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Euroconsult: Satellite comms market worth $19.4bn by 2028

Euroconsult, an expert on space and satellite-based applications, has released its flagship research, which predicts the satellite communications market will grow to $19.4 billion (€17.6bn) by 2028. Following a decline that began in 2014, the research forecasts a return to revenue growth beginning in 2020, driven by demand for broadband applications, including rural connectivity, in-flight […]

September 25, 2019

CommScope unveils Wi-Fi 6 SMD & IP Client platforms

CommScope has showcassd two next-generation additions to its RDK Video Accelerator portfolio at IBC: a Smart Media Device (SMD) platform 7852 featuring Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, as well as an IP Client VIP7802 with Wi-Fi 6. Both devices include AOMedia Video 1 (AV1) and high dynamic range (HDR) capabilities. Each of the advanced device platforms support […]

September 16, 2019Colin Mann @ IBC

CommScope, Altice France Smart Media Device

Communications and media technology provider ARRIS (now part of CommScope via acquisition) has confirmed that multiplay operator Altice France is collaborating with CommScope to bring a personalised connected home experience to its SFR subscribers. Altice’s SFR Box 8 Smart Media Device represents the next phase of customer experience engagement as it aggregates services that consumers […]

September 12, 2019Colin Mann @IBC

Satcube, Newtec partnership

Satcube, a disruptive development company in the satellite communications arena that manufactures lightweight terminals enabling high-speed broadband access, has announced a new partnership with Newtec. Newtec delivers equipment and technologies for global satellite communications. From now on the Satcube Ku terminal can be delivered with the Newtec MDM2510 modem fully integrated. The Newtec – Satcube […]

September 4, 2019

Report: Global telco equipment market up 6%

According to a report published by Dell’Oro Group, the worldwide telecom equipment market grew 6 per cent year-over-year (Y/Y) in the past twelve months. The majority of growth was driven by Mobile RAN and Optical Transport sales. Equipment manufacturer revenue in these two technology areas grew 10 per cent and 8 per cent, respectively. The […]

August 29, 2019

Technicolor launches Wi-Fi XL

Technicolor has announced the global availability of its Wi-Fi XL solution for network service providers (NSPs) seeking to offer improved in-home wireless performance while managing the growing complexity associated with offering multi-user gigabit services to consumers. Technicolor’s gateways and extenders developed for the Wi-Fi XL solution are built to support the latest Wi-Fi 6 and […]

August 20, 2019

Switzerland: Quickline deploys AirTies’ managed Wi-Fi

AirTies, a supplier of managed in-home Wi-Fi solutions to service providers globally, is providing Quickline with a suite of Smart Wi-Fi solutions to support its residential customers across Switzerland. Quickline is a broadband, television, and telecom provider in Switzerland. Specifically, Quickline will use AirTies’ Remote Manager, a cloud-based optimisation tool that provides real-time visibility into […]

August 15, 2019

Analyst: WiFi dominates in-home net connectivity

The success of Wi-Fi technology is confirmed in new research from Strategy Analytics showing that nearly five billion home Wi-Fi devices are now in use around the world. Furthermore, the report – The Wireless Home: Assessing the Scale of the Global Home Wi-Fi Device Market – predicts that a new wave of Wi-Fi smart home […]

August 8, 2019

UK ISPs combine to set ‘Boris fibre’ conditions

UK operators have outlined their conditions to make PM Boris Johnson’s demand for full-fibre broadband “for all” by 2025 a reality. They say urgent action is required within 12 months in four key issues. In an open letter from the Internet Services Providers’ Association and the Federation of Communications Services and Independent Networks Cooperative Association […]

August 6, 2019

Technicolor passes 4m DOCSIS 3.1 equipment shipments

Technicolor’s Connected Home business has shipped more than 4 million units of DOCSIS 3.1 devices to cable providers in the EMEA, APAC, and Americas regions. In North America, the leading cable providers accounted for the deployment of 3 million units, with Latin America and Eurasia shipping an additional 1 million units. The company says the […]

July 29, 2019