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Srikapardhi September 18th, 2024 12:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

Oi Deploys Software to Enhance In-Home Wi-Fi Performance in Brazil

Brazilian broadband service provider Oi has deployed Nokia's Corteca software suite to manage its Wi-Fi CPE devices installed in customers' homes. The software deployment, which manages millions of Wi-Fi devices, is claimed to be the largest to date in the Latin American region, according to an official release on Tuesday. This move addresses prevalent issues with in-home connectivity, such as complex installations and coverage inconsistencies. Also Read: Oi Fibra Activates... Read More

Srikapardhi September 17th, 2024 11:50 AM 0 COMMENTS

Altafiber to Extend 10 Gbps Fiber Network to Northeast Ohio in 2025

US communications service provider Altafiber announced the expansion of its 10 Gbps XGS-PON fiber network into Northeast Ohio, adding approximately 100,000 addresses in suburban areas of Akron and Cleveland. Construction in these areas is currently scheduled to begin in early 2025. Also Read: altafiber Secures USD 600 Million for Fiber Network Expansion in Multiple US States Targeted Counties and Communities The regional fiber broadband expansion plan for Summit, Portage, Geauga,... Read More

Srikapardhi September 16th, 2024 1:24 PM 1 COMMENTS

Airtel Expands Home Wi-Fi Service Across All Districts in Kerala, Assam, and North East

Indian telecommunications company Bharti Airtel announced today that it has expanded its Home Wi-Fi service across all 14 districts in Kerala and 123 districts in Assam and the North East. This expansion will cover an additional 5.7 million households in Kerala and 1.6 million households in Assam and the North East, Airtel said on Monday. This follows Airtel's earlier extension of Wi-Fi services to all districts of the union territories... Read More

Srikapardhi September 12th, 2024 1:49 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nexfibre, Virgin Media O2 Partner to Provide Free Fibre Broadband to UK Youth Centres

Nexfibre has partnered with the charity UK Youth to help tackle digital poverty by providing 1,000 youth centres across the UK with full-fibre broadband connectivity, offering speeds of up to 2 Gbps, free for two years. This connectivity will be delivered by Nexfibre in collaboration with Virgin Media O2, Nexfibre announced on Wednesday. Also Read: Nexfibre Reaches Nearly 1.3 Million Premises Passed and Ready for Service in UK High-Speed Connectivity... Read More

Srikapardhi September 12th, 2024 1:09 PM 6 COMMENTS

Airtel Expands Home Wi-Fi Service Across All Districts in Jammu-Kashmir, Leh-Ladakh

Bharti Airtel today announced that it has expanded its Home Wi-Fi service across all 22 districts of the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Leh-Ladakh. This expansion will enable coverage for 1.1 million new households in both union territories, Airtel said in a statement. This expansion follows Airtel's earlier extension of Wi-Fi services to an additional 2.9 million households in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, as well as 1 million... Read More

Srikapardhi September 9th, 2024 4:16 PM 0 COMMENTS

Team Telecom Armenia Deploys 25G PON Fiber Solution for Commercial Services

Team Telecom Armenia has deployed Nokia's 25G PON fiber solution, making it one of the first operators in the Caucasus and Central Asia to offer some of the fastest internet speeds commercially available. This new technology provides 20 Gbps symmetrical broadband speeds for emerging applications and business services, primarily targeting B2B subscribers, the operator said on Monday. Also Read: Team Telecom Armenia Reports Network Expansions in 2023 Introduction of 25G... Read More

Srikapardhi September 9th, 2024 1:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

ASOM-Net Deploys 400G IPoDWDM Network with IP Infusion and Smartoptics

IP Infusion has announced that Danish non-profit ISP ASOM-Net has successfully deployed a 400G IPoDWDM network infrastructure, powered by its OcNOS 400G ZR+ enabled switches. This achievement was made possible through collaboration with various partners, with the switches being equipped with optical solution from Smartoptics, while Stordis, an open networking equipment provider, delivered distribution support. Also Read: Chunghwa Telecom and NTT Activate International IOWN APN Between Taiwan and Japan ASOM-Net’s... Read More

Srikapardhi September 8th, 2024 12:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

Claro Colombia to Invest Over USD 200 Million to Expand Fiber Network

Claro Colombia has announced an investment of over USD 200 million to boost its fiber optic network, laying the foundation for the technological ecosystem required to power artificial intelligence (AI) technologies across the country. Announced at the Andicom 2024 event in Cartagena de Indias, this project will bring fiber connectivity to more than 1.5 million households, the America Movil subsidiary said in a recent statement. Also Read: Claro Colombia Commits... Read More

Srikapardhi September 6th, 2024 11:42 AM 0 COMMENTS

Empire Access Expands Fiber Network to Cortland, New York

Empire Access, a Northeast fiber-based internet service provider (ISP), has launched its fiber optic internet service in Cortland, New York, enabling connectivity for local businesses and residents. With speeds of up to 1 Gbps for businesses and 2 Gbps for residents, the service aims to boost digital transformation and economic growth in the area. Also Read: Empire Access Expands Fiber Internet to Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Fiber Optic Internet Now Live in... Read More

Srikapardhi September 6th, 2024 10:48 AM 140 COMMENTS

Ooredoo Qatar Completes Wi-Fi 7 Trial with FTTR Devices, Plans 2024 Launch

Ooredoo Qatar has completed the trial of Wi-Fi 7 technology. The trial was completed on Fibre-To-The-Room (FTTR) devices for the first time in the region, with plans to roll out this technology commercially in 2024. Ooredoo Qatar said the trial is in line with its support for innovation, from pioneering the deployment of 5G and 50GPON connectivity to introducing solutions like FTTR. Also Read: Ooredoo Qatar Deploys World-First 50G PON... Read More

Srikapardhi September 5th, 2024 5:48 PM 0 COMMENTS

Verizon to Acquire Frontier Communications for USD 20 Billion

American telecommunications company Verizon Communications has agreed to acquire Frontier Communications (Frontier) in an all-cash transaction valued at USD 20 billion. Verizon said this acquisition of the largest pure-play fiber internet provider in the US will significantly expand its fiber footprint nationwide, enabling the delivery of mobility and broadband services to both existing and new customers. Verizon expects the deal to be accretive to revenue and adjusted EBITDA upon closing,... Read More

Srikapardhi September 5th, 2024 11:26 AM 0 COMMENTS

NBN Co to Launch Multi-Gigabit Speeds for Broadband in September 2025

Australia's National Broadband Network Company, NBN Co, confirmed it will accelerate the wholesale download and upload speeds on its three highest-speed residential wholesale products and make them available to participating internet retailers from September 14, 2025. The upgrades will offer significantly faster connections for eligible customers connected via Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) and Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) technologies. Also Read: NBN Co Explores Connectivity Solutions With Low Earth Orbit... Read More