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APTelecom Partners with Bulk Fiber Networks for sales on HAVFRUE Cable System

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
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Bulk Fiber Networks announced today that it has engaged APTelecom, an award-winning fiber consulting firm specializing in global markets, to serve as its International Sales Partner to assist with the monetization of HAVFRUE, a new submarine cable system providing connectivity across the Atlantic.

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  • Bulk Fiber Networks announced today that it has engaged APTelecom, an award-winning fiber consulting firm specializing in global markets, to serve as its International Sales Partner to assist with the monetization of HAVFRUE, a new submarine cable system providing connectivity across the Atlantic.
  • The HAVFRUE subsea cable will support the large-scale data transport requirements with Bulk Fiber Networks offering flexible and advanced capacity solutions.
  • Bulk Fiber Networks is a division of Bulk Infrastructure, a leading provider of sustainable digital infrastructure in the Nordics.
  • Bulk Fiber Networks is a division of Bulk Infrastructure, a leading provider of sustainable digital infrastructure in the Nordics.

LOGIX Announces the LOGIX Texas Metro Fiber Network to Deliver Dense Last Mile Connectivity for Wholesale Carriers

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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LOGIX Fiber Networks , a Texas-based fiber provider and business connectivity company, recently announced the launch of the Texas Metro Fiber Network, a last mile wholesale network platform to deliver rapid, reliable, and secure connectivity for wholesale carriers in the top major metros across Texas.

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  • LOGIX Fiber Networks , a Texas-based fiber provider and business connectivity company, recently announced the launch of the Texas Metro Fiber Network, a last mile wholesale network platform to deliver rapid, reliable, and secure connectivity for wholesale carriers in the top major metros across Texas.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210224005196/en/
    The Texas Metro Fiber Network delivers rapid, reliable, and secure connectivity for wholesale carriers in the top major metros across Texas (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The Texas Metro Fiber Network offers a dense metro fiber footprint that reaches thousands of enterprise buildings.
  • The LOGIX Texas Metro Fiber Network is the next evolution of our platform which provides last mile of connectivity for carriers in metro areas.
  • The LOGIX Texas Metro Fiber Network: Breadth and Depth
    On-net in 100+ data centers in the major markets of Texas.

J:COM Selects CommScope to Power 10G Broadband for Japan's Residential and Business Customers

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Monday, February 22, 2021
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CommScope today announced that Jupiter Telecommunications (J:COM), Japans leading cable broadband and multi channels video provider, has selected its XE4202 10G-EPON Remote OLT fiber node module to deliver 10Gbps broadband to residential and business broadband customers in Japans highly-competitive Kansai region.

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  • CommScope today announced that Jupiter Telecommunications (J:COM), Japans leading cable broadband and multi channels video provider, has selected its XE4202 10G-EPON Remote OLT fiber node module to deliver 10Gbps broadband to residential and business broadband customers in Japans highly-competitive Kansai region.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210222005108/en/
    J:COM Selects CommScope to Power 10G Broadband for Japan's Residential and Business Customers (Photo: Business Wire).
  • CommScopes unique combination of headend, node, and optics solutions paves the way to further strengthen J:COMs HFC and Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) networks.
  • Together, were delivering the fastest speeds and the most advanced broadband services for millions of consumers across Japan.

DZS Partners with NCTC to Bring Fiber Access and Mobile Transport Portfolio to Rural Operators Across the U.S.

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
Telecommunications, Local loop, Network architecture, Broadband, Fiber to the premises, DZS, Fiber to the x

We are pleased to offer our members discounted access to the full range of technology from DZS, a leading US-based fiber access manufacturer, said Rob Smith, Senior Director of Procurement at NCTC.

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  • We are pleased to offer our members discounted access to the full range of technology from DZS, a leading US-based fiber access manufacturer, said Rob Smith, Senior Director of Procurement at NCTC.
  • DZS is committed to long-term, win-win access partnerships with NCTC and its members, said Meggin Sawyer, Vice President of North America Sales at DZS.
  • For innovative operators deploying next-gen fiber networks, DZS supports virtually every FTTx deployment architecture for maximum freedom of choice.
  • The NCTC and DZS will host an introductory webinar for all NCTC members to learn about DZS solutions on March 9, 2021.

Sonic To Offer Free Gigabit Fiber Internet to BUSD Student Households

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Thursday, February 11, 2021
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Sonic and BUSD are currently exploring opportunities to extend the free high-speed fiber-optic internet offer beyond July 1, 2021 to low-income families eligible to receive free or reduced lunch through the District.

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  • Sonic and BUSD are currently exploring opportunities to extend the free high-speed fiber-optic internet offer beyond July 1, 2021 to low-income families eligible to receive free or reduced lunch through the District.
  • Distance learning has made reliable high-speed internet connectivity essential for student households across America.
  • To meet this need locally, Berkeley Unified School District, collaborating with the Berkeley Public Schools Fund, has partnered with Sonic to provide free fiber-optic gigabit (1000Mbps) internet access to all student households not currently connected on Sonic's service.
  • Sonic will provide free fiber internet service for all BUSD student families that are not already connected with Sonic through July 1, 2021.

Optico Fiber launches Gigabit Duo

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Optico Fiber announces the launch of Gigabit Duo, a new broadband Internet service offering speeds of up to 2 Gigabits per second (2Gbps).

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  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Optico Fiber announces the launch of Gigabit Duo, a new broadband Internet service offering speeds of up to 2 Gigabits per second (2Gbps).
  • The Gigabit Duo service is available in all areas of the Optico Fiber network.
  • Gigabit Duo is priced competitively at $100 per month, which is $30 more than its existing 1 Gigabit service.
  • Existing Optico Fiber customers can upgrade to Gigabit Duo without the need of a technician visit.

Sertex Broadband Solutions Mobilizes Rhode Island's First Fiber Network Buildout on Block Island

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Monday, February 8, 2021
Telecommunications, Broadband, Digital technology, Information and communications technology, Local loop, Network architecture, Fiber to the premises, Telephony, Fiber to the x, Internet access, Fiber to the premises in the United States, Fiber to the premises by country

This is happening to prepare for construction of the new island-wide broadband network, the first publicly-owned/privately-operated fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network in Rhode Island.

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  • This is happening to prepare for construction of the new island-wide broadband network, the first publicly-owned/privately-operated fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network in Rhode Island.
  • Sertex engineering professionals are mapping out the route the fiber will travel across the island.
  • "Sertex is proud to partner with BroadbandBI to bring reliable high-speed Internet service to Block Island residents, businesses, and visitors," said Michael Solitro, Sertex President and CEO.
  • The Town of New Shoreham and Sertex have partnered to deploy the first publicly-owned fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network in Rhode Island.

Blackfoot Communications Is Expanding Its Home and Business Service Coverage

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
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This project will ensure that schools and communities to homes and businesses in these areas will have the fastest and most reliable internet service for decades to come.

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  • This project will ensure that schools and communities to homes and businesses in these areas will have the fastest and most reliable internet service for decades to come.
  • Blackfoot was a successful bidder in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) auction administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) late last year.
  • In 2016, Blackfoot began an extensive multi-year network upgrade project to replace portions of its network with fiber optics across its cooperative service areas.
  • To date, Blackfoot has plowed thousands of fiber drops to customer locations and has converted hundreds of customers to its fiber-based broadband services.

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

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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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.

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  • 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.

Conexon’s Rural Electric Cooperative Consortium awarded over $1.1 billion through FCC Rural Digital Opportunity Fund for fiber-to-the-home networks

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Monday, February 1, 2021
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rural fiber-optic network design and construction management leader Conexon and members of its Rural Electric Cooperative Consortium (RECC) have been awarded over $1.1 billion through the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Phase I auction to provide gigabit-capable broadband.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rural fiber-optic network design and construction management leader Conexon and members of its Rural Electric Cooperative Consortium (RECC) have been awarded over $1.1 billion through the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Phase I auction to provide gigabit-capable broadband.
  • Consortium members will use these funds to launch and operate fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks in more than 600,000 rural areas across 22 states.
  • The RECC, with more than 90 participating electric cooperatives, was the auctions largest bidding consortium.
  • Since that time, Conexon and its electric cooperative clients have built over 30,000 miles of fiber to connect rural Americans to high-speed fiber internet.