UK network provider, Openreach is to create and fill more than 4,000 jobs during 2022, including around 3,000 apprenticeships, as part of an investment drive in its network, people and training.
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Ukrainian fibre rollout programme to help bridge digital divide
10 February 2022
The first €3m investment of a €12m national fibre rollout programme designed to bridge the digital divide across Ukraine has been committed.
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EU Chips Act to combat semiconductor shortages
09 February 2022
The European Commission has proposed a comprehensive set of measures to ensure the EU's security of supply, when it comes to semiconductor technologies and applications.
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FTTH Council Europe postpones conference until May
09 February 2022
The FTTH Council Europe has announced that it will postpone the annual FTTH Europe Conference and exhibition until late May in the wake of current Covid-19 restrictions and governmental measures in Austria and Vienna.
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Norway-UK subsea cable system achieves 800Gb/s line rate
07 February 2022
NO-UK, the submarine cable system between Norway and the UK, has achieved a record-breaking 800Gb/s line rate, which could help to deliver greater capacity, faster speeds and a greener offering through lower energy consumption.
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ISPs, providers act to counteract cost of living
04 February 2022
A number of broadband providers and ISPs have outlined their commitment to helping customers during the current cost of living crisis by freezing their prices for 2022.
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Collaboration confirmed to support UK FTTH rollout
01 February 2022
UK ISP, Giganet has entered into a multi-year agreement with global supply chain solutions provider, Anixter to support the expansion of full fibre, hyperfast service delivery to premises throughout the UK.
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Partnership provides North America expansion potential
01 February 2022
Photonics automated assembly and testing firm, ficonTEC is expanding within North America in partnership with the University of Central Florida (UCF)
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Newco created to aid Ireland FTTH rollout
28 January 2022
Irish fixed broadband provider eir has partnered with InfraVia, creating a new fibre company to accelerate FTTH deployment across the Republic of Ireland.
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Vodafone Germany upgrades Mainz network
25 January 2022
Vodafone Germany is expanding its fibre network in Mainz to bring increased capacity to more properties.
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Optical transport demand to reach $18bn in five years
21 January 2022
According to a recent forecast report by research firm, Dell’Oro Group, demand for optical transport equipment is predicted to increase to $18bn by 2026.
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Protanel assumes operation of Peru's fibre backbone
19 January 2022
Peru’s national telecoms programme, Protanel has assumed the operation and maintenance of the national fibre optic backbone network with the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC).
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Keely Portway reports on a recent webinar about how the telecoms sector is addressing the current shortage in skills, from recruitment through to keeping great candidates once they are on board
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Keely Portway takes a look at the latest developments when it comes to FTTH deployment in Europe and what needs to be done to overcome the hurdles in the path of acceleration
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As pressure on networks continues to grow, photonic integrated circuits (PIC) are becoming more advanced to sustain the unprecedented rise in traffic, finds Abigail Williams
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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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Keely Portway rounds-up some of the industry's responses to the government’s connectivity mission in the recent Levelling Up white paper
The continued resource challenges faced by operators could be aided with advances in tools and technology, suggests Stéphane Chabot
