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Packets Down Range #26:Cologix, broadband money, acquisitions

Welcome to Packets Down Range (PDR) where we aggregate some of the weekly news from the Data Center, Transport, Backbone, Internet Service Provider (ISP), and related tech topics. If you want to submit your company news or become a sponsor, reach out. Data Center News •ESnet launches new Cloud Connect Service.ESnet Launches Cloud Connect Service to Support Scientific and Enterprise Workloads  •A look inside Equinix Ny5. More of a sales piece but has some interesting tidbits. •Cologix data hall at 511 carrier hotel...

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Packets Down Range #20: Fixed wireless

This is a short one as I am traveling. I have started then next couple of Packets Down Range. These will be on time next week. Company News•State of Illinois is hiring for an assistant Director, Illinois Office of Broadband. ISP News•Element 8 gathers $200 million for broadband expansion. Also, acquires AtLink. •Surf Internet begins construction on a 250-mile fiber network in Indiana. •Fixed Wireless accounted for over 90% of the residential broadband growth in 2022. CBRS was a huge factor in this....

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