M A Y 2 0 2 4 5 BUSINESS solutions A Transformative Era for Fiber The Fiber Broadband Association estimates that nearly as much fiber will be deployed in the U.S. between 2024 and 2029 as has been deployed throughout history. This infrastructure transformation is being driven by significant federal investments combined with innovations in technology and changes in consumer demand. In 2023, promised federal funding for infrastructure began flowing, injecting new vigor into broadband expansion and infrastructure modernization. The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides money for fiber network projects in areas not yet served by broadband and includes a separate provision for underserved locations in high-cost areas. An estimated 11.8 million locations—households and businesses, rural and urban—are considered either unserved or underserved. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act isn’t the only program helping to fund broadband projects. The Broadband, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program provides $42.45 billion to expand high-speed internet access through the planning and deployment of broadband infrastructure in all 50 states, and the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) is awarding $20.4 billion worth of funding to expand broadband connectivity to the most rural areas of the country. Another factor in the growth of fiber deployment is the evolution of fiber technology, which continues to provide faster speeds, lower latencies, improved resiliency, greater security, and more flexible applications. For example, a record-breaking 800 Gbps data rate was recently transmitted at a distance of 4,887 miles using a single wavelength of light. Remote working during the pandemic caused demand for high-speed network connectivity to increase, and it’s continued to climb since. In the business world, there’s been an explosion of dataintensive applications such as cloud computing, generative AI, and the Internet of Things (IoT), which all rely on fast and reliable data transmission. In addition, consumers are engaged in more data-heavy leisure activities like video streaming and online gaming. MadisonCommunications provides fiber internet with speeds as fast as 1 GIG. For complete details, call 1-800-422-4848 or visit www.gomadison.com. Top 10 Fiber Benefits for Businesses By replacing copper networks with fiber networks, Madison Communications has made it possible for an increasing number of local businesses to enjoy workplace advantages including these: 1. M uch faster internet speeds for increased productivity 2. Higher reliability with less downtime and need for troubleshooting 3. Stronger signal strength over long distances compared to copper internet connections 4. More efficient access to cloudbased tools and data storage 5. Future-proof infrastructure to meet changing needs 6. Ability to handle many internet users and devices with no slowdowns 7. Minimal latency for better quality video and VoIP calls 8. Enhanced security against cyber crime 9. More flexibility for initiatives such as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) 10. Support for robust HD video conferencing What can fiber internet do for your business? Call Madison Communications at 1-800- 422-4848 to find out.
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