Metronet has announced that Portage’s residents and businesses located in initial construction areas now have access to full fibre optic internet. As Metronet’s service becomes available throughout the city, residents will have access to multi-gigabit speeds up to 2 gigabits; and businesses may access speeds up to 10 gigabits. (more…)
August 1, 2023
Posted by: Shriya Raban
Adtran has announced that MTC Technologies is using its Total Access 5000 (TA5000) 10Gbit/s fibre access platform to provide gigabit broadband services to customers in Southeast Iowa. Also featuring Adtran’s optical network terminals (ONTs), the new solution enables MTC Technologies to expand its footprint and deliver symmetrical, fast connectivity to more subscribers, including those in hard-to-reach rural locations. By connecting underserved communities, the energy-efficient and scalable full-fibre infrastructure is helping foster digital empowerment and breaking down the state’s digital divide. (more…)
July 28, 2023
Posted by: Shriya Raban
Nokia announced that it will work with U.S. energy provider Xcel Energy to help modernise grid operations to better serve customers across the company’s eight-state service area. The project will include the deployment of Nokia private LTE (long-term evolution) network technology, helping support secure, data connectivity and new levels of automation. The network technologies will back a growing mix of renewable power sources for Xcel Energy and optimise the delivery of electricity to its millions of customers. (more…)
Posted by: Shriya Raban
Zyxel Communication, a provider of secure broadband networking solutions, has joined forces with Windstream to supply essential Wi-Fi 6E hardware for their 8 gig expansion. Zyxel’s Wi-Fi 6E router, EX7710 supports tri-band wireless, adding the new 6GHz bands to deliver faster internet access throughout the home and office. (more…)
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
PT XL Axiata Tbk (XL Axiata) continues to strengthen its position as the initial operator to introduce convergence services through XL SATU. To maximise services, XL SATU is now adopting fibre to the room (FTTR) technology, which will soon be introduced and can be used by customers, to further enhance the convenience of internet at home. (more…)
July 24, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) unveils a new report developed by its reconfigurable intelligent surfaces group (ISG RIS). ETSI GR RIS-003 explores communication models that offer a trade-off between electromagnetic accuracy and simplicity for performance evaluation and optimisation. It also analyses channel models that include path-loss and multipath propagation effects, as well as the impact of interference. (more…)
July 21, 2023
Posted by: Shriya Raban
Comtech has secured a [$30 million (€26.69 million)] contract from Fairwinds Technologies, LLC to provide Comtech’s next-generation Troposcatter Family of Systems (FOS) in support of US Army tactical communications. Under this contract, Comtech will provide its software-defined Troposcatter FOS to enhance US Army beyond-line-of-site (BLOS) communications capabilities across all domains. (more…)
July 17, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
The European Commission has adopted a new strategy on Web 4.0 and virtual worlds to steer the next technological transition and ensure an open, secure, trustworthy, fair and inclusive digital environment for EU citizens, businesses and public administrations. (more…)
July 13, 2023
Posted by: Shriya Raban
Anviz has announced launch of its access control solutions powered by Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP). The two new offerings the SAC921 single-door access controller and C2KA-OSDP RFID (radio frequency identification) keypad reader are future-proof systems packed with technology and smart features. Both solutions seek to ensure customer safety and peace of mind, providing a security solution for modern world. (more…)
July 11, 2023
Posted by: Shriya Raban
AT&T and Boldyn Networks have announced that they are bringing coverage expansion for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA). Through this partnership, millions of passengers will be getting improved wireless connectivity across tunnels, stations, rail cars, and surrounding areas. (more…)
July 9, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar