Bonfire Infrastructure Group

10/14/2026

Expanding broadband to rural communities takes investment, infrastructure and patience.

As efforts to close the digital divide continue, reliable high-speed connectivity remains essential to ensuring rural communities can access education, healthcare, jobs, and economic opportunity.

Take a look at the challenges and progress behind rural broadband expansion and why staying the course matters. https://www.lightreading.com/digital-divide/everyone-agrees-rural-broadband-and-patience-are-needed-now

Deere is shipping autonomous trucks and factory-fitted satellite connections. Iowa State waited two years and nine months for a spectrum answer.

10/12/2026

As applications demand real-time responsiveness, data must move closer to where it’s created and used. That means more localized infrastructure, renewed opportunities for ISPs, and a resurgence of in-market colocation and on-prem servers for businesses and even consumers.

Watch this clip to learn how disaggregation is redefining how and where compute happens, and those who own and operate local infrastructure are uniquely positioned to lead this next phase.

https://youtu.be/a5B5etDb1a4?si=VrYCLcbrQHDHtY2k

The centralized data center model is reaching its limits. In this B...

10/07/2026

Broadband expansion is about more than infrastructure. It’s about connecting people to opportunity.

With billions in federal funding for rural broadband projects still awaiting guidance, the push to close the digital divide remains critical. Reliable, high-speed internet can open doors to education, healthcare, jobs, and economic growth in communities that have historically been underserved.

Take look at where rural broadband efforts stand and why continued investment matters. https://www.wpr.org/news/federal-delays-rural-internet-projects-states-wait-guidance

State officials can’t spend billions in federal funding to connect remote areas to the internet until the Trump administration provides information on how to use the money.

10/05/2026

In this clip, Nick and Abby explore why the key to successful broadband marketing isn’t being loud or trendy, it’s clarity. Learn how to:
🦸 Break down complex technology in ways that inspire and educate
🦸 Speak to diverse audiences without confusing technical jargon
🦸 Tell the story of why infrastructure matters in everyday life

https://youtu.be/CAhK2FvburE?si=UdqfoclBeehqLywN

In this Broadband Heroes clip, Abby Crawford explains why the key t...

09/30/2026

Broadband funding can be a powerful catalyst for rural communities but getting it right matters.

This article looks at lessons from Louisiana’s BEAD experience and what it can teach us about expanding reliable, affordable broadband to communities that need it most.

https://pelicanpolicy.org/technology-innovation/learn-from-bead-la/

The Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program (BEAD) has emphasized access and a closing of the digital divide since its inception. What good are the high speeds available from modern internet infrastructure if they aren’t available for use? Louisiana’s broadband office, ConnectLA, has mode...

09/28/2026

For years, the focus in telecom was on the build—cost per passing, miles of fiber, homes reached. But today, with tens of millions of homes now passed and a clear path to near-universal coverage, the conversation is shifting.
It’s no longer just about where fiber goes. It’s about who’s connected, who understands its value, and how we, as an industry, help communities fully realize the benefits.

Our guests on this episode include:
🦸🏻‍♂️ Jessica Koch, Controller at Consolidated Business Services, LLC & FBA Conference Chair
🦸🏻‍♂️ Patrick Mulhearn, Director of Government Affairs at Ripple Fiber & FBA Conference Vice-Chair
🦸🏻‍♂️ Josh Orlowitz, Director of Strategy and Planning at Bonfire Infrastructure Group
🦸🏻‍♂️ Nick Dinsmoor, Chief Marketing Officer at Bonfire Infrastructure Group
https://youtu.be/EXXsD7iujVo?si=e018v0Wbqwlzta5m

For years, the focus in telecom was on the build—cost per passing, ...

09/23/2026

Limited broadband can make online learning, homework, and access to educational resources significantly harder for students in rural communities.

Closing the rural broadband gap means giving every student a fairer opportunity to learn, connect, and succeed https://wjactv.com/news/local/a-slow-slog-how-limited-broadband-access-impacts-rural-pennsylvania-students-schools

09/21/2026

As applications demand real-time responsiveness, data must move closer to where it’s created and used. That means more localized infrastructure, renewed opportunities for ISPs, and a resurgence of in-market colocation and on-prem servers for businesses and even consumers.

Watch this clip to learn how disaggregation is redefining how and where compute happens, and those who own and operate local infrastructure are uniquely positioned to lead this next phase. https://youtu.be/a5B5etDb1a4?si=Tbk6Y7TaU17-MGD0

The centralized data center model is reaching its limits. In this B...

09/16/2026

Broadband investment is about more than infrastructure—it’s about people.

Learn why rural broadband delivers the greatest impact when communities have a voice in shaping how connectivity is built and used https://broadbandbreakfast.com/rural-broadband-pays-off-only-when-communities-decide-panelists-say/

Rural broadband is now table stakes for economic development, panelists said on a Broadband Breakfast Live Online panel.

09/14/2026

Aggregate network demand is accelerating and capacity must be distributed both inside and outside the premise to ensure seamless performance 📈📉

This challenge becomes even more critical for real-world use cases like elder care, remote monitoring, and in-home healthcare applications, where delays can be dangerous.

The future of connectivity depends on delivering consistent, high-quality experiences everywhere latency matters most. https://youtu.be/avFZ7d05egM?si=3eUYUIHJKy38rffA

As AI, robotics, 8K streaming, and real-time applications converge,...