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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The Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC), which regulates competition in Spain, has approved the definitive regulation of the wholesale broadband access markets.
Private investment house Ardian, has made its first investment in the Spanish telecoms market with the acquisition of operator Adamo from EQT Private Equity.
Prysmian Group has extended its partnership with Openreach with a new three-year contract.
UK ISP and network builder, Upp has partnered with network design and build firm Light Source to help deliver its FTTH connection across Lincolnshire.
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Danish broadband and mobile network provider TDC NET is building a fibre network with a coverage of approximately one million homes ready for connection.
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Investment firms EQT and Stonepeak have agreed to acquire Netherlands provider, Delta Fiber.
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Liberty Global’s investment arm, Liberty Global Ventures is partnering with private equity firm, InfraVia Capital Partners.
Corning showcased its latest innovations in optical infrastructure, including the newest additions to its Evolv Solution portfolio, at the FTTH Virtual Conference.
R&M presented its Zoona closure at the FTTH Conference.
FormFactor's fast photonic wafer probers enable rapid tests through faster photonic alignment than previously possible. (Credit: FormFactor Inc)
To some, optical communication product buyers’ expectation that prices continually fall may seem a strange and unnecessary pressure on vendors.
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The submarine cable industry is still a very healthy one, with figures from Research and Markets predicting that it will reach $30.8bn by 2026.
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The drive toward 5G and beyond has been a key factor in the demand for higher bandwidth and more reliable networks. This has, in turn, brought about a greater appetite for intelligent infrastructure supported by automation.
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Arguably one of the biggest topics in optical communications in the past two years has been fifth-generation coherent optics, with a raft of trials and demonstrations, highlighting 800G wavelength achievements taking place.
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Fibre deployment is currently taking place at pace throughout the world. According to the latest study from research firm, Global Industry Analysts (GIA), the global FTTH/B market is predicted to reach S31.3bn by 2026.
Fibre networks have allowed 5G trials to take place across areas of South Africa such as Port Elizabeth (MD_Photography/Shutterstock.com)
Kithinji Muriungi of KamsHub presented at this year’s OFC, focusing on how fibre technology in Africa might look in 2030
Jay Tourigny takes a look at cleaning techniques and which are suited for different applications
