Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has achieved a milestone of 60,000 FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home) customers in Kolkata. While the number isn’t that big, note that BSNL also provides broadband services via copper cable. Thus, the total fixed broadband customers for the telco should be much higher. The announcement of the milestone … Read More
The German fiber-optic network providers, namely Deutsche GigaNetz, DNS:NET, Eurofiber Netz, and Infrafibre Germany— which operates the companies Leonet and BBV Deutschland—have agreed to form a new Open Access Network Alliance. The four fiber-optic network providers have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to create the alliance and market internet … Read More
Nexfibre, a UK wholesale full-fibre network operator, has announced plans to connect more than 30,000 premises in the Sedgefield constituency to its full-fibre network in 2024. This is the first phase of plans to connect over 40,000 premises across County Durham this year in partnership with Virgin Media O2, its … Read More
US-based fibre broadband provider Kinetic said it is investing in small drop plows to reduce the impact of fibre installations on neighbourhoods. The company said it has enhanced its fibre installation quality through the acquisition of over 50 small drop plows, totalling an estimated USD 2 million investment. Also Read: … Read More
Minnesota-headquartered local broadband and full-service telecommunications provider Arvig has been awarded a grant from Minnesota’s Broadband Line Extension Connection Program to construct last-mile fiber network infrastructure for high-speed internet to 69 unserved locations across rural Minnesota, Arvig said in a release this week. Grant Funding Allocation Arvig was awarded grants … Read More
German fiber broadband service provider Deutsche Glasfaser is advancing its fiber rollout and upgrading efforts, driven by a 7 billion Euro investment from owners EQT and Omers, aimed at tripling its installed base of 2 million ‘homes passed’ going forward. As part of this initiative, the company is modernising its … Read More
Broadband Internet service provider (ISP) AeroNet Wireless announced the launch of its 10 Gbps internet services in Puerto Rico. This service aims to ensure businesses in Puerto Rico have access to a robust network capable of meeting the challenges of the digital age, the company said in an announcement at … Read More
American regional internet service provider Gateway Fiber announced the expansion of its high-speed fiber internet service to additional areas within the Minneapolis metro. The new service will be available in Plymouth, Shoreview, Lexington, Circle Pines, and Lino Lakes, furthering connectivity across Minnesota. Also Read: I3 Broadband to Expand Fiber Optic … Read More
State-owned Turkish telecommunications company Turk Telekom reported that it had expanded its fiber infrastructure to 437,000 km by the end of 2023, while its fiber network coverage increased to 32.2 million households across Turkey. “It continues to weave Turkey with fiber networks with an understanding of every city,” Turk Telekom … Read More
Finnish fiber operator Valoo has announced the commencement of its 2024 construction works for fiber optic networks across different parts of Finland as the frost melts. The company aims to lay up to 5,000 kilometres of maintenance-reliable fiber optic network this year. Currently, excavation works are progressing at a pace … Read More
Digital infrastructure provider Uniti Group announced that it has signed a definitive merger agreement with Windstream, a telecom services provider in 18 US states. Windstream is a privately held company headquartered in Arkansas and operates three brands: Kinetic, Windstream Enterprise, and Windstream Wholesale. Also Read: Kinetic to Bring Fiber Internet … Read More
Illinois-based internet service provider i3 Broadband has announced its ongoing expansion of a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network in the Greater Rockford area, with plans to bring 100 percent fiber-optic internet service to residents and business owners in Love’s Park. Also Read: Kinetic to Bring Fiber Internet to 16,000 Premises in Lowndes … Read More
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