Fiber to the premises

OTTC Expands Fiber-To-The-Home Service to Waterloo with Upstate Fiber Networks

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Monday, May 3, 2021
Telecommunications, Broadband, Local loop, Network architecture, Fiber to the premises, Fiber to the x, Competitive local exchange carrier

b'PHELPS, N.Y., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ontario Trumansburg Telephone Companies (OTTC) is excited to announce that it is expanding its Fiber to the Home (FTTH) services under their CLEC Upstate Fiber Networks (UFN) into new regions including: Waterloo, Seneca Falls, Shortsville and Geneva New York starting in May 2021.

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  • b'PHELPS, N.Y., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ontario Trumansburg Telephone Companies (OTTC) is excited to announce that it is expanding its Fiber to the Home (FTTH) services under their CLEC Upstate Fiber Networks (UFN) into new regions including: Waterloo, Seneca Falls, Shortsville and Geneva New York starting in May 2021.
  • We will be offering Fiber to the Home solutions at an affordable cost, $49.95/month for 250x250.
  • Visit http://www.upstatefibernetworks.com to see the full coverage map.\nPaul Griswold, President of OTTC & Upstate Fiber Networks says, "Offering the newest technology for residents in these areas is a boost for everyone residents and businesses alike.
  • We feel good about being able to bring faster, more reliable fiber connectivity to more homes.

C Spire Fiber accepts pre-orders for ultra-fast Gigabit internet in Tuscaloosa

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
C Spire, Madison County, Mississippi, Fiber-optic communication, Telecommunications, Economy of the United States, Local loop, Network architecture, Fiber to the premises, United States

C Spire Business also will begin offering fiber internet services for businesses in these markets in the coming months.\nTuscaloosa County, including the 103,000 plus city of Tuscaloosa with the state\'s fifth largest population and nearly 26,000 population Northport, are the latest Alabama markets in line for the ultra-fast broadband services from C Spire Fiber.

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  • C Spire Business also will begin offering fiber internet services for businesses in these markets in the coming months.\nTuscaloosa County, including the 103,000 plus city of Tuscaloosa with the state\'s fifth largest population and nearly 26,000 population Northport, are the latest Alabama markets in line for the ultra-fast broadband services from C Spire Fiber.
  • Unlike some other internet service providers, C Spire Fiber has no data caps, cancellation fees or long-term contracts.
  • The C Spire division provides exact appointment times, world-class 24/7/365 customer service and over 99.99 percent reliability.\nLocal government leaders lauded C Spire\'s decision to invest in the future of the Tuscaloosa, Northport and Tuscaloosa County.
  • Prospective business customers can go to www.cspire.com/alfiber to check availability as well.\nC Spire Fiber is a division of C Spire, a privately-owned telecommunications and technology company driven to deliver the best experiences in wireless, fiber internet, and business IT solutions such as internet, VoIP, cloud and managed services.

L-com Releases New Fiber Terminal Boxes, Splitter Distribution Boxes & Rack-Mount Panels

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Telecommunications, Network architecture, Fiber-optic communications, Telecommunications equipment, Local loop, Fiber to the premises, Optical fiber, 19-inch rack, Fiber to the x, Splitter, Electrical enclosure, Fiber-optic patch cord

They feature a waterproof, IP54 design with gasket seal and secure lid latch.\nThe FTTH terminal boxes and fiber information panels include 4 and 8 terminal boxes with SC/UPC and SC/APC couplers and pigtails.

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  • They feature a waterproof, IP54 design with gasket seal and secure lid latch.\nThe FTTH terminal boxes and fiber information panels include 4 and 8 terminal boxes with SC/UPC and SC/APC couplers and pigtails.
  • The information panels are offered in multimode and single-mode models with 2-port optical fibers.
  • This line also includes 16-port splitter distribution boxes.\nL-com\'s fiber patch panels and rack-mount fiber enclosures feature space-saving 1U 19" SC and LC patch panels in multimode and single-mode options with D-ring management card.
  • This line also include 1U, 24 and 48-port rack-mount enclosures.\nThe fiber splitter distribution boxes in the line 8,16 and 24-port options with SC/UPC and SC?APC couplers.

L-com Releases New Fiber Terminal Boxes, Splitter Distribution Boxes & Rack-Mount Panels

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Telecommunications, Network architecture, Fiber-optic communications, Telecommunications equipment, Local loop, Fiber to the premises, Optical fiber, 19-inch rack, Fiber to the x, Splitter, Electrical enclosure, Fiber-optic patch cord

They feature a waterproof, IP54 design with gasket seal and secure lid latch.\nThe FTTH terminal boxes and fiber information panels include 4 and 8 terminal boxes with SC/UPC and SC/APC couplers and pigtails.

Key Points: 
  • They feature a waterproof, IP54 design with gasket seal and secure lid latch.\nThe FTTH terminal boxes and fiber information panels include 4 and 8 terminal boxes with SC/UPC and SC/APC couplers and pigtails.
  • The information panels are offered in multimode and single-mode models with 2-port optical fibers.
  • This line also includes 16-port splitter distribution boxes.\nL-com\'s fiber patch panels and rack-mount fiber enclosures feature space-saving 1U 19" SC and LC patch panels in multimode and single-mode options with D-ring management card.
  • This line also include 1U, 24 and 48-port rack-mount enclosures.\nThe fiber splitter distribution boxes in the line 8,16 and 24-port options with SC/UPC and SC?APC couplers.

Cox Communications to Acquire Segra’s Commercial Enterprise and Carrier Business

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Technology, VoIP, Audio, Video, Telecommunications, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Internet, Telecommunications, Broadband, Fiber to the premises, Cox Communications, Local loop, Network architecture, Fiber to the x, Cox Communications, Cox Business, Segra, COX COMMUNICATIONS, COX BUSINESS, SEGRA

b"Cox Communications has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Charlotte, N.C.-based Segra, one of the largest privately-held fiber infrastructure providers in the U.S.\nCox will acquire Segra\xe2\x80\x99s commercial services segment, which is a leading super-regional, fiber-based provider serving commercial enterprise and carrier customers in nine states in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.

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  • b"Cox Communications has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Charlotte, N.C.-based Segra, one of the largest privately-held fiber infrastructure providers in the U.S.\nCox will acquire Segra\xe2\x80\x99s commercial services segment, which is a leading super-regional, fiber-based provider serving commercial enterprise and carrier customers in nine states in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.
  • We will be even more strongly positioned to meet growing demand from carrier and enterprise customers for high-bandwidth fiber-infrastructure solutions.
  • Cox Communications is the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox.\nThe commercial division of Cox Communications, Cox Business provides voice, data and video services for more than 355,000 small and regional businesses nationwide, including health care providers; K\xe2\x88\x9212 and higher education; financial institutions; and federal, state and local government organizations.
  • For more information about Segra\xe2\x80\x99s technology and commitment to customer care, visit segra.com.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210427006017/en/\n"

PAC Fiber Selects ADTRAN’s Combo PON to Harvest Better Broadband

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Telecommunications, Fiber to the premises, Network architecture, Broadband, Fiber-optic communications, Local loop, G.984, Fiber to the x, PON, Access network, 10G-PON

b'ADTRAN\xc2\xae, Inc. , (NASDAQ:ADTN), the leading provider of next-generation multi-gigabit fiber and fiber extension broadband access solutions, today announced PAC Fiber is leveraging ADTRAN\xe2\x80\x99s 10G fiber access platform with flexible Combo PON technology to future proof its broadband network.

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  • b'ADTRAN\xc2\xae, Inc. , (NASDAQ:ADTN), the leading provider of next-generation multi-gigabit fiber and fiber extension broadband access solutions, today announced PAC Fiber is leveraging ADTRAN\xe2\x80\x99s 10G fiber access platform with flexible Combo PON technology to future proof its broadband network.
  • PAC Fiber is leveraging the expanded capacity of XGS-PON to support its community in rural Georgia as the need for better, faster broadband grows.
  • By selecting ADTRAN\xe2\x80\x99s Combo PON technology, PAC Fiber can merge its mature GPON network with next-generation multi-gigabit XGS-PON technology to save 66% in energy costs versus operating two separate GPON and XGS-PON modules.
  • ADTRAN\xe2\x80\x99s Combo PON technology can play a key role in making the economics of higher-value fiber broadband services work for communities like those PAC Fiber serves.\xe2\x80\x9d\nTo learn more about ADTRAN\xe2\x80\x99s fiber access platform\xe2\x80\x99s full features, please visit www.adtran.com/TA5000 .

The Free Streaming Service Local Now Launches On Verizon Fios TV

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Broadband, Video on demand, Telecommunications, Fiber to the premises, Frontier Communications, Information and communications technology, Verizon Fios, Digital technology, Verizon Communications, Fios, The Weather Channel, FiOS1

b'LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Byron Allen\'s Allen Media Groupannounced today their fast-growing streaming platform Local Nowis available for all Verizon Fios TV customers with the newest set top-box models.

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  • b'LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Byron Allen\'s Allen Media Groupannounced today their fast-growing streaming platform Local Nowis available for all Verizon Fios TV customers with the newest set top-box models.
  • Customers will now be able to watch Local Now on Fios Channel 601 and through the Fios TV "Widgets" menu on Verizon Fios TV One, Fios TV One Mini, VMS1100 and the IPC1100 platforms.
  • Local Now\'s Fios Channel 601 is strategically placed between Fios Channel 600 (CNN) and Fios Channel 602 (CNBC).\nWith this latest development, Verizon customers will have easy access to Local Now\'s unmatched combination of customized local news and information, award-winning entertainment, and state-of-the-art user interface to navigate hundreds of streaming channels, local news, weather, sports, traffic, entertainment and more.\n"Local Now provides Verizon Fios customers free access to a streaming service that delivers super-hyper local news and premium content," said Byron Allen, Founder/Chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group.
  • "Local Now uses proprietary software and artificial intelligence in a unique way that sets a new standard for streaming local news and entertainment globally.

Verizon reports strong start to 2021 as company accelerates 5G growth

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Telecommunications, Broadband, Video on demand, Companies, Bell System, Fiber to the premises, Frontier Communications, Verizon Communications, Verizon Fios, AT&T, Postpaid mobile phone

High quality, sustainable wireless service revenue growth, a recovery in wireless equipment revenues, strong Fios momentum and excellent Verizon Media trends led the way.

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  • High quality, sustainable wireless service revenue growth, a recovery in wireless equipment revenues, strong Fios momentum and excellent Verizon Media trends led the way.
  • At the end of first-quarter 2021, the company achieved its goal, ahead of its target.
  • To finance this purchase, the company raised $12 billion in fourth-quarter 2020, and more than $31 billion in March 2021.
  • Strong wireless service growth offset secular pressure in wireline.\nBusiness reported 156,000 wireless retail postpaid net additions in first-quarter 2021.

Great Plains Communications Begins Turning Up Fiber-to-the Home and Business Services in Seven Rural Nebraska Communities

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Be Un Limited, Sky Group, Network architecture, Local loop, Fiber to the premises, Telecommunications, Broadband, Technology, Computing

Businesses will also be able to sign up for fiber-driven services with speeds up to 10 Gbps, streaming video and GPC Managed Business WiFi as well as fiber-driven voice services.

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  • Businesses will also be able to sign up for fiber-driven services with speeds up to 10 Gbps, streaming video and GPC Managed Business WiFi as well as fiber-driven voice services.
  • Construction is near completion in most areas with customers being turned up in phases.
  • Headquartered in Blair, Nebraska, they have over a century of experience providing business, wholesale and residential customers with forward-thinking, fiber-based technology services including ethernet, internet, video, hosted and voice solutions.
  • The network offers community access rings, last-mile and middle-mile solutions, all fully supported by the Company\xe2\x80\x99s 24x7x365 Network Operations Center.

C Spire Fiber expands availability of ultra-fast Gigabit internet in Alabama

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Telecommunications, Broadband, Information and communications technology, Network architecture, Fiber to the premises, Local loop, C Spire, Madison County, Mississippi, Fiber to the x, Fiber-optic communication

In addition to the residential fiber, C Spire will also be bringing fiber internet to businesses in parts of these cities as well.\nThe three cities, which are suburbs of Birmingham, are the latest Alabama markets in line for the ultra-fast broadband services from C Spire Fiber.

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  • In addition to the residential fiber, C Spire will also be bringing fiber internet to businesses in parts of these cities as well.\nThe three cities, which are suburbs of Birmingham, are the latest Alabama markets in line for the ultra-fast broadband services from C Spire Fiber.
  • C Spire\'s deployment of all-fiber symmetrical infrastructure and ultra-fast broadband internet helps attract industry and improve Alabamians\' quality of life.\nAshley Phillips, general manager of C Spire Home stated,"We understand high-speed, all-fiber broadband internet service can be a game-changer for Helena, Pelham and Alabaster.
  • Allen McIntosh, general manager of C Spire Business added, "C Spire fiber internet has been a difference maker for thousands of business customers in our footprint.
  • "We appreciate C Spire choosing Pelham for this game-changing infrastructure investment," said Pelham Mayor Gary W. Waters.\nHelena, Pelham and Alabaster residents who want the suite of services from C Spire Fiber should go to www.cspire.com/alfiber .