The importance of fibre-optic test equipment has increased in recent years, as global fibre deployment ramps up. This was evident in some of the latest product developments demonstrated at recent industry events, and also shown in the most recent market research predictions
A new implementation agreement for low-power consumption will see small modules push technological barriers, finds Andy Extance
5G is the talk of the telecoms industry, with 5G networks launching in the US and South Korea. But many don’t realise that 5G isn’t possible without fixed high-speed and high-density fibre connectivity, says Mikael Sandberg
Craig Black explains why fibre could make or break 5G
Scott Modha takes a look at how the right technique goes a long way, and network operators could benefit from simplified microduct network deployments
Network core flexibility will become just as important as capacity for future networks, and coherent solutions could be key to accommodating changing traffic flows, argues Eugene Park
Power over Ethernet (PoE) could help service providers adapt to the opportunity provided by IoT in order to remain competitive, argues Ankit Agarwal
Jeremy Wastie takes a look at the challenges associated with procurement, and explains why connectivity in the UK does not have to be a postcode lottery
Cabling infrastructure will be vital in the deployment of 5G networks, meaning that the wireless will still depend on wires, says Jean-Jacques Sage
Cap: The pandemic has fuelled demand for the internet due to digital education, remote working, telehealth, and social connectivity (credit: Josep Suria/shutterstock.com)
Regulations and standards are key to building the networks of tomorrow. Here, two industry experts offer their view on what to expect
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Interoperability is recognised to be the linchpin to open networking, but this can only be achieved via industry collaboration, finds Keely Portway
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Keely Portway looks at what the current semiconductor shortage could mean for telecoms in 2022
Mark Lutkowitz makes a comparison between solutions from two startups, demonstrated at ECOC 2021
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What does the future hold when it comes to developments in PON technology? Keely Portway finds out
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There is currently a shortage of skilled fibre professionals. How can we, as an industry, work towards addressing this? Keely Portway asks the question
Keely Portway takes a look at the state of play for FTTH deployment in Europe and America, and what needs to be done in the next 12 months to meet various governments’ ambitious targets
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Jeff Heynen explains why fibre deployment will show no signs of slowing in 2022
