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ANGA COM 2024 announces conference programme

ANGA COM, the European Exhibition and Conference for Broadband, Television & Online which runs from May 14th to 16th in Cologne, Germany, has released its conference programme with the key topics of the broadband and media industry. There will be over 50 panels with more than 200 speakers across the Gigabit Summit, the Media Summit, […]

March 13, 2024

WCG partners with OpenVault

Westman Communications Group (WCG) and OpenVault have announced that WCG is using OpenVault’s Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) solutions to optimise customer experiences for broadband subscribers throughout over 65 communities in Manitoba. WCG is deploying OpenVault PNM to provide greater, automated identification of network issues that may impact broadband performance, enabling field support and customer service […]

March 12, 2024

Report: Greater investment needed to realise ‘gigacities’

The key criteria required for an urban area to be described as a ‘gigacity’ have been set out in a report released by the World Broadband Association. The whitepaper also provides a set of recommendations for government and regulators to encourage greater fibre deployment. The creation of gigacities, defined as where the vast majority have […]

March 6, 2024

Millicom accelerates fibre deployments with Harmonic

Harmonic has announced that Millicom, a provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications services in Latin America through the TIGO brand, has successfully launched XGS-PON fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) with Harmonic’s cOS broadband platform. This expands on Millicom’s previously announced use of the cOS platform to provide high-speed broadband services across nine countries in Latin America. “Adding fibre […]

February 20, 2024

Study: US net subs favour fibre SPs

Parks Associates’ new consumer study, Home Internet Evolution: 5G Competition and Value-Added Services, finds that fibre and mobile services score the highest regarding consumer value perceptions of their Internet service, especially on cost. Sixty-six per cent of subscribers with a fixed wireless access (FWA) plan from a mobile provider – also known as 5G or […]

January 26, 2024

Complete Fibre, Raven Housing partner for full fibre rollout

Complete Fibre, the Full Fibre infrastructure specialist, has been selected by social housing provider Raven Housing Trust to enable the safe and strategic rollout of Full Fibre networks to its residents. Championing digital inclusivity for residents in Multiple-Dwelling Units (MDUs), the partnership aims to support tenant welfare by unlocking an array of opportunities through improved […]

January 24, 2024

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

Nokia MDU solution for cable operators; InCoax MoU

Nokia has announced that it will add a MoCA Access solution to its Gigabit Connect portfolio, giving cable operators additional options for addressing customers in multi-dwelling units (MDUs) that are difficult to serve with fibre. Nokia says it is the first vendor to offer an integrated FTTH and MoCA Access solution, seamlessly linking the two. […]

December 5, 2023

Ideal Systems live video distribution system aboard Go Explorer ship

Ideal Systems has designed and installed a brand-new NDI based Video Distribution Solution for real-time video feed selection of live video streams from multiple sub-sea Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs) on the maritime support vessel Go Explorer while docked in Singapore. ROVs are underwater robots controlled by operators aboard Go Explorer, who perform maritime support tasks […]

November 23, 2023

Zayo Group acquires Globalways

Zayo Group, a provider of fibre-based communications solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Globalways, a Stuttgart-based fibre infrastructure and network services company. Zayo said that, once completed, this acquisition will enhance its presence in Europe, aligning with its commitment to enhance its European service offering. The intended acquisition is subject to customary […]

November 20, 2023