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.
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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.
Anthony Basham, president of the Society for Broadband Professionals (SCTE) has written to members, advising that all events are postponed until further notice.
Lloyd Felton, chief executive of internet service provider, County Broadband has issued a statement in which he outlined how the company is currently operating, and what the pandemic means for digital infrastructure.
Specialist training organisation, Cabling Science Institute is offering all of its online training courses free of charge to help support the optical communications industry during this difficult time.
The CEO of Cisco, Chuck Robbins, has published a letter to customers and partners, offering reassurance and updates on the actions the company is taking in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
UK alternative network provider, CityFibre has confirmed that it will continue to build and maintain its networks, with full approval from UK government.
The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) is to move all of its planned events online, and make a reduction in costs for all those participating.
The recent Covid-19 pandemic has changed many areas of our daily life, from going to a place of work, how we spend our holidays, to eating out and socialising with friends and family. For fibre engineers, it has arguably had a much greater impact.
In 2020, video calls have become ubiquitous thanks to Covid-19, revealing many people’s ‘lousy home broadband’, according to Geoff Bennett, director, solutions and technology, at Infinera.
It’s reasonable to say that the biggest disruptive influence this year has been the global pandemic that still currently has a grip on our lives.
PIA has proven its value in a project to build a carrier-independent dark fibre route between Bristol and South Wales in the UK. Mark Weller explains
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