The UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom has revealed its latest major proposals to accelerate investment in full-fibre broadband, under the Wholesale Fixed Telecoms Market Review 2021-26.
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Keely Portway takes a look at the next generation of bend-improved fibres, and how they can be best used to future-proof networks
The UK’s nationwide rail network should be a strategic component of digital Britain, says Mark Weller
News
21 January 2020
UK altnet, CityFibre has acquired broadband network provider, FibreNation from TalkTalk Group.
20 January 2020
Angola Cables is trialling Nokia’s Photonic Service Engine 3 (PSE-3) chipset for the first direct subsea optical connection between the USA and Africa.
17 January 2020
LightCounting has released a report looking at the impact of 5G and the cloud on telecom networks, and how these factors are shaping the market.
16 January 2020
Prysmian Group has been awarded a contract by Mexican government-owned Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) to supply fibre cables to connect some of the country’s most remote regions.
08 January 2020
The UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom has revealed its latest major proposals to accelerate investment in full-fibre broadband, under the Wholesale Fixed Telecoms Market Review 2021-26.
07 January 2020
Network design consultancy, 4site has been acquired by Indigo Telecom Group.
Analysis & opinion
20 January 2020
PIC your test to deliver reliable optical component performance in a next-generation world, says François Couny
16 January 2020
Mikael Sandberg anticipates the road to 5G and its full-fibre pavement in cities
07 January 2020
The UK’s nationwide rail network should be a strategic component of digital Britain, says Mark Weller
Features
02 December 2019
Keely Portway find out how optical networking interoperability is achieved through industry collaboration
25 November 2019
Keely Portway takes a look at what needs to be done over the next 12 months to move toward the goal of copper switch-off
21 August 2019
Keely Portway looks at the latest developments in submarine networks, and the issues and trends shaping the market
20 August 2019
There are many challenges to overcome to provide quick and efficient characterisation of photonic integrated circuits, finds Andy Extance
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Product News
20 January 2020
The latest evolution of fusion splicer has been launched by Fujikura with its new 90S.
20 January 2020
Optoscribe has launched OptoArray, its new range of precision fibre alignment structures.
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18 November 2019
Anritsu has released its latest PAM4 error detector, which supports 116Gb/s bit error rate tests.
18 November 2019
The RL1 automated return loss meter from JGR Optics is ready to ship.
08 October 2019
Now available from Nokia is the Quillion family of chipsets that are designed to power next-generation massive scale access networks.
08 October 2019
Sumix Corporation has introduced Huber+Suhner’s ODC and Q-ODC inspection tips for the Sumix Manta-W+ fibre microscope.
27 September 2019
VeEX announced a number of new products at the recent ECOC exhibition, including the OX-MPO-12 optical switch.
Press releases
The Ofcom board has announced Jonathan Oxley will be interim chief executive.
A pair of technicians from Openreach, the access network division of BT Group have been presented with the UK Fibre Ninja award by Viavi Solutions.
MicroCare has announced the promotion and expansion of its MicroCare Asia team.
Lindsay Broadband has announced the addition of David Burns as the director of sales, Western U.S.
Zzoomm has selected Henley-on-Thames to be the first town for its new full-fibre network and expects to start building later in the summer.
Events
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Keely Portway finds out how optical networking interoperability is achieved through industry collaboration
Brian Teague offers the time and motion argument for inspection and cleaning in fibre cable assemblies
Keely Portway takes a look at what needs to be done over the next 12 months to move toward the goal of copper switch-off
Robin Mersh advises on overcoming complexities and opening up new opportunities with automation
Steve Harris looks ahead to the next 12 months and the impact that the latest technology may have on training for those on the front line
