The latest telecom news includes announcements on Ezee Fiber’s Internet in Puget Sound, Fibocom, Kaynes, Tracfone’s unlimited 5G offer, among others.
Ezee Fiber Launches Major High-Speed Internet Expansion in Puget Sound
Ezee Fiber has begun construction of a high-speed internet network in Milton, Lakewood, and Fife, Washington, scheduled to continue through 2026 to improve broadband infrastructure in the Puget Sound region. Construction crews will operate Monday through Thursday, with main road work from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and residential street work from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Temporary road detours and parking restrictions may occur, and residents will be notified at least 10 days in advance. Ezee Fiber has invested $400 million in the project and plans to hire 350 employees across various roles. Residents can pre-register for service on ezeefiber.com.
Fibocom and Kaynes Drive India’s IoT Manufacturing Boom
Fibocom, a provider of wireless communication modules and AI solutions, has partnered with Kaynes Technology, an electronics and semiconductor manufacturer, to set up IoT module manufacturing facilities in Karnataka, Hyderabad, and Gujarat. This collaboration aligns with India’s national initiatives, Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat, aiming to meet demand for locally produced IoT components. The partnership focuses on increasing India’s manufacturing capacity for IoT modules, supporting technological self-reliance, and reducing time-to-market for Indian OEMs.
Tracfone Revolutionizes Mobile Plans with First Unlimited 5G Offer
Tracfone introduced its first unlimited plan, Tracfone Freedom, offering unlimited talk, text, and data at $45 per month with Auto-pay. The plan operates on Verizon’s 5G network and includes 15GB of hotspot data, international calling and roaming in Canada and Mexico, and protection features such as spam filtering and IDnotify by Experian. It is available exclusively through tracfone.com without contracts or credit checks.
Gigapower Accelerates Fiber Broadband Across Six States, Boosting ISP Access
Gigapower, a joint venture between AT&T and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), has expanded its fiber broadband network across six U.S. states: Florida (Greater Orlando, Panhandle), New Mexico (Albuquerque), Pennsylvania (Northeastern Area), North Carolina (Greater Charlotte), South Carolina (Greater Charlotte), and Minnesota (Southern Minneapolis). The company has connected municipalities to high-speed broadband to meet demand. Gigapower uses an open access network model, enabling multiple internet service providers (ISPs) to deploy services over shared infrastructure, which accelerates network deployment, reduces time-to-market for ISPs, and provides flexible internet options for end users.
Shafana Fazal
