BT trials quantum-secure communications over hollow core fibre
13 September 2021
UK incumbent operator BT has conducted a trial of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) over hollow core fibre cable, from Southampton University spin out, Lumenisity.
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NEW TECHNOLOGIES ENABLE FASTER, EASIER FIBER INSTALLATION INTO HOMES AND MDUs
18 August 2021
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Driven by unprecedented demand for Gigabit and fast-emerging 10 Gigabit Broadband, Fiber to the Home (FTTH) deployment is expected to reach record numbers in the coming years. According to iDate, FTTH connections will more than double in Europe over the next six years, while RVA forecasts that FTTH investment in North America will double in the next five years compared to the previous five. In addition to homes, service providers are bringing fiber to the living unit in multiple dwelling units (MDUs) and into commercial and institutional buildings.
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Pushing limits
2 July 2021
Remote working, 5G and FTTH are pushing demand for denser, easier-to-deploy fibre, finds Andy Extance
UK incumbent trials hollow core fibre
1 June 2021
UK incumbent operator, BT has begun trials of hollow core fibre in collaboration with start-up and Southampton University spin out, Lumenisity, and Open-RAN mobile vendor Mavenir.
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Improved Optical Network Performance Using STL's Stellar Fibre
8 March 2021
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Accidental cable bends or operational abuse potentially degrades network quality of service. Future generation access technologies demand more reliable and resilient high capacity optical fibre networks. STL’s innovative Stellar optical fibre effectively handle the network deployment and operational abuses and enhances the reliability of network links
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