Fiber

Adtran, Spirent Communications to show proof of concept showcasing automated provisioning and assurance of carrier Ethernet services over SDN-controlled NG-PON2 networks Open networking solutions provider Adtran and service assurance solutions provider Spirent …

From metro rings to long-haul and subsea transmission, the world’s networks–wireless and wireline–depend on fiber optic cable. And, given the costly nature of fiber deployments, it’s essential to maximize the …

To keep up with constantly increasing consumer demand for broadband to support emerging applications like streaming 4K video and virtual reality gaming, for instance, service providers are investing heavily in …

Design specifications for the ‘white box’ transponder and router contributed to Facebook Telecom Infra Project Building on its Open Compute Project initiative to provide the larger data center ecosystem with open …

From smart buildings to smart cities, fiber and power are key network elements The telecom industry is in the midst of a monumental shift toward an all-encompassing 5G standard that …

Streamline troubleshooting to maximize RF investments and cut opex RF interference, whether it’s PIM, electrical or out-of-band emissions, wreaks havoc on mobile networks. Interference hunting and troubleshooting take up valuable …

$25 billion merger of fiber providers geared toward delivering connectivity and digital services to enterprise customers Confirming widespread speculation, CenturyLink today announced plans to acquire Level 3 in a cash and …

The telecom industry is awash in merger talk at the moment, continuing a wave of consolidation that is seeing service providers complement delivery networks with content holdings, and has trickled …

Google Fiber, a slowly sinking ship Google Fiber will be halting its operations in 10 “potential Fiber cities” while it refines its approaches, according to a blog post by Craig …

Google Fiber, a slowly sinking ship Google Fiber will be halting its operations in 10 “potential Fiber cities” while it refines its approaches, according to a blog post by Craig …

As CPRI and OBSAI gain traction, stay competitive while cutting costs To keep up with data-hungry customers, carriers are working to add capacity and flexibility to their networks. This trend …

Alphabet subsidiary Google Fiber, which has reduced staff and signaled a switch to a hybrid fiber/wireless network strategy, is a “dead business model walking,” according to Scott Cleland, president of …

AT&T said Minneapolis trial uses point-to-point millimeter wave wireless to provide speeds up to 100 Mbps, DirecTV could also be part of package AT&T looks to be the latest telecom …

Google notes Webpass to focus on expanding scale using wireless broadband technology, will maintain its own hybrid plans using fiber and wireless Google’s plans to tap wireless technology for its …

Convergence of wireless and wireline, highlights benefits of HFC, coax and fiber PHILADELPHIA – “Our big priority is to understand the convergence that we’ve been talking about today. What makes …

Nokia: SDN, distributed architecture will smooth transition to all-IP PHILADELPHIA – Consumers have an insatiable demand for digital video content, and cable companies know that. But extensive investment in legacy …

CommScope is selling two product lines to Adtran for an undisclosed sum. Adtran, a provider of cable networking equipment, will buy CommScope’s active Ethernet passive optical network product platforms, as …

Suddenly Google Fiber seems to be struggling in the marketplace. When it started several years ago they were a hot commodity. However, as other competitors like AT&T GigaPower are rapidly …

Open fiber network provider Chorus is expanding the reach of its wholesale broadband footprint with the goal of, “Making New Zealand a true ‘Giganation,” CEO Mark Ratcliffe said. Chorus owns …

The path to 5G is not going to be easy, but there are technologies in place to help the effort The excitement is increasing around the future of “5G” networks, …

Telefónica also plans to expand 4G coverage in Spain and Latin American markets MADRID – Spanish telecommunications giant Telefónica expects its fiber-to-the-home network to reach 2.4 million new homes in the …

ZTE plans to deploy hundreds of LTE base stations for Spanish operator, as well as fiber MADRID – The Spanish subsidiary of Chinese vendor ZTE expects to deploy between 400 …

Wireless carriers looking to deploy 5G technologies on top of their current 4G deployments might be wise to take into account a few considerations Despite the deployment of “5G” wireless …

Google Fiber is now available in the City Center area of Salt Lake City, making the high-speed internet and TV service from the Alphabet subsidiary available in seven metropolitan markets. …

Belize, a small nation in Central America, has been rapidly entering the digital age through a number of network deployments in partnership with Chinese information and communications technology vendor Huawei. …