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Colorado Rolls Out $826M BEAD Plan
IPv4 Industry News
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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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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
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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.
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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.
BEAD News
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Fiber Dominates Virginia’s $613M Broadband Allocation
Virginia’s $613M BEAD funds prioritize fiber over satellite, with Starlink winning a small share under updated broadband funding rules.
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Oklahoma Advances Broadband Strategy Amid Federal Policy Realignment
Oklahoma adapts broadband strategy to shifting federal policy; fiber, wireless, satellite to connect rural and underserved communities.
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Mississippi $1.2 Billion Broadband Expansion Advances Despite BEAD Changes
Mississippi’s $1.2B internet expansion continues as federal rules change, fueling debate over affordability and broadband quality statewide.
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BEAD Rule Changes: What ISPs Should Know
NTIA rewrites BEAD rules, eliminating fiber preference and labor mandates, forcing states to resubmit broadband plans within 90 days.
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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
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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
IPv4 Knowledgebase
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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
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What Are IPv4 Blocks?
IPv4 addresses are essential for internet communication, but limited availability is pushing the transition to IPv6 for future connectivity.
