest.
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How AWS’s Virginia Outage Rippled Across Global Networks
A DNS failure inside AWS’s US-EAST-1 region disrupted global services, showing how dependent networks are on a few hyperscale data centers
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Alabama Finalizes $800 Million BEAD Broadband Program
ADECA submits Alabama’s final BEAD proposal to NTIA, covering to 101,000 broadband locations while saving over $800 million in deployment
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Alaska’s BEAD Costs Raise Questions of Value and Feasibility
Alaska’s BEAD broadband plan reveals per-location costs topping $113k. Analysts warn fiber-only strategies may fail federal cost tests
