DZS, a global provider of access, optical and cloud-controlled software-defined solutions, has introduced DZS FiberWay designed to bridge the digital divide. Architected to meet the challenges of middle mile and last mile fibre networks both at present and in future, DZS FiberWay empowers service providers leveraging broadband stimulus programs to invest in solutions across the access, optical, subscriber and cloud edge that position them for sustainable success long after the awarded funds are spent. (more…)
July 28, 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…)
Posted by: Shriya Raban
The Broadband Forum announced that it has launched an important upgrades to two standards. This will enable internet service providers (ISPs) to manage individual smart home applications separately, without the need for complicated firmware updates.
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Sky Broadband has unveiled Wi-Fi Max, its relevant Wi-Fi package yet. Ideal for modern connected homes, it comes with the Max Hub, which uses Wi-Fi 6 technology to provide Wi-Fi. This is backed by the UK’s Wi-Fi guarantee, of any provider, as well as the UK’s advanced network security. (more…)
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People living in and around Chinley, Derbyshire, now have some of the fast and reliable broadband available in the UK. Around 20 properties from harder to reach parts of Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside – a mix of farms, cottages, and a rural pub – partnered with Openreach after they became frustrated with slow and unreliable speeds. (more…)
July 25, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
CityFibre has announced launch of the UK’s wholesale 2.5Gbps symmetrical consumer broadband product. The launch heralds a new era of multi-gigabit broadband services for millions of UK homes, putting an end to the age-old battle for bandwidth.
July 17, 2023
Posted by: Shriya Raban
Glo Fiber, powered by Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (‘Shentel’), announced that they have reached an agreement with municipal officials to deploy next generation fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband services to Mount Joy Borough, Pennsylvania. Engineering work is currently underway, and construction is slated to begin in late 2024. (more…)
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Broadband Forum has formed its Executive Advisory Board (EAB). This new body consists of broadband providers to ensure that future service providers’ investments are addressed and greater value is delivered to residential and business subscribers. (more…)
July 14, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
Construction of a new full fibre broadband network is now underway in rural North Northumberland to connect more than 3,750 hard-to-reach homes and businesses as part of the UK government’s Project Gigabit scheme. (more…)
July 11, 2023
Posted by: Shriya Raban
People from rural parts of Norfolk, Suffolk and Hampshire are set to have their ability to bank online, conduct business, shop, communicate and stream entertainment. This is possible with the contracts signed as part of Project Gigabit, the government’s [£5 billion (€5.86)] mission to roll out gigabit-capable, reliable broadband across the UK
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July 7, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar