Fiber

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 …

As most states finalize their broadband expansion plans, a few are standing out for their speed, strategy, and scope In sum – what to know: States push ahead – Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, Mississippi, and Nevada are turning BEAD plans into …

AT&T posts steady Q3 results as it advances fiber expansion, spectrum acquisitions, and nationwide 5G deployment plans In sum — what to know: Steady financials: AT&T reported Q3 revenue of $30.7B and adjusted EPS of $0.54, with strong free cash …

Light beamed through fiber can be used to test and monitor fiber networks. It is also increasingly being used as a sophisticated sensor for the world around the fiber cable. On the surface, an optical fiber seems like an unassuming …

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 …

Greetings from soggy Kansas City and Cedar Rapids.  Pictured is the crew from this year’s CellSite Solutions 2025 INDATEL Summit dinner.  Nine different companies represented in the picture – an absolutely amazing time.  Thanks to all who participated, and we …

AT&T added 401,000 net postpaid phone subscribers in Q2, easily topping analysts’ expectations of 296,000 and outshining Verizon In sum – what to know: Wireless strength offset churn – AT&T added 401,000 postpaid phone subscribers — well above expectations — …

FCC cites competitive fiber and LEO offerings in approving the SES/Intelsat merger Among the major transactions that the Federal Communications Commission recently approved is the $3.1 billion purchase of Intelsat by rival satellite operator SES. The FCC’s order on the …

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NTT Data and Eurofiber are bundling private 5G, fiber, and data center infrastructure into a managed service for Dutch enterprises, promising multi-vendor 5G support – likely with Celona, Cisco; maybe with Nokia. In sum – what to know: Managed 5G …

Orange Business has launched a dedicated Defense & Security Division to deliver sovereign, resilient digital infrastructure to France’s defense sector, combining 5G, fiber, satellite, AI, IoT, and cybersecurity tech. New business unit – Orange DD&S focuses on France’s defense and …

AT&T will implement Rakuten Symphony site management platform as part of the deal In sum – what to know: AT&T to modernize O-RAN nationwide – Extended partnership with Rakuten Symphony enables faster rollout of cloud-native, AI-powered Open RAN infrastructure across …

This is about my backyard, so it makes the cut; plus it is an interesting example of public/private cooperation to connect the ‘burbs. Boldyn Networks is working with UK fibre infrastructure provider ITS to build four fibre networks for businesses …

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. …

States have 90 days to comply with revamped BEAD rules, including a ‘Benefit of the Bargain’ bidding round The Trump administration has released its updated rules for the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, to mixed responses. …

Ciena is supporting global tests and trials of 1.6 Tbps network speeds, to meet the demands of AI OTTAWA, Canada—The current fastest intermediary of high-speed networking glimmered green, gold and silver in Helen Xenos’ hands, the result of years of …

In January 2025, MasOrange and Vodafone Spain reached a deal to establish FiberCo—set to become Spain’s largest independent nationwide fiber optic company In sum – what you need to know: FiberCo financing secured – MasOrange has raised 11 billion euros …

Lumen fiber acquisition will help AT&T double its current fiber footprint by 2030 AT&T is taking a new step in its aggressive fiber-and-5G strategy, announcing plans to acquire Lumen’s Mass Markets Fiber Business for $5.75 billion in an all-cash deal. …

At the MoffettNathanson conference, Verizon Consumer Group CEO outlined a dual-engine plan to scale fiber and FWA while turning cable MVNOs into profit-friendly allies At the recent MoffettNathanson conference, Sowmyanarayan Sampath, CEO of Verizon Consumer Group, detailed the operator’s evolving …

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 …

In sum – what to know: Capacity boost – 1.2 Tbps upgrade lifts EXA’s network by 15%, coutesy of a Nokia coherent optical engine and transport system. Efficiency leap – new system slashes energy use and cost per bit by …

Frontier added 107,000 fiber subscribers in Q1 2025 — outpacing expectations and boosting its appeal ahead of Verizon’s $20 billion acquisition Frontier Communications kicked off 2025 with a strong quarter, fueled by the company’s continued investment in fiber infrastructure. In …