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BEAD Rule Changes: What ISPs Should Know
IPv4 Industry News
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
Difference Between MAP-T & CGNAT
Key Differences between MAP-T vs. CGNAT: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Choosing the Right IPv4-to-IPv6 Transition Solution
Best Internet Service Providers of 2025: Our Picks for the Best Connectivity
Our picks for ISPs for 2025: Speed, affordability, availability. We review options for fiber, 5G, satellite, and cable.
China Intensifies IPv6 Push Amid Slowing Adoption Rates
The growth and challenges of IPv6 adoption in China and the strategies being implemented to boost progress.
What the Barracuda Reputation Block List (BRBL)?
The Barracuda Reputation Block List (BRBL) flags problematic IPs for spam. Maintain secure practices and to avoid and delist.
Fate of Federally Funded Internet for Rural Communities
The Supreme Court is preparing to rule on whether rural, low-income communities maintain access to subsidized internet, or lose connectivity
BEAD News
Texas $3.8B BEAD Broadband Funding Round
Texas launches $3.8 billion broadband grant window, combining BEAD and TMAP funding to expand rural access and support small providers
Pennsylvania’s $1.16B BEAD Funds Delayed
Pennsylvania’s $1.16 billion broadband expansion stalls amid federal rewrites and political uncertainty, and is delayed until 2026
Indiana $340 Million BEAD Funds to Broadband Expansion
Indiana awards $340M in BEAD funds to push 400+ fiber projects, expanding broadband to 90,000 underserved locations
Tennessee $704 Million BEAD Program Attracts 298 Applications
Broadband providers request $704M in BEAD funds to boost Tennessee internet infrastructure, led by AT&T, Comcast, and Amazon Kuiper.
Oklahoma’s $148M Fiber-Only BEAD Application’s
Oklahoma opens BEAD Pool 1 for fiber broadband projects; additional funding pools and scoring details announced ahead of May 26 deadline
Oregon Opens $689M BEAD Grant Applications
Oregon Broadband Office begins BEAD grant applications, distributing $689M to improve internet infrastructure in the state
IPv4 Knowledgebase
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
Telecom at Risk: Addressing Evolving Cyber Threats
Telecom companies face rising cyber threats and espionage, requiring cybersecurity strategies to protect infrastructure, data, and reputation
TLS: The Importance of Transport Layer Security
Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a cryptographic protocol that secures internet communications between servers, browsers, and applications.
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
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
What Are IPv4 Blocks?
IPv4 addresses are essential for internet communication, but limited availability is pushing the transition to IPv6 for future connectivity.