Industry Announcements
Content posted in January 2021
Hyperoptic to connect 8,000 Poplar HARCA homes
Industry Announcements   1/29/2021   Post a comment
Hyperoptic broadband partners with Poplar HARCA Housing Association to digitally future proof homes.
Broadband Forum report shows progress on open standards adoption
Industry Announcements   1/28/2021   Post a comment
Report shows 76% of service providers already use or will use the Broadband Forum's User Services Platform (USP) by the end of 2021.
Calix names Michael Weening as president and COO
Industry Announcements   1/27/2021   Post a comment
In his new role, Weening adds Intelligent Access EDGE solutions to his existing responsibilities and leads all operational aspects of Calix.
CityFibre begins work in Plymouth
Industry Announcements   1/27/2021   Post a comment
As part of a £52 million private investment from CityFibre, Plymouth will benefit from a citywide full-fiber network roll–out.
Eastern Slope taps Ribbon Communications for network upgrade
Industry Announcements   1/27/2021   Post a comment
Ribbon's solutions deliver Eastern Slope a broadband network that can easily expand to accommodate future growth and the ability to scale up.
Rise Broadband selects Mimosa for high-speed Internet deployment
Industry Announcements   1/26/2021   Post a comment
Rise Broadband has selected Mimosa Networks to expand their network to provide high-speed broadband access to customers.
US Ignite, Spectrum award grant to Ohio to for smart transportation
Industry Announcements   1/26/2021   Post a comment
In partnership with InnovateOhio and DriveOhio, the project seeks to improve traffic and safety at railroad crossings in Lima, Ohio.
Barratt Developments teams with Hyperoptic, Openreach, Virgin
Industry Announcements   1/26/2021   Post a comment
The partnership will supply gigabit broadband for all future Barratt new build homes.
Comcast launching 29 more Wi-Fi 'Lift Zones'
Industry Announcements   1/25/2021   Post a comment
Comcast to launch 29 Wi-Fi-connected 'Lift Zones' in Baltimore, Washington and Virginia over the next several weeks.
Salt Home ranked fastest Internet in Switzerland
Industry Announcements   1/25/2021   Post a comment
Annual nPerf barometer of fixed Internet connections ranks Salt Home the fastest Internet in Switzerland for third year running.
CityFibre starts next stage of York's full-fiber transformation
Industry Announcements   1/25/2021   Post a comment
CityFibre will grow York's full-fiber footprint to bring next-generation connectivity within reach of nearly every home and business in the city.
EPB Chattanooga's 'Gig City' brings $2.69B community benefit
Industry Announcements   1/22/2021   Post a comment
New study shows $2.69 billion community benefit since EPB Chattanooga deployed America's first gig-speed fiber optic network in 2010.
Virgin Media connects thousands of homes in Accrington
Industry Announcements   1/22/2021   Post a comment
Virgin Media has connected 6,800 homes in Accrington, Lancashire, to its ultrafast broadband network.
SHLB announces 2021 broadband policy agenda
Industry Announcements   1/21/2021   Post a comment
Increasing affordable broadband, mapping anchor institutions, and developing sustainable funding for the Universal Service Fund are among policy priorities.
Purebroadband latest to join CityFibre network
Industry Announcements   1/21/2021   Post a comment
Purebroadband joins CityFibre's network, launching gigabit-capable broadband services in nine locations.
Openreach connects Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway to full fiber
Industry Announcements   1/20/2021   Post a comment
Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway goes digital thanks to Openreach investment in the South West.
Orange announces submarine cables linking the US to France
Industry Announcements   1/19/2021   Post a comment
Orange takes a leading role in the US to Europe route with two new generation submarine cables linking the East Coast to France.
CityFibre starts full-fiber work in Reading
Industry Announcements   1/19/2021   Post a comment
As part of a £58 million private investment from CityFibre, Reading will benefit from a town-wide full-fiber network rollout.
Hyperoptic offers free broadband for students learning from home
Industry Announcements   1/18/2021   Post a comment
The service will enable children who lack adequate connectivity to access virtual education resources and learn from home.
OneWeb secures investment from SoftBank and Hughes
Industry Announcements   1/15/2021   Post a comment
OneWeb has raised $1.4 billion in total financing SoftBank to take a seat on OneWeb Board of Directors.
TransWorld taps Calix to build ultimate rural broadband business
Industry Announcements   1/14/2021   Post a comment
TransWorld selects the Calix Intelligent Access EDGE, Revenue EDGE and Calix Services to rapidly and cost-effectively grow rural broadband business.
CityFibre invests over £60M in full fiber for Sunderland
Industry Announcements   1/14/2021   Post a comment
Nearly every home and business in Sunderland will gain access to next-generation broadband.
Kinetic by Windstream added 60,000 broadband customers in 2020
Industry Announcements   1/13/2021   Post a comment
Kinetic also extended its gigabit services and now reaches 589,000 locations across its footprint.
Atlantic Broadband launches 'WiFi Your Way' home Wi-Fi solution
Industry Announcements   1/12/2021   Post a comment
The new service uses Plume's cloud-based artificial intelligence (AI) technology and is accessed via the 'WiFi Your Way' app.
TP-Link intros new networking offerings to boost speed, security
Industry Announcements   1/11/2021   Post a comment
TP-Link will showcase its newest solutions during the all-digital CES, January 11-14.
CityFibre starts work on Medway's full fiber future
Industry Announcements   1/11/2021   Post a comment
Medway to benefit from £40M investment as part of CityFibre's plans to replace the UK's aging copper-based networks with full fiber.
Hyperoptic gigabit broadband live for Southampton City Council
Industry Announcements   1/8/2021   Post a comment
Thousands of Southampton City Council tenants now have access to gigabit broadband, which is over 12x faster than the UK average.
Render Networks joins the Calix Partner Community
Industry Announcements   1/7/2021   Post a comment
With addition of Render Networks to Calix Partner Community, Calix customers can slash broadband network construction times by as much as 50%.
CityFibre breaks ground in Nottingham
Industry Announcements   1/7/2021   Post a comment
Work to transform Nottingham into one of the world's best digitally connected cities has begun.
Vodafone gives small businesses free broadband for 2021
Industry Announcements   1/7/2021   Post a comment
The offer of 12 months free broadband is available on a 36-month plan to all small businesses across the UK until February 28, 2021.
Fiber Broadband Association elects 2021 chair and board
Industry Announcements   1/6/2021   Post a comment
Katie Espeseth, vice president of new products at EPB, was re-elected as chair of the board for another one-year term.
CityFibre starts £32M fiber build in Barnsley
Industry Announcements   1/6/2021   Post a comment
Barnsley is celebrating a major milestone in its digital transformation as CityFibre begins construction for a full fiber network.
Iskratel deploys GPON broadband network in Bolivia
Industry Announcements   1/6/2021   Post a comment
In collaboration with Teleserv Group Bolivia, Iskratel is implementing a high-speed optical broadband network for Potosí service provider Cotap Ltda.
Delta taps Viasat for in-flight connectivity
Industry Announcements   1/5/2021   Post a comment
Delta will be upgrading its current IFC system to Viasat's more advanced Ka-band satellite-powered technology.
CommScope expands Wi-Fi 6 residential gateway portfolio
Industry Announcements   1/5/2021   Post a comment
CommScope's new NVG578LX GPON home network gateway provides gigabit speeds for delivery of managed voice, video and data services.
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