UK independent network provider, Glide Group has acquired 100 per cent shares of network design, installation and maintenance specialist Concept Solutions People (CSP).
Altnets could be the key to connecting rural areas in 2021, argues Michael Armitage
CommScope FTTH network planning tools are specifically designed to guide UK AltNets through the design, selection, and identification of the necessary components for your new, future-proof fibre networks. The FTTH network design overview explains the pros and cons of available technologies and solutions. The FTTH network ePlanner presents 17 ready to implement network topologies from the central office to MDU plus a selection of most common products for each topology, so you can easily create your BOM and speed up your time to market.
In the first of a new three-part series, Keely Portway addresses some of the challenges and opportunities during individual processes of the FTTH ‘chain.’ This issue, network planning and design
A recent report shows more than £1.76bn of private funding related to the independent sector was announced between the start of 2019 and September 2020.
Latin America continues to be a prolific market with very real possibilities of expansion for FTTH deployment.
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The unique challenges brought by the pandemic and modern technology are driving significant and varied changes worldwide in how cable television network operators use technology.
Broadband networks are undeniably at peak demand, with the current global crisis providing the industry with its own ‘new normal’, with consumer’s altered perception of ‘normal’ bandwidth levels.
Complementary metal-oxidesemiconductor (CMOS) technology has come a long way since its invention in 1963 by Frank Wanlass during his time employed at Fairchild semiconductor.
While there has long been a recognised need for fair and reliable connectivity for all, the current pandemic has accelerated the urgency at which this must take place.
A glance at the current market for test and measurement equipment, and some of the latest developments available
Alex Blowers, chair of the Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) speaks to Fibre Systems about the work being undertaken by altnets, the challenges they face and how the association is playing its part to help
Emma Atkins asks how we, as an industry help to close the gap in the education, attraction and retention of women in fibre
Neil Bessant ponders whether advances in technology could change the skills requirements for network engineers
