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Connecticut’s $154M Fiber Push Signals National Shift
IPv4 Industry News
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IPv4 Demand Holds Steady as Market Awaits Next Shift
The IPv4 market remains stable with strong demand and competitive pricing. BEAD funding in 2026 could drive the next wave of price increases.
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New ARIN Fees for 2026: How It Impacts IPv4 Holders
ARIN increases annual fees by 5% for 2026, maintains fee cap, and extends IPv6 waiver for 3X-Small organizations.
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IPv4 Transfer Surge Continues Despite BEAD Setbacks
Telecoms step up acquisitions in June, while enterprises offload blocks—driven by policy shifts and cloud infrastructure moves.
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July IPv4 Market – Requests Stay Steady
ARIN IPv4 transfer requests in 2025 show consistent demand. Despite short-term dips, enterprises and ISPs continue to drive the market.
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Cogent Raises $174m by Securitizing IPv4 Addresses
Cogent raises $174 million by securitizing its IPv4 address blocks and leases, creating a new financial model for digital infrastructure
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Difference Between MAP-T & CGNAT
Key Differences between MAP-T vs. CGNAT: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Choosing the Right IPv4-to-IPv6 Transition Solution
BEAD News
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New York Broadband Awards: $636M for 54,000 Locations
New York launches $636M broadband expansion, funding fiber, wireless, and satellite projects to connect 54,000 homes under the BEAD program
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Ohio Receives $793 Million in Broadband Funding
Ohio awards Starlink $51.6M to deliver broadband to 31,000 homes. Satellite wins 41% of BEAD sites, the largest share in the state.
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States Submit Final BEAD Proposals to NTIA
36 states finalize BEAD plans, submitting proposals to NTIA detailing broadband strategies, funding allocations, and chosen technology.
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Starlink Granted $119M in Montana BEAD Award
Montana awarded Starlink $119M in BEAD funds to connect 20,000 rural locations, favoring satellite over fiber to save costs in broadband expansion.
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Minnesota $392 Milllion Broadband Expansions
Minnesota’s $392 Million broadband push plans to bring fiber to rural farms , fueling business growth and closing the digital divide
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Fiber vs. Satellite: Nebraska’s Rural Broadband Battle
Nebraska proposed spending just $43.8M of $405M in BEAD funds, leaving rural communities with satellite over fiber broadband.
IPv4 Knowledgebase
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RPKI Explained – Resource Public Key Infrastructure
RPKI adds cryptographic trust to BGP, preventing hijacks and leaks. Learn how ROAs, validators, and routers keep routing secure.
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What is ICANN?
ICANN is a non-profit, private, and international organization responsible for maintaining and coordinating the unique identifiers essential for the global internet
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Telecom at Risk: Addressing Evolving Cyber Threats
Telecom companies face rising cyber threats and espionage, requiring cybersecurity strategies to protect infrastructure, data, and reputation
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TLS: The Importance of Transport Layer Security
Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a cryptographic protocol that secures internet communications between servers, browsers, and applications.
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What is IANA? The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority
IANA, The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority, manages global IP addresses, DNS root zones, and protocols, ensuring internet stability
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What is APNIC: The Asia-Pacific’s Internet Registry
APNIC manages IP address distribution in the Asia-Pacific, supports IPv6 adoption, enhances internet security, and provides registry services
