fibre-optic
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As fibre investment moves beyond its early boom, what comes next? -
Fixed wireless has long been seen as broadband’s last resort — but is that changing?
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UK researchers have successfully conducted the country’s first long-distance ultra-secure transfer of data over a quantum communications network.
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vXantaro is supporting broadband provider Wildanet in accelerating the rollout of gigabit-capable Full Fibre infrastructure across Cornwall as part of the UK Government’s Project Gigabit initiative.
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St Helens Borough Council has contracted Elevate to build a full-fibre internet network for the town centre as part of its Digital Infrastructure Programme.
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Northern Irish broadband provider Fibrus has signed a five-year agreement with Nokia to deploy the firm's Deepfield network analytics solution across its expanding network.
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AT&T is working with Ciena to test ways to improve its network speeds, completing a 1.6 terabit-per-second single-carrier wavelength across 296 kilometres.
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President Trump’s broadside of tariffs on semiconductors and optical fibre products has forced firms around the globe to scramble — except one, which claims that even with 200% tariffs, operators would still be better off.
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Fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) operators are doubling down on expansion while navigating rising costs, intensifying competition, and evolving industry dynamics.
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Florida-based IQ Fiber is set to expand its 10-gig capable network in South Carolina to continue its expansion across the Southeast of the US.
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UFINET, leading infrastructure telecommunications operator in Latin America, announces the acquisition of 100% of the shares of INTERNEXA Chile and GOLD DATA Panamá, both companies specialised in connectivity and internet access services.
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Telecom Egypt has signed an agreement with Hungarian telecoms firm 4iG group to modernise the country's digital infrastructure.
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Telkom, South Africa’s incumbent operator, wants to sell a minority stake in Openserve, its wholesale last-mile fibre unit.
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Neos Networks has identified itself as the company that is the preferred bidder for Network Rail, Britain’s rail infrastructure company.
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Microsoft has bought Lumenisity, a UK-based start-up that makes hollow-core fibres that allow light to travel faster than along standard fibres.
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Neterra has launched a new fibre metro network in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, connecting all data centres in the city.
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Look, telecoms industry, can you slow down a bit? You’re growing so much that scientists and engineers are having a hard time keeping up, says Alan Burkitt-Gray
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Telenor has sold a 30% stake in its fibre company to a consortium that includes US-based investor KKR.
