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GPR tech speeds up Openreach upgrade in Salisbury

Openreach engineers will use ground penetrating radar (GPR) technology for the first time to help minimise disruption and speed up the deployment of cutting-edge Fibre-to-the-Premises broadband infrastructure (FTTP) in Salisbury. Using GPR allows Openreach’s engineers to see and map out a clear route for its new cables without any drilling, probing or digging. That means […]

June 10, 2019

SoftBank to test satellite for self-driving cars

Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank is working with OneWeb – in which it has a major stake – to use satellites to support and control self-driving vehicles in Japan. SoftBank says they are installing more than 3300 points at base stations throughout Japan which can provide what is described as centimetre-level accuracy. Testing starts in July. […]

June 7, 2019By Chris Forrester

Don’t forget Loral Space in C-band windfall

If – or perhaps when – the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approves some sort of variation of the C-Band Alliance’s plan for the adoption of 180 MHz of satellite frequency over the US, there will be another financial beneficiary. The Alliance is being led by Intelsat and SES, who between them control around 90 per […]

June 7, 2019

“All aboard” for steamboat broadband

About 1000 passengers – plus crew – on a fleet of Mississippi paddle wheel steamboats can now access satellite-delivered broadband. The American Queen Steamboat Co has equipped its American Queen vessel with FMC GlobalSat connectivity. The company is adding connectivity to its sister vessels, American Countess and American Duchess. The American Queen Steamboat Company operates a […]

June 6, 2019By Chris Forrester

Teleste joins VIAVI DAA Certification Programme

Teleste Corporation has announced ecosystem collaboration with VIAVI Solutions, a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions as well as optical technologies. Acceptance as a Silver Partner in the VIAVI DAA Test-Ready Certification Programme proves that Teleste has engaged with VIAVI and has roadmap in place to support interoperability between the company’s Distributed […]

June 6, 2019

Altibox deploys Nokia vDAA solution

Altibox, one of the largest regional telecommunication operators in Norway and Denmark, will deploy Nokia’s Gainspeed Unified Cable Access solution, based on a fully virtualised Distributed Access Architecture (vDAA). The solution provides the network foundation needed for Altibox and its partner Eidsiva Bredbånd to deliver enhanced all-IP-based ultra-broadband services to residential and business customers. The […]

June 6, 2019

RDK deployments top 50m

RDK Management has shared details about the adoption of RDK open source software used to power customer-premises equipment (CPE) from video and broadband services providers worldwide. “Service providers around the globe recognise that RDK gives them ultimate control over their software roadmaps and data within the connected home, across video, broadband and IoT connected devices,” […]

June 5, 2019Colin Mann @ ANGA COM

Vendors collaborate for FTTX solution

Three broadband equipment vendors – Emtelle, HellermannTyton and Senko Advanced Components — have revealed the fruits of a collaborative project and launched a brand-new solution into the Fibre-to-the-X (FTTX) market. Unveiled at the Emtelle booth on the first day of ANGA COM in Cologne, the three companies explained the collaboration and the benefits of FibreTap, […]

June 4, 2019Colin Mann @ ANGA COM

BT agrees £50m sponsorship deal with The FA

BT has signed a five-year deal with The FA, worth around £50 million (€56.3m) to become the exclusive lead partner for all England representative teams and home of the national game, Wembley Stadium. The partnership will see the BT logo appear on all training kit worn by the England senior men’s and women’s squads and […]

June 4, 2019

BT picks Juniper for big cloud

BT is aiming to create a single, cloud-based technology platform to bring various lines of business together and enable a more flexible, virtualised network infrastructure. It will use the platform for new converged services, combining mobile, Wi-Fi and fixed networks. Neil McRae, Chief Architect at BT, said: “With growing demand from our ultrafast broadband services […]

June 4, 2019