The Hidden Bottleneck in Fiber Deployment
Fiber deployment across the United States is not just gaining momentum; it’s evolving into a transformative force for communities and businesses alike: Capital is flowing into innovative solutions. Programs are transitioning from planning to dynamic execution. Construction capacity is scaling to meet rising demand. Yet many network builds encounter friction…
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New Guide: Network Deployment Execution Playbook
As fiber deployment accelerates across the U.S., operators are navigating increasing complexity across engineering, permitting, and construction. Network deployment is entering a more demanding phase as broadband programs move from planning into execution. SQUAN developed this guide to examine where network deployment programs most often encounter friction and how operators…
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The FTTH Land Grab: Building Fast vs. Building Right
The fiber land grab is not theoretical. It is happening. Across competitive FTTH markets, capital is flowing, and private equity-backed builders are expanding aggressively. Deployment velocity has become the dominant signal of success. Passings are measured, territory is tracked, and expansion speed is rewarded. However, operational durability, often overlooked, ultimately…
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The BEAD Moment: A Call to Get Broadband Right
THE BEAD wait is finally over… or is it? While the promise of BEAD is finally becoming real: funding is moving toward activation. Planning is giving way to execution. The reality may not be that clear cut. States are now deep in BEAD funding review. Most have submitted final proposals…
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SQUAN Welcomes Two New Directors of Business Development: Dan Mahoney & Ryan Haney
SQUAN is proud to welcome Dan Mahoney and Ryan Haney as our newest Directors of Business Development, bringing decades of experience across telecommunications, fiber infrastructure, and next-generation network deployment. Both leaders join SQUAN at a pivotal time for the industry, as providers accelerate fiber builds, modernize wireless networks, and prepare…
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FCC Environmental and Historic Review Proposal: What It Means for 5G and Broadband
FCC Proposal Could Reshape Wireless Reviews As America continues its race to expand broadband access, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering a proposal that could significantly reshape the way wireless infrastructure projects are reviewed and approved. According to a recent report from Broadband Breakfast, the FCC is weighing whether…
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Tower Construction Accelerates as Private Players Lead the Way
Tower construction in the U.S. is accelerating, with growth expected to reach 9.5% in 2025, up from 6.2% in 2024, according to Inside Towers. Private tower companies are driving much of this expansion, constructing more than four times the number of towers than their larger counterparts last year. Infrastructure demand…
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Policy Update: A Win for Infrastructure Investors
Congress has passed a budget package that includes the reinstatement of 100% bonus depreciation for qualified assets placed in service after January 19, 2025, according to Inside Towers. This change allows businesses to fully expense eligible capital investments upfront rather than depreciating them over time. For companies investing in infrastructure,…
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When BEAD Evolves, SQUAN Moves Fast.
The NTIA’s recent update to the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program has the broadband industry watching closely, and for good reason. Released on June 10, 2025, the revised framework gives states more flexibility, encourages new deployment models, and raises expectations for permitting, compliance, workforce development, and Buy America…
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