A telecom industry group has outlined a vision for how artificial intelligence could reshape broadband infrastructure, with networks that can predict faults, optimise capacity automatically, and repair themselves with minimal human intervention. Broadband Forum on Tuesday published a new report,…
Broadband Forum launches three new open broadband projects
An improved user experience, including reduced latency, and a wider choice of in-home applications will be delivered to broadband consumers as the Broadband Forum launches three new projects. The three new open broadband projects will provide open source software blueprints…
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…