broadband Archives | Page 7 of 12

Broadband

Translating F5.5G Industry Consensus into Practical Reality

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 23, 2023

The future of the intelligent world is orbiting around the power of 10Gbps bandwidth, forming the vital backbone of digital advancement. As the tech world continues to evolve, the network upgrades, too, strive to match pace, evident in the successful transition from gigabit to more powerful 10Gbps optical networks, or F5.5G. Huawei stands at the helm of this transition, providing comprehensive solutions for operators. With new-age high-speed, low latency connections, and a focus on enhanced user experiences, the stage is being set for the world’s leap into the F5.5G era.

Broadband

Navigating UK Ad Rules: CityFibre’s True Gig Solution

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 23, 2023

CityFibre’s new, True Gig provides a 1.2 Gbps wholesale service, aiming to clear the haze in UK telecommunications advertising and help ISPs deliver gigabit broadband services to their customers. This offering not only circumvents stringent advertising regulations but also supports CityFibre’s vision of an honest high-speed fibre network. The question posed is, will this clear the muddy waters of broadband advertising while promoting a fibre revolution in the UK?

Infrastructure

Climate Change Impact on Internet Infrastructure

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 16, 2023

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.

Infrastructure

Huawei’s Three-Phase All-Optical Network Strategy

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 16, 2023

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.

Broadband

Pioneering the 10 Gbps City: An Ultra-Broadband Future Unveiled

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 16, 2023

The Ultra-Broadband Forum 2023 has seen industry leaders propose the revolutionary 10 Gbps City Initiative, aiming to construct digitally transformative and ultra-connected cities. Beyond being a mere term, the 10 Gbps City represents a significant shift in infrastructural development. This ambitious project hints at the power of telecommunications transformation, driving the digital economy to unexplored territories. Governments hold the key role in accelerating these changes, as they can bridge digital divides and facilitate universal digital services.

Broadband

Hyperoptic’s Customer-Centric Shift: Offering Better Broadband Experience

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 6, 2023

The recent rebranding of Hyperoptic signals a transformative shift towards customer-centered service. Offering an enticing alternative to rivals grappling with unsatisfactory service, opaque pricing, and unreliable connectivity, Hyperoptic aims to shine in the realm of customer experience. Their radical expansion across the UK, encompassing over 1.4 million homes, while maintaining stellar service is an undeniably ambitious move. Yet, they strive to connect even more customers, emboldened by a substantial investment by KKR.

Broadband

Ofcom’s Spectrum Auction: Navigating Vodafone-Three UK Merger Implications

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 2, 2023

The UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom, has finalized plans to auction off mmWave spectrum for mobile services, with an eye on potential effects a pending Vodafone/Three UK merger might have. This move underscores the regulatory body’s diligent efforts to enhance 5G spectrum allocations, allocating citywide licenses to 68 major UK locations. Despite the anticipated delay due to the merger’s evaluation, Ofcom plans to award licenses on a first-come, first-served basis in less densely populated areas, promising a balanced landscape for both telecom giants and early adopters.

Telco Buzz

TalkTalk’s Transformation: Segregation Strategy and its Market Impact

By Aiste Kryzanovske September 29, 2023

TalkTalk, a renowned Broadband ISP, recently unveiled plans for a radical transformation. The organization aims to split into three distinct operations: business, consumer, and wholesale. As this change signals a departure for current CEO, Tristia Harrison, successors are already being primed. This strategic move aims to enhance customer service, streamline operations, and diversify investment routes, despite looming debts and past acquisition attempts. The complete ramifications of this crucial split unfold at Connected North 2024.

Broadband

Exploring Project Gigabit’s Impact on UK’s Broadband Landscape

By Aiste Kryzanovske September 22, 2023

“Project Gigabit”, the UK government’s £2 billion initiative, aims to expand high-speed broadband in hard-to-reach communities. With a vision of future-proofing Britain’s connectivity, the project seeks to connect 80% of the nation by 2025. However, ensuring equal internet access brings pressing questions, such as the cost-effective efficiency of Low Earth Orbit satellites and balancing 4G and 5G network enhancements to avoid inadvertent digital inequality.

Broadband

Revolutionizing Agriculture: VMO2’s Digitization Venture & Its Implications

By Aiste Kryzanovske September 22, 2023

UK operator VMO2’s recent innovation eliminates network dead zones across a 126-acre farm, combining telecom and agriculture to test the impact of digital technology on rural farming. This collaboration enables real-time tracking of high-value items, prompt alerts on farm security breaches, and efficient crop health monitoring, thereby potentially boosting farm productivity and significantly reducing losses.