Homes and businesses are closer to enjoying robust, easily manageable ‘whole home’ Wi-Fi networks thanks to the first-ever prplMesh deployment by Sagemcom, the prpl Foundation has announced today. The first operator deployment of prplMesh – the premier open-source Wi-Fi mesh solution – reflects a significant step towards the concept of ‘services-led broadband’ and sees cutting-edge […]
Starlink announced last week that it had won a contract from United Airlines to equip around 1,000 of their aircraft with Starlink broadband equipment. Availability will not be overnight as fitting of the Starlink antennas will not start until 2025. United says that access to WiFi and broadband will then be free for all passengers. […]
Hyperoptic, the UK’s leading alternative broadband provider, has announced the launch of its Managed Wi-Fi service, delivering uninterrupted, high-speed internet across residential developments. The upgraded service ensures reliable, seamless connectivity for residents, staff, and guests throughout entire sites, supported by cutting-edge technology and 24/7 customer support. In conjunction with the launch, Hyperoptic commissioned a whitepaper […]
Edgecore Networks, a player in network solutions for enterprises, data centres, and telecommunication service providers, has announced a strategic partnership with Indio Networks, aimed at accelerating the adoption and innovation of OpenWiFi across diverse industries. This collaboration leverages the extensive technical expertise and market presence that both companies have cultivated over the years within the […]
A Parks Associates’ white paper, developed in partnership with Asurion, finds 57 per cent of US internet households with children report technical problems with Wi-Fi. Turmoil in the Smart Home: Impact on the User Experience identifies the prevalent technical issues in US households and the challenges consumers face when they seek support. Wi-Fi issues are […]
According to a report by Dell’Oro Group, a source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks and data centre industries, Broadband Access Equipment market is forecasted to grow 2 per cent on average for the next five years (2024-2028) due in part to lower spending in 2024 as operators continue to absorb excess inventory […]
Virgin Media O2 Business’ latest Movers Index reveals the majority of Brits (63 per cent) would rather shop in-person, with retailers embracing post-work Friday shopping and payday splurges to drive a summer boost. The quarterly Movers Index, now in its second year, is based on combining anonymised and aggregated UK movement data from O2 Motion […]
Edgecore Networks, a specialist in innovative network solutions for enterprises, data centres and telecommunication service providers, has announce that its EAP112 and EAP105 products have successfully obtained the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) OpenRoaming Certificate. This milestone follows the 2023 certification of its EAP101, EAP102, and OAP101-6E products, further extending its OpenRoaming-equipped product portfolio. With the […]
Airties, a specialist in managed Wi-Fi solutions for broadband service providers, has opened its first office in India – a new R&D centre based in Bangalore, focused on enhancing the AI, cloud, and DevOps capabilities of Airties for use in Smart Wi-Fi deployments. Airties, headquartered in Paris, France, currently has other significant offices in Belgium, […]
Comcast has rolled out its NOW brand in the US, offering Internet, mobile and streaming TV products that consumers can purchase month-to-month, whenever they want. Comcast explains that NOW Internet “is a prepaid service that provides more reliability than fixed wireless options for a better price”; and NOW Mobile is a new prepaid service that […]