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Nokia, Chunghwa Telecom demo 25G PON viability for 5G fronthaul
18 May 2023
The trial demonstrates that the same fibre networks using 25G PON technology for backhaul traffic could support the capacity and latency demands of fronthaul.
TalkTalk, CityFibre alliance to boost wholesale B2B Ethernet offering
18 May 2023
The partnership will allow TalkTalk’s wholesale partners access to CityFibre’s B2B Ethernet infrastructure.
Altnet operators pass 25% of UK with full-fibre broadband
17 May 2023
This is according to the “Metrics for the UK independent network sector” report from UK altnet representative body, INCA
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Juniper Networks launches R&D initiative to help to shape next-generation networks
17 May 2023
The initiative is in collaboration with big industry names such as EuroFiber, Intel, Purdue University as well as other customers, partners and academic institutions.
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Great Plains Communications enhances network capability with coherent routing
16 May 2023
The network’s technology enhancements are designed to enable new 5G, cloud services and customer experience
ANGA COM 2023: Topics, technology and news
15 May 2023
The ANGA COM conference and exhibition took 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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Zain and Omantel launch newco for wholesale in the Middle East
15 May 2023
The joint venture is designed to provide connectivity services to Middle Eastern operators, as well as international carriers, data centres, hyperscalers, content, and cloud providers.
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Arelion enhances trans-Atlantic capability with new high-capacity route
11 May 2023
The route leverages open optical line systems to support multi-vendor transponders as well as the latest coherent pluggable components.
Infinera, Sumitomo achieve successful test of point-to-multipoint coherent pluggable transceiver
09 May 2023
The testing showcased multiple optical transmission demonstrations and the role that coherent optical technology can play in helping network operators in Japan keep pace with bandwidth growth.
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Lit Communities bags $150m investment to accelerate broadband deployment
05 May 2023
Private equity firm Oak Hill committed the funds to accelerate construction of Lit's fibre optic network in underserved U.S. communities.
Matt Baker, Head of Wholesale at FullFibre and Lee Murphy, CEO at Factco
FullFibre welcomes new ISP to wholesale fibre network
04 May 2023
Factco is the latest ISP to join FullFibre’s partner programme to deliver fibre broadband connections via FullFibre’s wholesale fibre network.
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Virgin Media O2 has been laying the groundwork for full network automation in the future (credit: Virgin Media O2)
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
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
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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.
Abigail Williams looks at how European network developers are overcoming the challenges they face in expanding fibre deployments
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
Colin Yates highlights the benefits of digital data capture for telecoms engineers, installers and other field-based professionals
