News and BusinessAt Network X, the Broadband Forum will showcase how its broadband standards are moving from theory to deployment, powering real-life use cases such as Agentic AI management, AI root cause analysis and self-managing networks. The collaborative and multi-vendor demonstrations will highlight how service providers can convert the smart home into a revenue-driving opportunity. “The Broadband […]
News and BusinessNew research from connectivity provider Neos Networks has revealed a growing tension at the heart of the UK’s AI ambitions: businesses are confident they can scale AI workloads, but network infrastructure is already shaping where and how that growth can happen. New research found that 78% of large enterprises across financial services, manufacturing, life sciences, […]
News and BusinessZayo, a digital network infrastructure provider, has expanded its strategic supply agreement with Corning Incorporated, one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science and a major provider of fibre optic cable. The agreement secures a significant portion of the fibre Zayo has projected to need through the remainder of the decade, providing supply assurance […]
Technologies and ProductsNew services that enhance smart home experiences can now be developed and deployed faster, thanks to a new interface launched by the Broadband Forum. The “Matter Service API” is the first-ever standardised solution that gives the service provider a complete view of all Matter-powered devices on a smart home network regardless of the manufacturer. Instead […]
Technologies and ProductsAmphenol Network Solutions has launched the PIVOT™ Fibre Distribution Panel designed to help data centres support more connections in the same amount of rack space. As AI and cloud applications grow, data canters need to move more information at faster speeds. That requires significantly more fibre connections, creating new pressure on already limited rack space. […]
News and BusinessLightpath, an all-fibre, infrastructure-based connectivity provider, reported that IP traffic across its network has grown at an annualized rate of 32% over the past 18 months, as enterprises increasingly leverage artificial intelligence and large language model platforms and act on the results in real time. The signal comes from inference — the phase in which […]
Technologies and ProductsConnectivity solutions provider for AI-ready digital infrastructure STL Optical Connectivity launched its new advanced FTTH solution, CONCAT, after successfully completing field trials on the networks of one of the largest telecom service providers in the United States. Following successful field validation, CONCAT is now available to digital infrastructure providers seeking faster fibre rollouts with reduced deployment complexity […]
News and BusinessLightpath has secured a second infrastructure tenant on its previously announced 100% underground multi-conduit system fibre build in Eastern Pennsylvania, anchoring the expansion with a leading multinational data centre developer and operator and reinforcing the investment case behind the company’s Susquehanna-region network. The new tenant leverages more than 60% of Lightpath’s combined Eastern Pennsylvania in- […]
News and BusinessThe 2026 Spring General Assembly of the FTTH Council Europe brought together industry leaders and stakeholders from its pan-European membership to set strategic priorities, renew the organisation’s leadership, and confirm a restructured Committee landscape reflecting the Council’s expanding scope. The General Assembly resulted in the composition of a new Board of Directors, including a new […]
News and BusinessGenexis, a European leader of innovative broadband solutions for the home, announces that Lightning Fibre will launch Genexis’ Wi-Fi 7 solutions including the Aura E750 gateway and Home CX750 extender to elevate home experience and future-proof its full fibre network. These new products will deliver faster speeds, lower latency, and improved reliability, supporting Lightning Fibre’s […]
News and BusinessEmpire Fiber Internet, a fibre optic internet service provider serving communities across New York and Pennsylvania, announced the continued expansion of its 100% fibre-optic network in Victor, NY, bringing high-speed internet access to more than 2,000 homes and businesses, with additional neighbourhoods coming online across many Ontario County communities. As part of its ongoing investment […]
News and BusinessInCoax Networks AB launched a new solution to help fibre operators reduce installation complexity and accelerate customer activation in single-family homes and selected smaller apartment buildings. InCoax’s Fibre Extension addresses a growing need in the U.S. fibre market, where operators are increasingly focused on converting fibre passings into active customers in a faster, less intrusive […]
News and BusinessBIG Fiber, a provider of high-capacity dark fibre infrastructure, announced the closing of a $250 million debt facility with an additional $100 million accordion feature. The financing, led by Stonepeak Credit and La Caisse (formerly CDPQ), provides BIG Fiber with significant capital to accelerate the expansion of its core markets and reinforces its position as […]
News and BusinessNokia’s new agentic AI capabilities for its fixed network product lines is set to help drive productivity and operational intelligence across home and broadband networks. Drawing on the expertise from 600+ million broadband lines deployed, Nokia’s agentic AI capabilities help telecom providers tackle fibre and Wi-Fi challenges, from design and planning to rollout and operations. […]
Technologies and ProductsGenexis, a European broadband solutions expert, has launched an entry-level 1G standalone fibre network terminal (NT) designed for fast installation, simple upgrades, and cost-efficient deployment in Point-to-Point (PtP) fibre networks. FiberBox P2110 expands Genexis’ extensive PtP and PON portfolio by adding a compact, standalone 1G PtP option. It is designed for operators managing mixed architectures, including […]
News and BusinessRETN, an independent global network service provider, has announced the launch of a new end-to-end backbone route, that provides a new physical connectivity option across Romania and into Moldova, creating an alternative to established regional IP transit corridors in Eastern Europe. The route forms part of RETN’s broader strategy to strengthen its optical network across […]
Technologies and ProductsRFOptic, a provider of RF over Fiber (RFoF) and Optical Delay Line (ODL) solutions, announced the launch of its 8.0GHz RFoF link to meet the demand for a compact, relatively low-cost solution that supports 5G and C-band applications. “At the request of our customers, we have extended our range of programmable RFoF links for frequencies […]
Technologies and Productstde has announced a new solution that reliably protects fibre optic connections from mechanical damage, moisture, and other environmental factors. The crimp splice protectors provide users with high operational reliability, long service life, and consistent performance of their fibre optic connections. The crimp splice protectors are manufactured and tested entirely in Germany and complies with […]
News and BusinessAs demand accelerates for 10G and 100G services and data centre capacity expands beyond traditional hubs, Virgin Media Business Wholesale marked a major milestone in the delivery of Project Spark, it’s largest ever wholesale network transformation programme. Project Spark was designed to fundamentally reshape how high-capacity services are built, priced and delivered. As a multi-year […]
News and BusinessHUBER+SUHNER and Aurora Networks, a Vistance Networks business, are collaborating on a next-generation Remote PHY solution which will provide multi-gigabit service enablement, long-term support and sustainable expansion of the Vodafone cable network in Germany. The two technology companies will assist Vodafone, a leading global provider of telecoms services, with the adoption of enhanced, field-proven and innovative Distributed […]