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The allure of AI technology and its insatiable demand for data is sparking a new interest in fibre backbones.
Market Watch

Unraveling the Subsea Fibre Market: Opportunities Amid Challenges

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The allure of AI technology and its insatiable demand for data is sparking a new interest in fibre backbones. However, this digital evolution is revealing a myriad of challenges for newcomers, with the fibre industry grappling with economic pressures from inflation, supply chain disruptions and rising interest rates. While the European Union’s telecom mergers & acquisitions policy may offer consolidation opportunities, those venturing into this dynamic sector must be prepared for a landscape fraught with potent risk and complexity.

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RETN, an international network services provider, has announced the launch of its latest network connectivity route from Padua to Vienna.
Infrastructure

New Padua-Vienna Network Route; Boosts Northern Italy’s Connectivity

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RETN, a leading international network services provider, is pleased to announce the launch of its latest network connectivity route from Padua to Vienna. Leveraging the VSIX Padua Point of Presence (PoP), this newly established route is designed to strengthen internet utilisation in the Veneto region by fostering collaboration among local, national, and international Internet Service Providers.

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VKU argues that Deutsche Telekom's vague plans have hampered national FTTH deployment. However, DT views this as fair competition.
Telecom News

Deutsche Telekom’s Fiber Expansion: Impacts on Competitors and National Deployment

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Ingbert Liebing, VKU Chief, calls for decisive action from BNetzA to ensure Deutsche Telekom’s transparency in its fiber expansion plans. VKU argues that Telekom’s vague plans have hampered national FTTH deployment. However, Deutsche Telekom views this as fair competition. With over 300 complaints about overbuilding, Juergen Grützner, VATM MD believes clearer regulation is urgent to meet expansion goals.

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Climate change casts a menacing shadow over the infrastructure underpinning the Internet, including fiber optic cables.
Infrastructure

Climate Change Impact on Internet Infrastructure

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Climate change casts a menacing shadow over the infrastructure underpinning the Internet, including fiber optic cables and colocation facilities. The predicament Saint-Martin island faced after Hurricane Irma’s assault prompted Setics Sttar to reimagine their rebuilding strategy. Subterranean framework emerged as a key defense against future environmental disasters, demonstrating the necessity to fuse climate risk considerations with infrastructure planning. Seeking a climate risk assessment for your FTTH Network design has become not only optimal but essential in the face of a changing world.

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At UBBF 2023, Huawei's Richard Jin's keynote speech made waves as he proposed a three-phase network construction concept.
Infrastructure

Huawei’s Three-Phase All-Optical Network Strategy

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Huawei’s Richard Jin turned heads at UBBF 2023 with a keynote speech outlining a future-oriented, three-phase network construction plan. This innovative plan hinges on enhancing video experiences, improving network user experiences and integrating AI. By striving to transition from traditional copper lines to FTTH all-optical networks, it aims to ensure seamless video interactions. Subsequently, it intends to cater to increasing demand for diversified digital applications via gigabit services. The finale points towards an AI-integrated, all-optical computing plan aligned with F5.5G development, potentially revolutionizing current industry norms.

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The recent launch of Nokia's 25G PON (Passive Optical Network) starter kit opens up exciting opportunities for Operators
Broadband

Nokia’s 25G PON: Amplifying Opportunities in Connectivity

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Welcoming Nokia’s latest innovation — the 25G Passive Optical Network (PON) starter kit. Aimed at enhancing 10Gbs+ deployments, the kit empowers operators to expedite high-speed connectivity for diverse businesses. With the capacity to connect up to ten businesses, this move is amplifying the importance of 10Gbs business connectivity globally. Utilizing existing fiber assets, it offers unique prospect for delivering exceptional speeds to different enterprises, from schools to farms. Discussing the transformation this 25G PON technology brings, we delve into the views of industry insiders and parallel innovations in the works.

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News Roundup

A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #28

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Huawei plans a comeback in the smartphone market with new 5G devices using domestic chip supplies. Concerns persist about the quality of these chips and Huawei’s absence from the Android Play Store. CityFibre challenges Openreach with a faster wholesale FTTH service, while Optus collaborates with SpaceX’s Starlink to expand mobile coverage in Australia’s remote areas. Ofcom investigates O2 Virgin Media over customer complaints, and the European Court of Justice rejects a ruling on the Three-O2 merger, adding to the uncertainty in the telecommunications regulatory landscape.

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TIM Enterprise logo on the smartphone screen. TIM (acronym for Telecom Italia Mobile) is a cell phone company based in Italy, also active in Brazil.
Telecom News

TIM Enterprise: Exploring Minority Stake Offers and Antitrust Implications

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TIM explores offers for its Enterprise business, valuing the unit at over €6 billion, while the board evaluates bids for network assets. With the company’s gross financial debt nearing €32 billion, maximizing value is crucial. KKR emerges as a frontrunner, as anticipation builds for exclusive discussions lasting until late August or early September.

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