Why Fiber Programs Fall Behind Even When Funding Is Available
Capital is flowing into broadband infrastructure. With BEAD funding accelerating deployment, operators now have more resources at their disposal than ever before. On paper, that should simplify execution. In reality, it often complicates it. Because funding does not eliminate operational risk. It amplifies it. The Real Challenge: Execution Milestones introduce…
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Permitting Is the New Critical Path in Fiber Expansion
Fiber Deployment Is Moving Faster. Permitting Isn’t. Fiber deployment across the United States continues to accelerate: Capital is being deployed. Programs are moving from planning into execution. Construction capacity is scaling to meet demand. But as builds move into the field, a different constraint begins to define progress, not in…
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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 FTTH land grab is real. And it’s starting to distort decisions. Speed is winning. Passings are up. Capital is flowing. But many of these networks are not being built for how they will operate. They are being built for how they will be measured. Across competitive FTTH markets, capital…
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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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