--- title: Telecom News Now | government description: government | --- - [Contact JSA](https://www.jsa.net/contact/) - [Tech & Telecom News Now](https://www.jsa.net/blog/) [Twitter](https://twitter.com/telecompr) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/JaymieScottoTV) [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/jaymie-scotto-%26-associates) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/JaymieScottoandAssociates) [![JSA – Jaymie Scotto & Associates Logo](https://blog.jsa.net/hubfs/JSA_March2019%20Theme/images/jsa-logo-120h.png) ![JSA – Jaymie Scotto & Associates Logo](https://blog.jsa.net/hubfs/JSA_March2019%20Theme/images/jsa-logo-60h.png) ![JSA – Jaymie Scotto & Associates Logo](https://blog.jsa.net/hubfs/JSA_March2019%20Theme/images/jsa-logo-60h.png)](https://www.jsa.net/) - [Company](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [Our Core Values](https://www.jsa.net/core-values/) - [Our Team](https://www.jsa.net/team/) - [Our Clients](https://www.jsa.net/clients/) - [Our Story](https://www.jsa.net/our-story/) - [Giving Back](https://www.jsa.net/giving-back/) - [Our News](https://www.jsa.net/jsa-news/) - [Our Partners](https://www.jsa.net/partners/) - [Services](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [Public Relations & Content](https://www.jsa.net/public-relations/) - [Digital Marketing](https://www.jsa.net/digital-marketing/) - [Consultation](https://www.jsa.net/pr-marketing-consultation/) - [Website & Design](https://www.jsa.net/website-design-development/) - [Video & WebCasts](https://www.jsa.net/video-marketing-webcasts/) - [Event Planning](https://www.jsa.net/event-planning/) - [Portfolio](https://www.jsa.net/portfolio/) - [Pricing](https://www.jsa.net/pricing/) - [Regions](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [United States](https://www.jsa.net/united-states/) - [Canada](https://www.jsa.net/canada/) - [Europe](https://www.jsa.net/europe/) - [Flexibility](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [Small Company Offerings](https://www.jsa.net/small-company/) - [Medium Company Packages](https://www.jsa.net/medium-company/) - [Large Company Partnerships](https://www.jsa.net/large-company/) - [Channels](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [Telecom Exchange (TEX)](https://www.jsa.net/tex/) - [CEO Exchange](https://www.jsa.net/ceo-exchange/) - [JSA TV](https://www.jsa.net/jsa-tv/) - [JSA Radio](https://www.jsa.net/jsa-radio/) - [Virtual CEO Roundtables](https://www.jsa.net/virtual-roundtables/) - [Women’s Speaking Initiative](https://www.jsa.net/womens-speaking-initiative/) - [Industry Events](https://www.jsa.net/industry-events) - [Blog](https://www.jsa.net/blog/) - [Company](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [Our Core Values](https://www.jsa.net/core-values/) - [Our Team](https://www.jsa.net/team/) - [Our Clients](https://www.jsa.net/clients/) - [Our Story](https://www.jsa.net/our-story/) - [Giving Back](https://www.jsa.net/giving-back/) - [Our News](https://www.jsa.net/jsa-news/) - [Our Partners](https://www.jsa.net/partners/) - [Services](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [Public Relations & Content](https://www.jsa.net/public-relations/) - [Digital Marketing](https://www.jsa.net/digital-marketing/) - [Consultation](https://www.jsa.net/pr-marketing-consultation/) - [Website & Design](https://www.jsa.net/website-design-development/) - [Video & WebCasts](https://www.jsa.net/video-marketing-webcasts/) - [Event Planning](https://www.jsa.net/event-planning/) - [Portfolio](https://www.jsa.net/portfolio/) - [Pricing](https://www.jsa.net/pricing/) - [Regions](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [United States](https://www.jsa.net/united-states/) - [Canada](https://www.jsa.net/canada/) - [Europe](https://www.jsa.net/europe/) - [Flexibility](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [Small Company Offerings](https://www.jsa.net/small-company/) - [Medium Company Packages](https://www.jsa.net/medium-company/) - [Large Company Partnerships](https://www.jsa.net/large-company/) - [Channels](https://www.jsa.net/#) - [Telecom Exchange (TEX)](https://www.jsa.net/tex/) - [CEO Exchange](https://www.jsa.net/ceo-exchange/) - [JSA TV](https://www.jsa.net/jsa-tv/) - [JSA Radio](https://www.jsa.net/jsa-radio/) - [Virtual CEO Roundtables](https://www.jsa.net/virtual-roundtables/) - [Women’s Speaking Initiative](https://www.jsa.net/womens-speaking-initiative/) - [Industry Events](https://www.jsa.net/industry-events) - [Blog](https://www.jsa.net/blog/) # Telecom News Now # government ## [Skyrocketing Bandwidth Demands Forge the Path to XKL’s Most Successful Year Yet](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/skyrocketing-bandwidth-demands-forge-path-xkls-successful-year-yet/30636) By [Vincent Ascolese](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/author/vincent-ascolese) | March 13th, 2018 [Read More](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/skyrocketing-bandwidth-demands-forge-path-xkls-successful-year-yet/30636) ## [Lightower Adds Potomac River Crossing to its Network](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/lightower-adds-potomac-river-crossing-network-strategic/26538) Today, [Lightower Fiber Networks](http://www.lightower.com/) announced the... By [Jaclyn Riback Levy](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/author/jaclyn-riback-levy) | March 7th, 2017 [Read More](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/lightower-adds-potomac-river-crossing-network-strategic/26538) ## [MRV Proves its Commitment to Battling Cyber Security Threats with its FIPS 140-2 Certification](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/mrv-proves-its-commitment-to-battling-cyber-security-threats-with-its-fips-140-2-certification/24966) Cyber security threats are real and dangerous.... By [Jaclyn Riback Levy](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/author/jaclyn-riback-levy) | August 25th, 2016 [Read More](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/mrv-proves-its-commitment-to-battling-cyber-security-threats-with-its-fips-140-2-certification/24966) ## [Host.net Enhances Capabilities Throughout Latin America](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/host-net-enhances-capabilities-throughout-latin-america/23923) [Host.net](http://www.host.net) announced a new partnership with [...](http://cladirect.com/en/home-2/) By [Vanessa Eixman](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/author/vanessa-eixman) | May 9th, 2016 [Read More](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/host-net-enhances-capabilities-throughout-latin-america/23923) ## [RCN Business Upgrades Its Ethernet Network to 100 Gigabits](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/rcn-business-upgrades-its-ethernet-network-to-100-gigabits/22356) [RCN Business](http://www.rcn.com/business/), a communications provider... By [Dean Perrine](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/author/dean-perrine) | November 30th, 2015 [Read More](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/rcn-business-upgrades-its-ethernet-network-to-100-gigabits/22356) ## [State of Maryland Names Lightower Vendor of Data Telecommunications Services](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/state-of-maryland-names-lightower-vendor-of-data-telecommunications-services/19378) [Lightower Fiber Networks](http://www.lightower.com/), the premier provider... By [Karissa Campbell](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/author/karissa-campbell) | February 11th, 2015 [Read More](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/state-of-maryland-names-lightower-vendor-of-data-telecommunications-services/19378) ## [Lightower Named Authorized Vendor for Data Network Services in Rhode Island](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/lightower-named-authorized-vendor-for-data-network-services-in-rhode-island/19415) [Lightower Fiber Networks,](http://t.senaltres.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XZs1pgZpRVRbwsv1q0C4gW7dSptd56dvQ3f8_RCmg02?t=http%3A%2F%2Ftrk.cp20.com%2FTracking%2Ft.c%3F7m657-j4kua-7owzwc0%26_v%3D2&si=5447186864144384&pi=bc896551-237a-4190-9416-3576850c739e) the premier provider... By [Karissa Campbell](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/author/karissa-campbell) | November 20th, 2014 [Read More](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/lightower-named-authorized-vendor-for-data-network-services-in-rhode-island/19415) ## [Vertix Consulting Joins the Ranks of Certified Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB)](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/vertix-joins-the-ranks-of-certified-veteran-owned-small-businesses-vosb/19431) [Vertix Consulting](http://www.vertixconsulting.com/) today announces that is has... By [Vanessa Eixman](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/author/vanessa-eixman) | October 29th, 2014 [Read More](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/vertix-joins-the-ranks-of-certified-veteran-owned-small-businesses-vosb/19431) ## [FirstLight's CNO to Speak on Fiber Deployment & Policy at COMPTEL PLUS](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/firstlights-cno-to-speak-on-fiber-deployment-policy-at-comptel-plus/17482) By [Karissa Campbell](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/author/karissa-campbell) | September 23rd, 2014 [Read More](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/firstlights-cno-to-speak-on-fiber-deployment-policy-at-comptel-plus/17482) ## [Lightower to Address Surging Demand for Network Solutions in Virginia Government Technology During COVITS Event](https://blog.jsa.net/blog/lightower-to-address-surging-demand-for-network-solutions-in-virginia-government-technology-during-covits-event/17303) Labor Day Weekend is almost upon us. And in the... 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