Nokia has announced the launch of Broadband Easy, a digital platform and set of services that help operators streamline and accelerate the process of deploying fibre. The digital platform gives operators full visibility and control of the entire fiber rollout process, while advanced automation and AI models help ensure design, installations, and budget of the […]
As the UK continues to move to a full fibre future, the government and internet providers are being urged to consider alternatives before adding to the country’s existing forest of more than 4 million telegraph poles. At least 1.2 million homes will be able to access full fibre broadband networks thanks to government subsidies, amounting […]
VeEX Inc., a global leader in innovative test and measurement solutions for next-generation networks, has introduced what is says is the industry’s first remote Optical Test Tool (OTT) designed to increase efficiency in optical distribution network construction verification. With the increasing demand for fibre connectivity, communication service providers need smarter, faster ways to build, test […]
Neos Networks, has strengthened its long-term partnership with BMC TV, an independent media connectivity provider, to support the seamless delivery of live event broadcasts across the UK. For 18 years, BMC TV has built a reputation for delivering high-quality media connectivity for major sporting and entertainment events, including the FIFA World Cup, Commonwealth Games and […]
ANGA COM, which runs from June 3rd to 5th in Cologne, has published a preview of its conference programme with a high participation of CEOs. The exhibition is also on course to break records with already 480 exhibitor registrations from 40 countries and bookings for more stand space than last year. In 2024, the Exhibition […]
Zayo, the communications infrastructure provider backed by DigitalBridge and EQT, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Crown Castle’s Fibre Solutions business in a transaction valuing the business at approximately $4.25 billion (€3.92bn). Additionally, EQT has announced that the EQT Active Core Infrastructure fund has agreed a deal to acquire Crown Castle’s Small Cells […]
Openreach has announced the pricing and commercial terms for its new symmetric 1Gbps broadband FTTP speed tier service – due to launch on April 1st. The new service will be available at premises, including both homes and businesses, where FTTP has been built under its £800 million partnership with the Government’s Project Gigabit programme – […]
An estimated 40,000 kilometres of abandoned utility infrastructure – including gas and water pipes – could be used to drastically reduce disruption to streets, railway lines and public spaces when new high speed fibre optic cables need to be laid. Openreach Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) already provides network builders with a cost-saving alternative to digging. […]
This year, Hendrik Wüst, Premier of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, will open ANGA COM with a keynote. In the broadband sector, the confirmed speakers include the CEOs of leading network operators such as Vodafone, SES, Deutsche Glasfaser, Tele Columbus, Unsere Grüne Glasfaser, OXG Glasfaser, Deutsche GigaNetz, M-net, NetCologne, wilhelm.tel, willy.tel, 1&1 Versatel, RFT, Eurofiber, […]
The Hebridean islands’ first ultrafast broadband connections are now live in a transformative upgrade by Openreach engineers for the Scottish Government’s ‘Reaching 100% (R100)’ programme. For years, connectivity on the islands has been a challenge due to their location and dispersed populations. Now, the first households and businesses on Tiree can access some of the […]