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 […]
Harmonic has announced that US service provider Bluepeak Fiber is taking a major step toward future-proofing its broadband network with Harmonic’s cOS virtualised broadband platform. Using Harmonic’s virtualised core software and versatile edge devices, Bluepeak has the flexibility to support DOCSIS 4.0, 10G and fibre, solidifying its commitment to delivering high-speed, reliable internet to customers. […]
Consumers must be told in clear terms about the technology that underpins their broadband service when signing up to a new deal, under new Ofcom guidance for providers that comes into force today [September 16th]. Full-fibre networks are currently being deployed at pace, meaning customers are increasingly able to choose from a range of different […]
Heights Telecom, a provider of telecommunications solutions to global communications service providers (CSPs), has announced a strategic partnership with full fibre broadband supplier, BeFibre, the retail arm of the alternative network, FullFibre. The partnership allows BeFibre to offer Multi-Gig Wi-Fi 6 Router and Extenders that will deliver enhanced internet service delivery for its broad customer […]
Verizon Communications and Frontier Communications have entered into a definitive agreement for Verizon to acquire Frontier in an all-cash transaction valued at $20 billion (€18bn). Verizon says the acquisition of the largest pure-play fibre Internet provider in the US will significantly expand its fibre footprint across the nation, accelerating the company’s delivery of premium mobility […]
Nokia has signed a multi-year agreement with AT&T to deploy next-generation fibre access technology. Under this agreement, Nokia will provide its Lightspan MF and Altiplano platforms to support one of the largest fibre networks in the world. The five-year deal will include fibre network upgrades to AT&T’s current footprint and next-generation fibre technologies for future […]
Nokia has announced a collaboration with RUCKUS Networks, a CommScope business, to create an innovative solution for deploying seamless in-building and campus-wide connectivity, uniquely tailored to the needs of diverse industry verticals. This partnership offers an integrated fibereand Wi-Fi solution for delivering broadband service inside MDUs, offices, large venues, hospitality, medical facilities and other enterprise […]
A £175 million (€207.1m) communications network connecting 163 remote radio sites across 11,000 miles of UK coastline is now operational ensuring His Majesty’s (HM) Coastguard’s effective frontline emergency response continues for thousands of distress calls from the UK’s waters. Stretching from the Shetland Islands to the Isles of Scilly, it is one of the UK’s […]
Some builders of full fibre networks who have received government funding to create broadband connectivity in rural and hard to reach areas could be failing to make their cables easily available to other operators, despite open networking being a condition of receiving taxpayers’ money. Failing to promote and enable access to these networks is holding […]