Packets Down Range #28:Databank expands, H5 Expands, fiber isn’t King everywhere

This is going to be a quick PDR. I am getting back into the swing of blog posts, and now back into Packets Down Range. More regular PDR’s coming. Data Center News •Netrality secures $380 Million sustainability-linked credit facility. • H5 Announces San Antonio expansion. •Databank is one of the latest to expand in Virginia. … Read more

Packets Down Range #21: CCIEs make mistakes, fiber expansions, Ham Radio code

The days are getting longer here in Indiana. This has meant the start of my long-awaited pole barn project. This has meant some long days, with my body being sore at the end of it. What do you geeks/nerds/type-a folks do to further your goals along when you are not working? Data Center News •H5 … Read more

Packets Down Range #9:Lumen, Cloud, 800GB switches. Sponsors needed

Welcome to issue #9 of Packets Down Range. I am a little behind because a deer decided to jump in front of my car on a recent trip to Texas. There wasn’t much damage, but almost all the airbags were deployed, which caused the car to be a total loss. As a result, I am … Read more

Packets Down Range #3: October 27 ISP News & More

For this edition, I am posting it a day early. Depending on how traffic goes, Thursday may be the new day for this newsletter. Since we are still new, expect some changes like this until things work out. If you are a supporter, don’t forget about the Patreon edition, which has even more news. Fall … Read more