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OFS Expands Global Manufacturing Capabilities to Meet the Demand for AI Driven Ultra-high Core Fiber Optic C.ables

OFS, a leading innovator in fiber optic solutions, is pleased to announce that it is expanding its global manufacturing capabilities to better serve the ultra large scale market, driven by the growing demand for ultra-high core count (UHFC) fiber optic cables. This strategic initiative highlights OFS’s commitment to supporting the rapid growth of artificial intelligence … Continued

Bhutan Telecom Collaborates with Ciena to Enhance Network

Ciena routers will help meet bandwidth requirements, simplify network infrastructure, and improve customer experience. As a leading telecom and Internet service provider in the Kingdom of Bhutan, Bhutan Telecom is deploying Ciena’s consistent routing solution to support the booming traffic demand. With Ciena’s 5164, 8110, and 8114 routers, Bhutan Telecom will improve customer experience, especially … Continued

PhireLink Deploys Adtran’s Fiber Access Solution to Narrow Digital Divide

Adtran announced that PhireLink has deployed its open and intelligent fiber access technology to bring high-quality broadband to some of Louisiana’s most underserved rural communities. This deployment utilizes Adtran’s Mosaic One Software as a Service and its Intellifi ® Connect home solutions to support a powerful end-user experience. Using Adtran’s AI driven platform, PhireLink is … Continued

Brightspeed Receives Cash to Accelerate Fiber Optic Construction and Implement BEAD Plan

Brightspeed has reduced some of its debt and raised funds to promote the construction of its fiber optic network and implement multiple government subsidy programs, including the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. Specifically, the company stated that it has secured $3.7 billion in new financing and eliminated $1.1 billion in total … Continued

UK Government Provides £ 800 Million in Support for Gigabit Projects

The recently elected Labour government in the UK has announced that it has reached a ‘significant’ agreement with Openreach to extend gigabit network connectivity to over 312000 households and businesses in remote areas of the UK, including rural areas in Wales, for the first time. Overall, the government will provide up to £ 800 million … Continued

AI: Main Driving Force behind Growth of Data Centers

If you think AWS, Google, and Microsoft are already big now, then wait until 2029. The latest forecast from Synergy Research Group shows that although hyperscale data centers accounted for only about 20% of global data center capacity in 2017, this number will reach nearly 60% by 2029. -By 2029, hyperscale enterprises will account for … Continued

Real Funds Flow into Deployment of Fiber Optic Cables in US

Funds are starting to truly flow into the fiber optic ecosystem in the United States, but the sources of these funds are somewhat unexpected – Middle mile and long-distance fiber optic projects. A good example is that Alabama Fiber Network (AFN) recently reached an agreement with Arista Networks to provide routing and switching equipment for … Continued

Vodafone Invests 250 Million Euros to Promote B2B

Vodafone will spend 250 million euros ($273 million) this fiscal year to strengthen its B2B division, with a focus on services such as cybersecurity, cloud, productivity, connectivity, and the Internet of Things. The operator stated that these services already account for every two orders in Vodafone’s business. Luca Mucic, Chief Financial Officer of Vodafone Group, … Continued

UScellular Utilizes Ericsson’s Latest Router Technology to Enhance 5G Infrastructure in Rural Areas of US

Ericsson and UScellular announced an infrastructure upgrade, which uses Ericsson’s existing Router 6000 product portfolio and the newly released Router 6671 to narrow the digital divide in rural America by strengthening the 5G transmission infrastructure and enhancing high-speed Internet access. This collaboration utilizes Ericsson’s advanced cellular site router technology to provide the necessary transmission infrastructure … Continued

Accenture Completes Acquisition of Network Services Company Fiber

Accenture has completed the acquisition of Italian fiber optic and mobile network expert Fiber, six weeks after announcing that it will take action to strengthen its telecommunications engineering services capabilities. This multinational professional services company explained that this acquisition will enhance its professional knowledge and capabilities, providing customers with technologies including automation, robotics, data, and … Continued

Telefónica Plans to Establish Another Spanish Fiber Optic Joint Venture with Vodafone

On the eve of announcing its Q2 2024 results, Telefónica revealed that it plans to sign a non binding memorandum of understanding with its competitor Vodafone Spain to establish another fiber optic joint venture in Spain. Telefónica’s own fiber optic network currently has over 30.2 million households in the domestic market. The company has partnered … Continued

Nokia Expands Fixed Network Connectivity Partner Program

Nokia announced that two leading billing and operational software providers, Sonar and Camvio, have joined its Connected Partner Program (CCP). The project aims to reduce risks, costs, and time to achieve, modify, and maintain interoperability between OSS and Nokia fixed network solutions. Sonar and Camvio have successfully integrated their solution with Nokia’s Altiplano access controller … Continued