ECOC postponed until December
13 May 2020
The management committee behind industry conference and exhibition, ECOC has taken the decision to postpone the 2020 event from September to December due to the current situation regarding Covid-19.
COVID-19
New Sticklers connector cleaner counters Covid-19 IPA shortage
13 May 2020
Sticklers Fiber Optic Cleaners is offering an alternative to IPA for cleaning fibre optic network connections.
Optical comms market emerging first and fighting fit from Covid-19
11 May 2020
LightCounting's updated forecast for the optical communications market provides (tentatively) positive and reassuring reading.
A deep impact?
5 May 2020
A round-up of the impact of Covid-19 on the optical communications industry from a number of leading analyst firms
Fujikura launches 90R mass fusion splicers to help manage lock-down network surge
1 May 2020
Fujikura Europe has launched a range of 90R mass fusion splicers designed to significantly reduce overall working time for engineers.
What's fixed got to do with it?
24 April 2020
Five industry experts from the Broadband Forum talk top broadband trends
UK altnets increase coverage by 50 per cent, 12m premises passed
9 April 2020
A recent INCA survey has revealed that the UK’s independent network providers (altnets) increased their full-fibre coverage by 50 per cent in 2019.
On the house for staying at home
7 April 2020
Five free online courses for fibre professionals to access during the covid-19 lockdown.
Fired up by fake news
6 April 2020
Keely Portway on how the optical communications industry has come together to counteract fake 5G news
Virgin Media outlines strategy for protection of network, staff and customers during Covid-19 pandemic
31 March 2020
UK cable operator Virgin Media has published the steps it is taking to help keep employees and customers safe during the current pandemic, whilst also safeguarding its network.
Pages
Events
Latest issue
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
Blue Planet Studio/Shutterstock.com
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
