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Bluepeak, Harmonic future proof broadband connectivity

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. […]

September 19, 2024

Ofcom enforces clearer broadband information

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 […]

September 16, 2024

Heights Telecom partners with UK’s BeFibre

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 […]

September 10, 2024

Verizon to acquire Frontier

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 […]

September 5, 2024

Nokia signs US fibre deal with AT&T

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 […]

September 3, 2024

Nokia, RUCKUS Networks collaborate

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 […]

September 3, 2024

New full-fibre network for UK’s coastline

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 […]

August 27, 2024

Report: Extensive fibre could be left underutilised

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 […]

August 8, 2024

nexfibre targets 5m premises by 2026

nexfibre, the next generation fibre network operator, has published the latest quarterly update of its nationwide rollout plan. The report reveals planned build locations for 2025 and early 2026, with significantly expanded footprint in previously underserved areas of North Wales and Scotland. nexfibre has reaffirmed its commitment to bringing sustainable, national-scale competition to the fibre […]

July 26, 2024

Vodafone, MasOrange in Spain fibre JV

Vodafone Spain and MasOrange have signed a confidential non-binding term sheet which sets out proposed key terms for a national network sharing agreement The proposed transaction will involve Vodafone Spain and MasOrange creating a joint fibre network company (FibreCo) that will cover approximately 11.5 million premises across Spain and will provide fibre access services to […]

July 25, 2024