GlobalData analyst Kantipudi Pradeepthi said that fiber has become central to China’s connectivity model
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Fiber now underpins nearly all fixed broadband in China – With 99% of lines on fiber, operators and policymakers rely on it as the backbone for...
GlobalData’s latest China fixed communication forecast shows fixed voice and fixed broadband lines growing modestly, at CAGRs of 1% and 1.5%, respectively
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Slow fixed services revenue growth – Declining ARPU across voice and broadband services limits market expansion despite steady...
FiberPass, the joint venture created by Vodafone Spain and Telefónica, began operating in March 2025
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AXA IM Alts acquires 40% of FiberPass – The investor joins Telefónica and Vodafone in the FTTH venture, with Telefónica keeping majority control.
FiberPass now covers...
TalayLink has extended the Interlink cable, which Google revealed under the Australia Connect initiative in 2023
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New Australia–Thailand subsea cable – Google introduced the TalayLink cable, creating a diverse route through the Indian Ocean and extending last year’s Interlink initiative.
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Meta has said that the system connects East and West Africa in a single loop and links the continent to the Middle East, South Asia, and Europe
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2Africa subsea build is now complete – The 45,000-km open-access system connects 33...
The report shows that fixed communications service revenue across APAC is expected to expand at a CAGR of 1% from 2025 to 2030
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Fiber remains APAC’s core growth engine – Despite modest overall revenue expansion, fiber-based broadband adoption will keep...
Google noted that the system is designed to expand the reach, reliability and resilience of digital infrastructure across the Indian Ocean
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Google launches the Dhivaru cable system – A new subsea route linking the Maldives, Christmas Island and Oman...
Strong fiber uptake and industrial AI push anchor Deutsche Telekom’s outlook
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Record fiber gains – In Germany, Deutsche Telekom added 155,000 FTTH customers in Q3 — its strongest pure-fiber quarter ever — with the network now reaching 11.8M homes.
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The Verizon–AWS partnership expands long-haul fiber routes to meet AI’s surging bandwidth needs and strengthen Verizon’s AI Connect platform
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AI infrastructure convergence – Fiber expansion and AI workload growth are becoming inseparable, with network design increasingly driven by the data...
David Selby, director of Global Network Infrastructure Development at AWS, told RCR Wireless News, that Fastnet strengthens AWS's ability to maintain continuous operations for customer workloads
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Linking U.S. and Ireland – AWS’s new Fastnet cable will connect Maryland and County...
Korea, Iceland, Spain, Finland, and Lithuania lead the OECD with more than 80% of fixed broadband delivered via fiber
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Fiber dominates – Fiber penetration across OECD countries surged to 47%, becoming the backbone of digital economies and overtaking legacy DSL...
The first phase of Zayo's deployment is underway in New York and New Jersey, with plans to extend the upgraded infrastructure to additional markets
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AI-fueled fiber boom – hyperscale data centers and AI workloads are driving unprecedented demand for high-capacity, low-latency...
The Giffgaff launch comes as the U.K. broadband market is experiencing uneven fiber dynamics
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Expansion into broadband – Best known as a mobile-only brand, giffgaff has launched its first full-fiber service using Nexfibre’s wholesale XGS-PON network.
U.K. market is mixed –...
Recent transactions highlight continued consolidation in the U.S. fiber sector and underscore an emphasis on business-targeted fiber
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Fiber consolidation accelerates – The U.S. fiber market is undergoing a wave of consolidation as regional and cross-border players like Bluebird,...
T-Mobile US now has a clear path to aquire UScellular’s wireless business and a 50% stake in fiber operator Metronet
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved two significant transactions involving T-Mobile US, clearing the way for the wireless carrier to expand its...
In a new report, Zayo estimates that nearly 200 million additional fiber‑network miles will be required by 2030 to meet demand
A surge in data usage driven by the rise of AI, remote connectivity and digital transformation is pushing global bandwidth needs to record levels...
By partnering rather than overbuilding, T-Mobile US seeks to accelerate growth in underserved areas without assuming the financial burden of nationwide fiber deployment
Earlier this month, T-Mobile US formalized its push into fiber broadband with the launch of T-Mobile Fiber, introducing new service plans that...
AT&T touts its momentum, but competitors are moving aggressively into fiber as well, raising the stakes in the U.S. broadband market
AT&T has reached a key milestone in its national fiber expansion, surpassing 30 million locations passed with fiber broadband. The achievement comes ahead of...
As AI demand grows, FiberLight is focusing on fiber expansion, edge access and strategic acquisitions
As hyperscalers demand faster, denser and more direct fiber routes, FiberLight is positioning itself as a critical partner — not just a provider — in the race to support AI...
With major reductions in cabling and power use, Nokia’s new Aurelis Optical LAN reflects broader industry shifts toward sustainability and open architectures
Nokia is advancing enterprise network infrastructure with the launch of its Aurelis Optical LAN, a fiber-based solution designed to deliver simplified, secure and...
AT&T is panning for broadband gold in Arizona, teaming with PRIME FiBER to expand fiber coverage
AT&T and PRIME FiBER are extending their open-access fiber partnership into Arizona, marking a significant milestone in their mission to expand high-speed internet access across underserved communities in...
Corning's strong quarter was buoyed by explosive growth in its enterprise optical business and rising demand for gen AI solutions
Corning Incorporated delivered better-than-expected Q1 2025 results this week, buoyed by explosive growth in its enterprise optical business and rising demand for connectivity solutions tailored...
The acquisition of Metro Fiber Networks will expand FiberLight’s existing footprint in Virginia by integrating MFN’s conduit and fiber infrastructure
FiberLight has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Metro Fiber Networks (MFN), a regional fiber provider operating in Richmond and Virginia Beach, Virginia. The...
MasOrange noted that the transaction is expected to close by the end of the first half of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals
MasOrange and Vodafone Spain have reached a binding agreement to establish a joint fiber company in Spain, the former said in a release.
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