CommScope, a global provider in network connectivity, announced the company plans to invest [$60.3 million (€54.92 million)] over the next four years to expand its manufacturing facilities based in North Carolina. These plans bolster CommScope’s ability to meet U.S. supply demands driven by federal initiatives to bring ‘Internet For All’ – including in underserved and rural broadband markets – and will also enhance production capacity over the next four years. (more…)
August 2, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
Render Networks has announced that InfoWest has selected its geospatial network construction technology to streamline and accelerate its fibre deployment and operations across Utah. Render’s end-to-end automation and real-time performance insights will unlock new delivery efficiencies for InfoWest across increasing fibre construction, customer connection, and maintenance activity. (more…)
August 1, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
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
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
MS3 Networks has announced its partnership with Uswitch.com, to showcase the deals of seven internet service providers (ISPs) in the Hull region. (more…)
July 6, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
DZS, a global provider of access, optical and cloud-controlled software defined solutions, and its partner Irby Utilities (Irby) announced deployment reached by two of their rural electric cooperative broadband customers. Connect2First, a subsidiary of First Electric Cooperative in central and southeastern Arkansas, and FASTnet, an internet service provider (ISP) launched by 4-County Electric Power Association (4CEPA) in central Mississippi. (more…)
June 16, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
CloudWyze, a homegrown North Carolina internet and managed service provider and GREAT Grant recipient, is expanding service in Nash County, N.C. in their continued efforts to close the digital divide. (more…)
May 23, 2023
Posted by: Shriya Raban
To mark International Girls in ICT Day 2023, Huawei promised to actively support the International Telecommunication Union’s “Girls in ICT” initiative. Inspired by the slogan “Digital Skills for Life,” Huawei will offer classes and technology programmes to teenage girls and young women in Thailand. Huawei will also redouble its efforts to bring the Internet to isolated communities to improve access to educational and health resources. (more…)
May 22, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
Adtran has announced that USA Communications is leveraging its flexible and scalable broadband solution to provide high-speed internet services to rural and urban customers across Eastern Iowa. The new network utilises Adtran’s 10Gbit/s fibre access platform and XGS-PON technology, enabling the service provider to deliver increased reliability, better security and symmetrical, multigigabit speeds. By deploying Adtran’s fibre solution, USA Communications is set to empower Iowa-based businesses to innovate and grow while opening the door to a future of enhanced digital experiences for previously underserved residential customers. (more…)
May 19, 2023
Posted by: Shriya Raban
Juniper Networks, a provider in secure, AI-driven networks, has unveiled Juniper Beyond Labs, a new initiative focused on improving the future of the networking and IT industries with research, pathfinding projects and experimental technology developments. Juniper Beyond Labs will leverage innovation centres in Sunnyvale, Bengaluru, India and Westford, Massachusetts. (more…)
May 18, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar