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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

Srikapardhi September 4th, 2024 8:57 AM 0 COMMENTS

LiveOak Fiber Secures Additional Funding to Expand Network in Southeast US

LiveOak Fiber (LiveOak), an American regional broadband service provider, has announced that it has secured additional funding through a new co-investment partnership. The funding comes from InfraRed Capital Partners and MEAG, the asset manager for Munich Reinsurance Company (Munich Re) and its subsidiaries. "This new investment will further support LiveOak's mission to deliver high-speed broadband to underserved markets in the southeastern United States," LiveOak said on Tuesday. Also Read: LiveOak... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur September 1st, 2024 6:44 AM 14 COMMENTS

BSNL Upgrades Speed Benefits for Entry-Level Broadband Plans

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has upgraded the broadband speed benefits for entry-level plans. This has been done silently and happened quite a long back. BSNL offered very minimal speeds and a limited amount of data with its entry-level broadband plans. Now, while the speed has gone up, the data limit is still the same. The plans for which the speed has gone up come for Rs 249, Rs 299,... Read More

Srikapardhi August 30th, 2024 5:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

Alaska Communications Secures USD 390 Million for Statewide Fiber Expansion

Alaska Communications, a communications infrastructure provider in Alaska, has announced the establishment of a new five-year, USD 390 million senior secured credit facility. The funds will be used to repay existing debt and further invest in expanding the company's fiber infrastructure across the state. Also Read: OneWeb Joins Connecting Alaska Consortium to Boost Access in Rural Alaska Expansion of Fiber Infrastructure The company is currently developing a network that spans... Read More

Srikapardhi August 29th, 2024 12:55 PM 26 COMMENTS

Frontier Launches 7 Gbps Fiber Internet Service Nationwide

US operator Frontier Communications announced this week the launch of a 7 Gbps broadband service across its entire FTTH footprint. Frontier said this upgrade follows the company's earlier rollouts of 2 Gbps and 5 Gbps services. The new 7 Gbps offering promises download and upload speeds up to 200 times faster than traditional cable, powered by the latest Wi-Fi 7 technology. Also Read: Frontier Launches Network-Wide 5 Gbps Fiber Internet... Read More

Srikapardhi August 28th, 2024 6:14 PM 0 COMMENTS

Virgin Media Expands Gigabit Broadband to 11,000 More Homes in Huddersfield

Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has announced the expansion of its gigabit broadband services to an additional 11,000 homes in Huddersfield, bringing ultra-fast internet connectivity to more residents in the area. This expansion includes the introduction of the Gig2 broadband service, which offers speeds of up to 2 Gbps — 21 times faster than the local average. Also Read: Virgin Media O2 Signs New Mobile Network Sharing Agreement With Vodafone UK... Read More

Srikapardhi August 27th, 2024 5:14 PM 0 COMMENTS

Fibrus Secures New GBP 100 Million to Complete Rural Broadband Roll-Out

Fibrus, a Belfast-based fibre broadband provider, has secured an additional GBP 100 million tranche of senior debt, ensuring full funding for its rural roll-out plans across Northern Ireland and Cumbria. This is an increase to an existing GBP 200 million senior debt facility and GBP 20 million revolving credit facility. With this new financing, the company's total debt and equity funding has increased to GBP 845 million, enabling it to... Read More