nexfibre, the next generation fibre network operator, has reached a total of 2 million premises passed and ready for service in just two years. nexfibre said the milestone demonstrates its “immense progress” as it continues to make towards its goal of delivering full-fibre network connectivity to previously underserved suburban and semi-rural premises, driving long-term competition […]
US pure-play fibre provider Frontier, in partnership with the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA), has published a new study that finds deploying fibre in the US could generate an estimated $3.24 trillion (€3.11trn) in economic impact by increasing housing values, lifting average household income and creating jobs. According to Frontier, the US currently lags behind most […]
Deutsche Telekom has reported that it “remained on course for success” in Q3 2024, in line with the plans recently outlined by the company at its Capital Markets Day in mid-October. Revenue increased in the period from July to September by 3.6 per cent year-on-year in organic terms – i.e., excluding exchange rate fluctuations and […]
The growing adoption of 4G/5G services and steady growth in fibre broadband subscriptions will drive the total telecom and pay-TV services revenue in Indonesia at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5 per cent from $15.1 billion (€13.9bn) in 2023 to $18.8 billion in 2028, forecasts GlobalData, the data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Indonesia […]
High-speed connectivity within the hospitality sector will become increasingly reliable and commonplace, as a result of Televes joining the HomeGrid Forum. A specialist in technology solutions, Televes bring decades of experience manufacturing advanced electronic communications products for in-building infrastructures. “We are excited to welcome Televes to the HomeGrid Forum,” said HomeGrid Forum President Livia Rosu, […]
Public and private sector organisations can more easily share assets, such as fibre, ducts, ethernet and street furniture, thanks to a new partnership between AssetHUB and Cooperative Network Infrastructure (CNI). The AssetHUB platform can now be used by all of CNI’s 50 members, to manage incoming enquiries regarding their fibre and other infrastructure assets. CNI represents public […]
The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) has announced the appointment of Paddy Paddison as its new Chief Executive Officer. Paddison succeeds founder Malcolm Corbett, who will transition into an advisory role. Paddison brings a wealth of knowledge with over four decades of experience from the early days of cable to the current fibre revolution. As […]
With connectivity and technology being front and centre for the new College of Commissioners and with the Draghi report calling for a major policy reform in telecoms, trade body Connect Europe has unveiled its policy agenda ‘Europe’s Digital Choice’, which it describes as an “ambitious” plan proposing eight policy steps to build a more Connected, […]
VeEX, a global player in innovative test and measurement solutions for next-generation, high speed networks, has introduced the world’s first portable optical test solution to incorporate Near Field Communications technology (NFC). The FX92 DWDM Optical Channel Checker (OCC) with NFC technology (patent pending) enables seamless communication with your mobile device to collect test results and […]
Freedom Fibre, the UK alternative fibre network provider, has announced the appointment of Nathan Vautier as its new Chief Executive Officer. Vautier succeeds founder Neil McArthur, who will transition into a strategic role while continuing to serve on the company’s board. McArthur commented: “After nearly 30 years in the telecoms sector it’s time I stepped […]