Roll-out of intelligent fibre targets underserved rural areas

Adtran has announced that PhireLink has rolled out its open and intelligent fibre access technology to deliver high-quality broadband to some of the most underserved rural communities in Louisiana. This deployment uses Adtran’s Mosaic One software-as-a-service platform and Intellifi connected…

Calix enhances broadband platform capabilities

Calix has introduced new outdoor Wi-Fi enhancements to its broadband platform and SmartLife managed services, positioning itself to capture a share of the $7 billion outdoor Wi-Fi market, which is expected to grow by 60% over the next five years.…

UK Government to invest £800m to improve broadband

The UK Government is set to invest up to £800 million to enhance broadband infrastructure for 312,000 rural homes and businesses across England, Scotland, and Wales. This initiative aims to address the digital divide that has left many remote areas…

SVI and LCB Communications to bridge digital divide in the US

South Valley Internet (SVI) and LCB Communications (LCB) have announced the receipt of two grants from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to enhance broadband Internet and telecommunications services across multiple underserved communities in San Benito County. The first grant,…

UK leading in fibre deployment but behind in coverage, MedUX shows

MedUX recently published its 2024 benchmark report on fixed broadband performance across the UK. This report reveals that BT not only excels in fixed broadband network responsiveness but also offers the best overall Quality of Experience (QoE) in the country,…

Local reactions define regional trajectories of connected home CPE

The prospects of inflation and a global recession are a common variable that will influence how network service providers (NSPs) in different regions assess their strategic customer premises equipment options (CPE) for 2023. That said, local market conditions will determine…

Wi-Fi is essential to bridge the digital divide in rural areas

The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has announced publication of ‘Rural Wi-Fi Connectivity: Challenges, Use Cases and Case Studies,’ a report that demonstrates why Wi-Fi is the most economical and effective technology for bridging the digital divide in small towns, remote…

Ubiquitous mobile broadband to become a commodity?

– Originally written by Anatoli Levine, director, Products and Standards, Softil – The advent of ubiquitously available mobile broadband is changing the way the world communicates, allowing literally everything – every piece of technology, no matter how small or large…