Whitepapers

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to dominate conversations in broadband in 2025. While the technology has existed in some form in telecom devices for years, what has created much of the recent buzz is the evolution of generative AI, foundation models, ...

When the revised guidelines for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program were released on June 6, 2025, the broadband landscape underwent a fundamental shift. What began as a fiber-first mandate has evolved into an approach that recognizes the ...

Fortunately, as challenges mount for reliability and efficiency for electric utilities, technologies, including new ones and existing ones that continue to improve, help keep pace with these challenges. Two of these technologies are AST (Automatic Source Transfer) and FLISR (Fault ...

Broadband service providers (BSPs) are increasingly recognizing the value of Geographic Information System (GIS) for smarter network planning, optimized operations, and more effective funding strategies. By unlocking the intelligence of their data with GIS, BSPs can make faster, data-driven, and ...

In a time of unprecedented broadband expansion and funding, meeting the current moment requires that providers be comfortable, be aggressive, and be ready. Whether you are applying for funding through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program or pursuing ...

Cities around the country are undoubtedly facing challenges as they strive to meet growing energy and broadband infrastructure demands. As larger municipalities have more resources at their disposal, small and mid-sized cities face unique issues in keeping up with today’s ...

Arc flash risk assessment on an electrical distribution system is crucial to identify arc flash hazards in the workplace and determine mitigation measures to protect the safety of employees as well as the general public. The National Electric Safety Code ...

There’s no doubt that every broadband provider in the country will be affected by BEAD, regardless of whether or not they choose to participate. As funds start to roll out across the states, there will be more opportunity, more competition, ...

While demand for electricity is growing, the largest growth these days tends to be seen in states that have the most new data centers. This has some significant implications for electric utilities. According to a recent report from the U.S ...

As various technologies advance, they pose not only some challenges for electric utilities, but also some opportunities. One such technology is battery energy storage, which typically involves lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries combined usually with solar, but also with other sources of ...

According to a 2022 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) report, modernizing, hardening, and expanding the grid will enhance the resilience of the nation’s entire electric system, and ensure that electricity is available to customers when it is needed most. For ...

As society continues to expand our digital universe, the development of broadband infrastructure has never been more vital, especially in underserved communities. The permitting processes required by federal, state, and local agencies play a crucial role in ensuring that broadband ...

A lot has been written about EVs, and, of interest to electric utilities, the nation’s EV charging network, which seems to be having trouble keeping pace with the increased number of EVs on the road. What is the latest? In ...

For some electric utilities, long-term strategic energy planning (a three-to five-year plan) is an integral part of their businesses. For others, it is on the “back burner.” And for still others, it is something that has never been done. What ...

Use cases for AI in Telecom and Energy. Are you ready for the future of AI? ...

Broadband service providers (BSPs), utility companies, and local municipalities are in a waiting pattern as they seek to expand their networks with the upcoming release of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program funding. While you wait for the ...

As various technologies advance, they pose not only some challenges for electric utilities, but also some opportunities. One such technology is battery energy storage, which typically involves lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries often combined with solar, but also with other sources of ...

What utility companies need to know about make-ready requirements As the U.S. gets set to make an unprecedented investment in both energy and broadband, rural electric companies are considering what their involvement should be. As they do, it will be ...