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Report: Broadband equipment spend down 9%

According to a report from telco market information source Dell’Oro Group, total global revenue for the Broadband Access equipment market decreased to $17.5 billion (€16.1bn) in 2023, down 9 per cent year-over-year (Y/Y). Spending on Cable equipment dropped 3 per cent overall, though spending on Remote PHY Devices (RPDs) jumped 21 per cent, following a […]

March 14, 2024

Forecast: FWA equipment spend to surge

According to a report by Dell’Oro Group, a source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks and data centre industries, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) has surged in recent years to support both residential and enterprise connectivity due to its ease of deployment along with the more widespread availability of 4G LTE and 5G Sub-6GHz […]

January 17, 2024

HPE to acquire Juniper Networks for $14bn

Edge-to-cloud company, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Juniper Networks, a specialist in AI-native networks, have entered a definitive agreement under which HPE will acquire Juniper in an all-cash transaction for $40 per share, representing an equity value of approximately $14 billion (€12.8bn). The combination of HPE and Juniper advances HPE’s portfolio mix shift toward higher-growth solutions […]

January 10, 2024

Vantiva closes CommScope Home Networks deal

Connected technology specialist Vantiva has confirmed the completion of the acquisition of CommScope Home Networks. According to Vantiva, the acquisition marks a genuine dimension change for the company. The union of these two major players in the connected home market will enable Vantiva to enhance the group’s profitability, significantly broaden its client portfolio, and consolidate […]

January 10, 2024

CommScope enters UK retail Wi-Fi router market

CommScope, a specialist in home networks solutions, has announced its entry into the UK retail Wi-Fi router market with the launch of its ARRIS SURFboard mAX and ARRIS SURFboard mAX Dash whole home mesh systems. Leveraging the success of the US-based ARRIS SURFboard retail home networking product suite, CommScope Home Networks is introducing the following […]

December 22, 2023

Ofcom tackles broadband tech consumer confusion

UK comms regulator Ofcom is issuing new guidance to broadband providers to ensure consumers are given clear information about their service when signing up to a new deal. Under the guidance, broadband firms must now tell consumers about the network that underpins their broadband service and must only use terms that are clear and unambiguous. […]

December 13, 2023By Colin Mann

Report: Broadband access equipment spend declines

According to a report from Dell’Oro Group, a source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks and data centre industries, total global revenue for the Broadband Access equipment market decreased to $4.1 billion (€3.8bn) in Q3 2023, down 14 per cent year-on-year. The lone bright spot this quarter was spending on Fixed Wireless CPE, […]

December 8, 2023

Wireless Broadband Alliance: Wi-Fi predictions for 2024

Following the release of the WBA Annual Industry Report 2024, Tiago Rodrigues, CEO of the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), has revealed ten predictions for 2024 and beyond that he believes will change the way wireless technology is used by communities and businesses across the world, including improved connectivity, efficiencies and new consumer experiences. 10 Wi-Fi […]

December 7, 2023

Harmonic considers video business future

Broadband and media technologist Harmonic is undertaking a review of its video business, citing the need to better position Harmonic for long-term shareholder value creation. It revealed the move as it released its Q3 figures, which saw revenue down to $127.2 million (€120.5m), compared to $155.7 million in the prior year period. Broadband segment revenue […]

November 1, 2023By Colin Mann

Fibrus, eero offer Wi-Fi enabled echo dots

Fibrus, the Northern Irish broadband provider, has partnered with eero to offer customers eero Built-in capable routers, giving them greater coverage at no additional cost. The offer which runs until November 5th, also includes a free echo dot allowing customers to increase their eero coverage with their Echo device in just a few simple steps.  […]

October 30, 2023