Wired Networks, Fiber

The JV project, known as the Intra-Asia Marine Cable (I-AM Cable), will link Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore; it is between NTT Data, Sumitomo and JA Mitsui Leasing In sum – what to know: Intra-Asia system – NTT Data, Sumitomo and …

Singtel said the trial also lays the groundwork for next-generation Wi-Fi, autonomous devices, and AI-generated entertainment formats In sum – what to know: 50Gbps fiber trial launches – Singtel becomes the first operator in Singapore to test 50Gbps XGS-PON, targeting …

Density, latency, and real-time data movement are now the make-or-break variables in modern data center design Whether you say “Hey Siri” or ask Alexa to dim the lights, you get the response in a blink — even when millions of …

GlobalData analyst Kantipudi Pradeepthi said that fiber has become central to China’s connectivity model In sum – what to know: Fiber now underpins nearly all fixed broadband in China – With 99% of lines on fiber, operators and policymakers rely …

GlobalData’s latest China fixed communication forecast shows fixed voice and fixed broadband lines growing modestly, at CAGRs of 1% and 1.5%, respectively In sum – what to know: Slow fixed services revenue growth – Declining ARPU across voice and broadband …

TalayLink has extended the Interlink cable, which Google revealed under the Australia Connect initiative in 2023 In sum – what to know: New Australia–Thailand subsea cable – Google introduced the TalayLink cable, creating a diverse route through the Indian Ocean …

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 In sum – what to know: 2Africa subsea build is now complete – …

The report shows that fixed communications service revenue across APAC is expected to expand at a CAGR of 1% from 2025 to 2030 In sum – what to know: Fiber remains APAC’s core growth engine – Despite modest overall revenue …

Google noted that the system is designed to expand the reach, reliability and resilience of digital infrastructure across the Indian Ocean In sum – what to know: Google launches the Dhivaru cable system – A new subsea route linking the …

Strong fiber uptake and industrial AI push anchor Deutsche Telekom’s outlook In sum – what to know: Record fiber gains – In Germany, Deutsche Telekom added 155,000 FTTH customers in Q3 — its strongest pure-fiber quarter ever — with the …

The Verizon–AWS partnership expands long-haul fiber routes to meet AI’s surging bandwidth needs and strengthen Verizon’s AI Connect platform In sum – what to know: AI infrastructure convergence – Fiber expansion and AI workload growth are becoming inseparable, with network …

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 In sum – what to know: Linking U.S. and Ireland – AWS’s new Fastnet …

Korea, Iceland, Spain, Finland, and Lithuania lead the OECD with more than 80% of fixed broadband delivered via fiber In sum – what to know: Fiber dominates – Fiber penetration across OECD countries surged to 47%, becoming the backbone of …

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 In sum – what to know: AI-fueled fiber boom – hyperscale data centers and AI workloads are …

The Giffgaff launch comes as the U.K. broadband market is experiencing uneven fiber dynamics In sum – what to know: Expansion into broadband – Best known as a mobile-only brand, giffgaff has launched its first full-fiber service using Nexfibre’s wholesale …

Recent transactions highlight continued consolidation in the U.S. fiber sector and underscore an emphasis on business-targeted fiber In sum – what to know: Fiber consolidation accelerates – The U.S. fiber market is undergoing a wave of consolidation as regional and …

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 …

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, …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …