US operator Verizon is giving its fibre core network an overhaul, upgrading older router equipment with the latest 400Gb/s per-port optical technology to help future-proof its 5G network.
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A Verizon technician testing 5G service in Houston (credit: Verizon)
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Keely Portway reviews some of the ways optical sensing has been used in communications for complementary applications
This webinar focuses on how the telecoms sector is addressing the skills issue, looking at the accredited training available and how apprenticeship schemes are valuable to operators, installers and ISPs.
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07 July 2022
In the Spring edition of Fibre Systems, we looked at how to recruit and retain great telecoms talent, but what about once the recruitment process is complete?
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04 July 2022
Keely Portway reviews some of the ways optical sensing has been used in communications for complementary applications
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30 June 2022
Abigail Williams provides a market update on fibre network deployments in the Asia Pacific region
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A look at the market for optical fibre cables and some of the products and solutions available
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A look at the market for passive optical network equipment and some of the products and solutions available
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A look at the market for optical line termination equipment and some of the products and solutions available
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05 August 2022
AFL’s FlexReporter software suite is an all-in-one viewer, test data transfer, analysis, and cloud-based reporting tool.
05 August 2022
Yokogawa has launched two optical spectrum analysers
04 August 2022
Jonard Tools has introduced a new compression and crimping tool for electrical and telecoms technicians.
04 August 2022
Nexans has launched the Blite LT reduced in size micro-loose fibre optic cables for blowing into some of the smallest micro-ducts.
The Lightspan SF-8M is based on Nokia's Quillion chipset
27 July 2022
Nokia has added the Lightspan SF-8M sealed remote node to its fibre broadband portfolio.
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The three factors that determine spectral efficiency
For many fibre applications, spectral efficiency is a key performance criterion. This white paper focuses on why spectral efficiency matters, how the relationship between wavelength capacity-reach and spectral efficiency has changed, and the three key factors determining spectral efficiency.
This new eBook from CommScope build on decades of FTTH deployment experience to help service providers create a future-ready network
Doug Blue advises on choosing the right fibre technology for rural broadband networks
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In the Spring edition of Fibre Systems, we looked at how to recruit and retain great telecoms talent, but what about once the recruitment process is complete?
Image credit: JesperG/Shutterstock.com
Keely Portway reviews some of the ways optical sensing has been used in communications for complementary applications
Image credit: asharkyu/Shutterstock
A look at the market for optical fibre cables and some of the products and solutions available
Image credit: avarius/Shutterstock.com
Abigail Williams provides a market update on fibre network deployments in the Asia Pacific region
Keely Portway discovers how the decision-making process for network architects, designers– and anyone involved in the design and deployment of FTTH networks – could be greatly simplified when it comes to choosing PON technology
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Gemma Church evaluates why spectral efficiency is an important but often overlooked performance criterion
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Keely Portway highlights some of the key developments from the first physical FTTH Conference in two years
Keely Portway reports on the popular Market Watch panel that took place at OFC 2022, focusing on the current state of the optical market
