Access network

Cable and FTTH Subscriber Growth Pushes Q4 Broadband Access Equipment Spend Up 3 Percent Y/Y, According to Dell'Oro Group

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Friday, March 12, 2021
Telecommunications, Broadband, Digital cable, Information and communications technology, Fiber to the premises, Network access, Network architecture, Internet access, DOCSIS, Access network

Growth came from spending on PON ONTs and DOCSIS 3.1 CPE, as well as sustained spending on 10 Gbps PON OLT ports.

Key Points: 
  • Growth came from spending on PON ONTs and DOCSIS 3.1 CPE, as well as sustained spending on 10 Gbps PON OLT ports.
  • "Cable and fiber providers continue to add subscribers at a furious pace," said Jeff Heynen, Vice President, Broadband Access and Home Networking.
  • Following are additional highlights from the 4Q 2020 Broadband Access Quarterly Report:
    Total cable access concentrator revenue decreased 1 percent year-over-year (Y/Y) to $252 M. Higher DOCSIS license purchases in North America were offset by slower growth internationally.
  • The Dell'Oro Group Broadband Access and Home Networking Quarterly Report provides a complete overview of the Broadband Access market with tables covering manufacturers' revenue, average selling prices, and port/unit shipments for Cable, DSL, and PON equipment.

Nokia ships its 100 millionth fiber solution helping TDS to introduce 10G speeds

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Telecommunications, Fiber to the premises, Broadband, Network architecture, Fiber-optic communications, Local loop, Fiber to the x, Nokia, Access network

Nokia has commemorated this latest milestone by awarding a golden Optical Network Terminal (ONT) to TDS Telecommunications LLC, the recipient of the 100 millionth unit.

Key Points: 
  • Nokia has commemorated this latest milestone by awarding a golden Optical Network Terminal (ONT) to TDS Telecommunications LLC, the recipient of the 100 millionth unit.
  • TDS is deploying Nokias Lightspan FX access node and state-of-the-art multi-PON solution based on Nokias Quillion chipset.
  • Nokia is powering the advanced fiber broadband networks in North America, partnering with citynets, regional operators, utilities,major service providers and other broadband providers.
  • Its a privilege to be helping TDS and other operators and utilities across the U.S. accelerate rural fiber broadband connectivity.

QTS Netherlands Adds Tampnet to its Growing Connectivity Ecosystem

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
Articles, Technology, Science and technology, Computer industry, Digital media, Hyperscale computing, Technology strategy, Access network, QTS, Connectivity, Quality Technology Services

QTS' Eemshaven customers can now access major metropolitan areas in Great Britain, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United States.

Key Points: 
  • QTS' Eemshaven customers can now access major metropolitan areas in Great Britain, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United States.
  • "We are pleased to join QTS' growing connectivity ecosystem serving Northern Europe and points West," said Cato Lammenes, Managing Director, Tampnet Carrier.
  • "Tampnet is an important network partner supporting QTS' emphasis on expanding enterprise and hyperscale connectivity in the Netherlands, Europe and globally," said Jan Daan (J.D.)
  • "Tampnet further expands QTS Eemshaven's connectivity ecosystem and emergence as an important network access point delivering diverse connectivity and access to the world's largest cloud providers, IP networks, fiber routes throughout Europe, redundant transport paths, and subsea cables."

Eastern Slope Rural Telephone Upgrades to Ribbon's IP and Optical Transport Solutions to Increase Network Capacity and Deliver Faster Broadband

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Telecommunications, Information and communications technology, Internet access, Be Un Limited, Access network, Broadband, National broadband plan, Fiber to the premises by country

The Ribbon Neptune IP Transport and Apollo Optical Transport solutions enable Eastern Slope to dramatically increase the capacity of its broadband network in anticipation of continued rapid growth and deliver faster broadband speeds to its residential and business customers.

Key Points: 
  • The Ribbon Neptune IP Transport and Apollo Optical Transport solutions enable Eastern Slope to dramatically increase the capacity of its broadband network in anticipation of continued rapid growth and deliver faster broadband speeds to its residential and business customers.
  • "The Ribbon IP and Optical Transport solutions met all of our requirements.
  • "Eastern Slope is already leveraging our market-leading Call Control solutions, so we are delighted to help them expand the capacity of their network and increase customer broadband speeds with our IP and Optical Transport solutions," said Elizabeth Page, U.S.
  • Eastern Slope takes pride in providing eastern Colorado with high-speed broadband internet access and quality telephone service.

Grain Connect Teams with DZS to Expand Gigabit-Speed Fiber Network Throughout U.K.

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
Telecommunications, Fiber to the premises, DZS, Access network, Be Un Limited, Network architecture, Broadband

As we look to rapidly grow our network, DZS fiber access technology has offered our residential customers superior density and exceptional reliability, which means less downtime and lower maintenance costs, said Rich Robinson, managing director at Grain.

Key Points: 
  • As we look to rapidly grow our network, DZS fiber access technology has offered our residential customers superior density and exceptional reliability, which means less downtime and lower maintenance costs, said Rich Robinson, managing director at Grain.
  • As one of the global leaders in both PON and point-to-point Ethernet fiber access technologies, DZS fiber expertise provides advantage and extraordinary flexibility for service providers.
  • With only 15% of the U.K. able to benefit from direct fiber connectivity today, Grain is just beginning to tap the regions potential market opportunity.
  • DZS, the DZS logo, and all DZS product names are trademarks of DZS Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders.

BrandSafway acquires Big City Access

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Country subdivisions, Internet service provider, Access network, Texas, United States

By combining Big City Access with BrandSafways commercial operation in Texas, we will become the largest and most experienced premier commercial access provider in Texas, going to market as Big City Access by BrandSafway.

Key Points: 
  • By combining Big City Access with BrandSafways commercial operation in Texas, we will become the largest and most experienced premier commercial access provider in Texas, going to market as Big City Access by BrandSafway.
  • Founded in 2002, Big City Access is a premier, privately owned provider of superior access and scaffolding in the Texas commercial construction market with approximately 160 employees.
  • Big City Access has an outstanding reputation and brings more than 18 years of technologically advanced commercial access experience to BrandSafway in Texas, said Mike Krach, regional vice president of BrandSafways Metro and Infrastructure Division.
  • Both BrandSafway and Big City Access customers will now be able to take advantage of a wider range of products and services.

KCOM Expands Award-Winning Lightstream Fiber Access Network with DZS

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Telecommunications, Broadband, Fiber to the premises, Network architecture, Fiber-optic communications, Local loop, DZS, KCOM Group, Fiber to the x, Hungarian dzs, Access network, Internet access

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DZS (NASDAQ: DZSI), a broadband access innovator and global market leader spanning fixed and mobile edge access and connected premises solutions for service providers and enterprises, today announced its role supporting KCOM and its full fiber network expansion.

Key Points: 
  • PLANO, Texas, Dec. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DZS (NASDAQ: DZSI), a broadband access innovator and global market leader spanning fixed and mobile edge access and connected premises solutions for service providers and enterprises, today announced its role supporting KCOM and its full fiber network expansion.
  • DZS has been a valued, longstanding partner to KCOM for over 20 years.
  • Today, KCOM is deploying the following DZS PON technologies as part of its Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP) infrastructure:
    The DZS V5816 OLT is architected to connect rural areas to high-speed broadband services cost effectively.
  • DZS, the DZS logo, and all DZS product names are trademarks of DZS Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders.

Latest Calix Intelligent Access EDGE Release Allows Network Operations to Meet Growing Demand for High-Bandwidth Services

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Security, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Data management, VoIP, Telecommunications, Fiber to the premises, Calix, Access network, PON, Network architecture, Broadband, Fiber-optic communications

To help address this higher broadband demanding segment, the Calix AXOS Intelligent Access EDGE portfolio features a complete set of solutions for any 10G PON deployment scenario.

Key Points: 
  • To help address this higher broadband demanding segment, the Calix AXOS Intelligent Access EDGE portfolio features a complete set of solutions for any 10G PON deployment scenario.
  • Chariton Valley is the first Calix customer excited to deploy the new Calix GigaPoint GP1100X, connecting it to its XGS-PON access network.
  • The regional CSP has built its network end to end with the Calix Intelligent Access EDGE and Revenue EDGE solutions.
  • Learn more about the latest additions to the Intelligent Access EDGE solution during our November 18 webinar , A ConneXions Intelligent Access EDGE Roundup: Football Style.

Wave Wholesale Recognized as One of the Nation’s Top Providers

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Internet, Telecommunications, Telecommunications, Grande Communications, RCN Corporation, Access network

Wave Wholesale today announced its recognition as ChannelVisions winner of the publications 2020 Visionary Spotlight Award (VSA) for being the top wholesale provider in the nation.

Key Points: 
  • Wave Wholesale today announced its recognition as ChannelVisions winner of the publications 2020 Visionary Spotlight Award (VSA) for being the top wholesale provider in the nation.
  • Wave Wholesale stood out as a wholesale organization built specifically for partners.
  • Wave Wholesale offers the path of least resistance by ensuring easy and accurate access to rates, locations, and specialty builds across its national fiber footprint.
  • Wave Wholesale, RCN Business, Grande Communications Business, and Wave Business operate as a single business solutions organization which delivers competitive fiber services in eight of the top ten largest metro areas throughout the United States.

Calix Launches New AXOS Solutions, Helping Service Providers Future Proof Their Networks With the Industry’s Only Temperature-Hardened 100G Solution

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Thursday, October 29, 2020
Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, Data management, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Security, Telecommunications, Network architecture, Fiber-optic communications, Broadband, Fiber to the premises, G.984, 100 Gigabit Ethernet, Access network, 10G-PON

With more than 120 customers worldwide deploying 10G PON , Calix has established itself as the leader in solutions for next-generation CSP access networks.

Key Points: 
  • With more than 120 customers worldwide deploying 10G PON , Calix has established itself as the leader in solutions for next-generation CSP access networks.
  • Thanks to the power of the Calix AXOS platform, these 10G services and 100G transport technologies can be quickly and easily implemented in any AXOS network.
  • Leading service providers understand that the access network is a long-term investment and are choosing AXOS to future-proof their network as they embrace these new technologies.
  • E7-2 XG801 XGS-PON/GPON Line Card: The evolutionary E7-2 system enables 100G deployments in temperature-hardened environments with the new XGS-PON/GPON high-capacity line card with two 100G transport uplinks over IP/Ethernet based networks.