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Vodafone, Nokia trial lag-busting tech

Vodafone and Nokia have successfully trialled a new internet technology on a live commercial fibre broadband network, which can reduce internet delays during gaming or videoconferencing, as well as improve the customer experience when streaming content. Using Vodafone Türkiye’s Fibre to the Home (FTTH) network, including in-home Wi-Fi, in Istanbul, the two companies reduced lag […]

October 3, 2025

Forecast: Telco revenue in Vietnam to increase at 2.6% CAGR

The total telecom services revenue in Vietnam is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.6 per cent during 2024-2029, led by growth in mobile data and fixed broadband segments, reports GlobalData, the data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Vietnam Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report reveals that the mobile voice service revenue […]

October 2, 2025

NetScout helps reduce FTTH costs and customer churn

NetScout Systems, a provider of observability, AIOps, cybersecurity, and DDoS attack protection solutions, has announced its solutions to support cable providers and multiple service operators (MSOs) in improving their ability to deliver an exceptional customer experience while reducing costs. Competition is driving the development of new methods for delivering content more efficiently and effectively. Streaming […]

September 25, 2025

Zen Internet, Sky Business Wholesale sign Ethernet deal

Zen Internet and Sky Business Wholesale have announced a partnership that will see Zen’s partners and direct business customers gain access to Sky’s Ethernet-enabled exchange footprint. Spanning over 2,800 exchanges, with more than 80 per cent enabled for 10 Gb services, the collaboration marks a step forward for Zen in delivering scalable connectivity solutions to […]

August 14, 2025

CNMC removes restrictions on Telefónica’s FTTH network

Spain’s CNMC has approved the full deregulation of the country’s fixed residential broadband market, most of which relies on modern fibre-optic networks. Under the new framework, Telefónica will no longer be obliged to grant competitors regulated access to its network in certain municipalities. Instead, the company will be free to negotiate wholesale agreements on market […]

August 13, 2025From David Del Valle in Madrid

Telefónica, Vodafone to spin off FTTH stake?

Telefónica and Vodafone are in advanced negotiations with AXA Investment Management over the sale of a roughly 30 per cent minority stake in their FTTH joint venture. The deal would bring AXA in as a financial partner in Fiberpass, the entity the two operators launched in early 2025. Such a deal is expected to be […]

August 12, 2025From David Del Valle in Madrid

Openreach to upgrade broadband network for Bramley

Openreach has announced that it is proceeding with a major broadband infrastructure upgrade in Bramley, Surrey, after a prolonged period of disruption caused by a fuel leak from a local petrol station. The company originally announced upgrades to the area’s ageing copper network back in 2021, but the fuel leak subsequently contaminated parts of its […]

August 11, 2025

FTTH Council Europe elects new leadership

The 2025 Spring General Assembly of the FTTH Council Europe brought together industry leaders and stakeholders from its pan-European membership to set strategic priorities and renew the organisation’s leadership. The General Assembly resulted in the composition of a new Board of Directors, including a new President, and the election of new Committee Chairs. The newly […]

June 16, 2025

CommScope, Emtelle to manufacture FTTH solution

CommScope, a specialist in network connectivity, and Emtelle, a player in manufacturing blown cable, have announced a collaboration to manufacture hardened connectivity for blowable fibre optic drop cable. CommScope’s Prodigy solution, which supports ubiquitous legacy hardened connectivity, will be combined with Emtelle’s blowable fibre optic micro-cable as the first offering of its kind in North […]

May 21, 2025

Harmonic partners with Evolution Digital

Harmonic has announced a new partnership with Evolution Digital, a specialist in advanced connectivity solutions, further expanding its roster of interoperable ONU partners and reinforcing the company’s commitment to creating an open, flexible fibre broadband ecosystem. This powerful collaboration strengthens Harmonic’s mission to empower broadband operators through its Open ONU approach that eliminates vendor lock-in […]

May 13, 2025