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The ANGA COM conference and exhibition takes place from 23-25 May in Cologne. Here is a round-up of just some of the technology announcements, demonstrations and news from the event.

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The world is poised for 10-gigabit networks, and advances in DOCSIS 4.0 solutions could bring us closer to this reality, finds Alice Jensen

News

Area of impact where Lumos will initially bring its 100% Fiber Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi in Johnston and Harnett County, North Carolina. (Graphic credit: Business Wire)

26 May 2023

The funds will help to build nearly 600 miles of full-fibre network across the two U.S. counties.

News

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25 May 2023

The technology showcased download speeds of 15Gb/s and upload speeds of nearly 2Gb/s.

CommScope made the announcement at this year's ANGA COM conference and exhibition (credit: CommScope)

24 May 2023

It was announced at ANGA COM that the three companies will collaborate to deploy DOCSIS 3.1 and R-PHY distributed access architecture to deliver faster speeds.

24 May 2023

The Equinox 2 price plan for FTTP wholesale services was due to launch in April, but the regulator said it needed more time to consider the proposal.

Analysis & opinion

Analysis & opinion

03 March 2023

Charlie Cassie highlights the latest recruitment trends that fibre network providers, owners and operators need to think about if they are looking to hire great telecoms talent

24 February 2023

Colin Yates highlights the benefits of digital data capture for telecoms engineers, installers and other field-based professionals

06 February 2023

Some of the hottest topics from the OFC conference in San Diego

Features

Virgin Media O2 has been laying the groundwork for full network automation in the future (credit: Virgin Media O2)

13 April 2023

New tools and processes do more of the heavy lifting in managing networks to deliver seamless connectivity, but suppliers are still seeking the Holy Grail of full automation, finds Benjamin Skuse

04 April 2023

The world is poised for 10-gigabit networks, and advances in DOCSIS 4.0 solutions could bring us closer to this reality, finds Alice Jensen

29 March 2023

Abigail Williams looks at how European network developers are overcoming the challenges they face in expanding fibre deployments

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Tech Focus

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We take a look at the market for passive optical network (PON) equipment and some of the products and solutions available

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We take a look at the submarine communications networks market, and some of the optical components, transmission equipment, test and measurement tools and other products available.

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A look at the market for optical transport equipment, including the vendors of some of the latest hardware products and solutions.

Products

26 May 2023

Adtran’s new FSP 3000 Edge OLS is an open line system designed for the new generation of coherent edge access, aggregation and metro networks.

25 May 2023

Prysmian Group has launched a sustainable telecommunication system, the Ecoslim.

25 May 2023

Harmonic has expanded its fibre broadband portfolio with the Wharf hardened switch

23 May 2023

Hamamatsu’s InGaAs PIN Photodiodes offer high responsivity in the near-infrared range, making them suitable for detecting optical signals in the 1.3-1.55 μm

22 May 2023

The portfolio expansion of fibre gateways is designed to provide a cost-effective solution for service providers

Resources

Eddy Vergauwen, Head of Fixed Networks Enterprise in the Europe Business Center at Nokia

Eddy Vergauwen advises on the most recent developments and opportunities that anyone involved in deploying fiber networks should consider when it comes to balancing time, cost, quality, and environment.

Installing fibre into MDUs can prove challenging for operators (image credit: nutalina/Shutterstock.com)

Zsolt Adamy outlines the challenges faced by network providers when reaching brownfield multi dwelling units (MDUs), and reveals how Nokia’s Gigabit Connect solution with new G.fast DPUs optimised for MDU deployments could provide the solution

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The optical technology and techniques that terrestrial network operators need to consider to achieve high-performance in challenging conditions

Press releases

26 May 2023

Adtran’s new FSP 3000 Edge OLS is an open line system designed for the new generation of coherent edge access, aggregation and metro networks.

25 May 2023

Prysmian Group has launched a sustainable telecommunication system, the Ecoslim.

25 May 2023

Harmonic has expanded its fibre broadband portfolio with the Wharf hardened switch