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Nebraska BEAD: How $405 Million Missed the Mark
IPv4 Industry News
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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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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
BEAD News
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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
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Nevada to Invest $327 Million in Broadband Expansion
Nevada commits $327M to broadband projects, connecting 50,000 homes, businesses, and community sites with fiber, wireless, and satellite.
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Connecticut’s $154M Fiber Push Signals National Shift
Connecticut’s $154M fiber build shows how Comcast, Verizon & Charter shape future IPv4 demand and broadband investment nationwide.
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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.
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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Difference Between MAP-T & CGNAT
Key Differences between MAP-T vs. CGNAT: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Choosing the Right IPv4-to-IPv6 Transition Solution
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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
