Nicole Ferraro

New York

Co - Host - The Divide at Light Reading Podcasts

Senior Editor at LightReading

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Greenlight Networks plots Pennsylvania expansion

1 week ago | lightreading.com | Nicole Ferraro

This week in broadband builds: Greenlight expands into Pennsylvania; Glo Fiber grows footprint in Pennsylvania's York County; Lyte Fiber will expand to Uvalde, Texas; Surf Internet gets another million in Indiana – and more. Nicole Ferraro, Editor, host of 'The Divide' podcastThe Buildout is a column from Light Reading tracking broadband network deployments. This week we're tracking new construction, awards and service launches reaching over 54,000 locations across the US.
How delays and tariffs could affect BEAD's US manufacturing goals

2 weeks ago | benton.org | Nicole Ferraro

As the federal government considers changes to the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program, one lingering question is how those changes—and ongoing implementation delays—may impact domestic fiber suppliers that are ramping up their US-based manufacturing to comply with BEAD's existing requirements. President Trump's new tariffs only exacerbate the difficulties.
How delays and tariffs could affect BEAD's US manufacturing goals

2 weeks ago | lightreading.com | Nicole Ferraro

Over 40 fiber suppliers increased domestic manufacturing to comply with the BEAD program's 'Buy America' rules. However, prolonged program delays, a shift away from BEAD's fiber focus, and new tariffs could put such investments at risk.
Brightspeed gets more broadband grants in North Carolina

2 weeks ago | lightreading.com | Nicole Ferraro

This week in broadband builds: North Carolina awards $22.1 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) grants; Spectrum goes live for hundreds more Wisconsin homes; Fidium Fiber construction continues in Maine – and more. Nicole Ferraro, Editor, host of 'The Divide' podcastThe Buildout is a column from Light Reading tracking broadband network deployments. This week we're tracking new construction, awards and service launches reaching over 20,000 locations across the US.
State lawmakers urge Lutnick not to delay BEAD with forced changes

3 weeks ago | lightreading.com | Nicole Ferraro

Over 100 bipartisan state legislators signed a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick warning that 'mandatory changes' to the BEAD program may delay implementation 'by a year or more' and urging him to trust the states.
How subsea cable cuts put spotlight on Internet resilience

3 weeks ago | benton.org | Nicole Ferraro

Whether from unintentional damage (common) or seemingly intentional sabotage (less common), risks to the subsea fiber optic cables that power global Internet connectivity are on the rise. The vulnerability of such cables is a growing concern. According to the site TeleGeography, there are more than 1.48 million kilometers of submarine cables spanning the world's seas and oceans, and more than 600 active and planned submarine cables overall.
USF framework 'more likely than not' to be upheld, says Blair Levin

3 weeks ago | benton.org | Nicole Ferraro

The Supreme Court held oral arguments in Federal Communications Commission v. Consumers' Research, a case challenging the legality of the Universal Service Fund framework.
Ripple Fiber pours $140M into Massachusetts

3 weeks ago | lightreading.com | Nicole Ferraro

This week in broadband builds: Ripple Fiber enters Massachusetts; Blue Stream Fiber expands to Cape Coral, Florida; Mercury Fiber touts new name and Midwest expansion; Fidium Fiber starting construction in Richmond, Maine – and more. Nicole Ferraro, Editor, host of 'The Divide' podcastThe Buildout is a column from Light Reading tracking broadband network deployments. This week we're tracking new construction and service launches reaching over 200,000 locations across the US.
USF framework 'more likely than not' to be upheld – analyst

4 weeks ago | lightreading.com | Nicole Ferraro

The framework of the Universal Service Fund is 'more likely than not' to be upheld, said Blair Levin after a Supreme Court hearing. But the USF's future could still be muddled by Trump administration changes to the BEAD program. Nicole Ferraro, Editor, host of 'The Divide' podcastThe US Supreme Court on Wednesday heard oral arguments in FCC v. Consumers' Research, a case challenging the legality of the Universal Service Fund (USF) framework.
Affordable broadband law could reduce California ISP revenue by 'less than 1%' – study

1 month ago | lightreading.com | Nicole Ferraro

California is considering a bill, similar to New York's, that would require ISPs to offer a $15 plan for low-income households. A recent study by the state suggests such a law may have minimal impact on large ISP revenues. Nicole Ferraro, Editor, host of 'The Divide' podcastThe state of California is considering a bill that would require broadband service providers to offer a $15 affordable plan for low-income households.