There’s a new name for a major regional internet, TV, and phone provider. RCN has changed its name to Astound Broadband. At the same time its business services will now be known as Astound Business Solutions.  RCN isn’t alone in the change. It is joining its partner brands Grande, Wave, enTouch and Digital West under ...

The creation of a new state authority tasked with rolling out broadband internet access across the state was approved with the passage of a bill in both the House and Senate this week. 

Starting this month, non-governmental organizations can apply for part of $5 million in grant funding to design, build and operate a high-speed broadband service infrastructure throughout the state.

Bridge Tower Media and City Age presented “Connected Communities Episode 2 Smart City Futures” during a webinar Nov. 12. Moderated panels of experts from the public and private sectors spoke to the challenges of smart cities. This was the second webinar in a series.