Outside plant

Bluebird Network Completes New Mississippi River Crossing

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Networks, Internet, Data Management, Technology, Telecommunications, Social media, Outside plant, Exercise, City, Engineering, Network, Bluebird, Mississippi River, NTIA, Tunnel

Bluebird Network , a communications infrastructure provider and operator of more than 11,000 miles of fiber and two data centers, announces the completion of a new fiber optic river crossing 100 feet below the Mississippi River, connecting the west bank of St. Louis and the east bank of Illinois.

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  • Bluebird Network , a communications infrastructure provider and operator of more than 11,000 miles of fiber and two data centers, announces the completion of a new fiber optic river crossing 100 feet below the Mississippi River, connecting the west bank of St. Louis and the east bank of Illinois.
  • “Network providers have a distinct advantage when controlling their own fiber in a new or existing market,” said Jamie Scott , Director of Outside Plant Engineering at Bluebird Network.
  • “The diversity and redundancy offered by a route like this is huge,” said Michael Morey , President and CEO of Bluebird Network.
  • While Bluebird isn’t publicly divulging the total fiber capacity of the project, they are saying it’s large and built for the future.

Superior Essex Communications Reaffirms Cable Products' Compliance with BABA Act For BEAD-Funded Networks

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Internet, Outside plant, Work, Growth, Commerce, Superior Essex, BABA, OSP, NTIA

ATLANTA, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior Essex Communications, a leading manufacturer and supplier of communications cable, is pleased to reaffirm support of the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act requirements issued by the NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration) under a waiver issued on February 23, 2024. These requirements are part of the Broadband Equity, Accessibility, and Deployment (BEAD) program and are essential to successful deployment.

Key Points: 
  • Communications cable products support a future of smart and sustainable communications through Build America, Buy America and Broadband Equity, Accessibility, and Deployment program compliance.
  • ATLANTA, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior Essex Communications , a leading manufacturer and supplier of communications cable, is pleased to reaffirm support of the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act requirements issued by the NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration) under a waiver issued on February 23, 2024 .
  • The NTIA's BABA domestic procurement preference for the BEAD program places an emphasis on protecting American jobs while building quality networks.
  • "We are proud to be BABA compliant and be included in BEAD projects," said Chris Freitag, President of Superior Essex Communications.

Bluebird Network Announces New Service in Five New Markets Adding an Important Diverse Route to Its Growing Network

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Data Management, Technology, Carriers and Services, Security, Aurora, Telecommunication, Network, Acquisition, Bluebird, Engineering, Outside plant, Renewable energy, Internet service provider

The build also provides a diverse route to Chicago bolstering the resiliency of Bluebird’s already ultra-reliable fiber network.

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  • The build also provides a diverse route to Chicago bolstering the resiliency of Bluebird’s already ultra-reliable fiber network.
  • “This is an important strategic build for Bluebird Network and I’m incredibly excited about it,” says Michael Morey, President and CEO of Bluebird Network.
  • “Our vision is to have a fiber presence in 80% of communities across our 11-state footprint with reach to a population greater than 10,000 people.
  • “The new fiber route miles and on-net buildings speak for themselves,” adds Jamie Scott, Bluebird Network, Director of Outside Plant.

Tachus Announces New Additions to its Leadership Team

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Monday, June 27, 2022
Technology, Internet, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Outside plant, Leadership studies, Chambers, Internet, Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, Vanderbilt University School of Engineering, Company, Natural Resources, ENR, Investment, Marketing, Technology, NYSE, Gigabit, Texas A&M University, Commander, California Maritime Academy Corps of Cadets, Cadet Corps, Lehman Brothers, Creativity, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Management, Internet service provider, Cole, Engineering, Houston Metropolitan Dance Company

Hal Brumfield, chief executive officer of Tachus Fiber Internet, one of the fastest growing fiber-to-the-home internet service providers in Texas, today announced key changes to the Companys executive leadership team.

Key Points: 
  • Hal Brumfield, chief executive officer of Tachus Fiber Internet, one of the fastest growing fiber-to-the-home internet service providers in Texas, today announced key changes to the Companys executive leadership team.
  • We are investing in our leadership team in order to execute on the growth strategy we outlined earlier this month, Brumfield said.
  • Matt and Cole have the energy, ideas, talent, and experience to improve every component of our business and position Tachus well for the future.
  • Headquartered in The Woodlands, TX, Tachus LLC is a fiber broadband internet service provider, backed by Crosstimbers Capital Group.

Netcracker Provides Next-Generation Digital OSS for Segra to Improve Operations and Enhance Customer Experience

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Data Management, Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, Science and technology in Asia, Technology, Discovery, Netcracker Technology, Growth, Human, NEC, IP, MPLS, Education, Selective glucocorticoid receptor modulator, Outside plant, Ethernet, Partnership, Professional services, General manager, Online shopping, Internet service provider, Netcracker Technology, Segra, NETCRACKER TECHNOLOGY, SEGRA

Netcracker Technology announced today a partnership to consolidate and transform Segras OSS to improve operational efficiencies and enhance the customer experience for many of its core products and services, including security, connectivity, collaboration and cloud solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Netcracker Technology announced today a partnership to consolidate and transform Segras OSS to improve operational efficiencies and enhance the customer experience for many of its core products and services, including security, connectivity, collaboration and cloud solutions.
  • This consolidation will allow Segra to streamline operational processes, such as device configuration, fiber cable design, network discovery, order fulfillment and circuit design, for a superior customer experience.
  • In addition, Segra will benefit from future-proof technology with a flexible platform that allows for technology enhancements and growth.
  • Netcracker Technology, a wholly owned subsidiary of NEC Corporation, offers mission-critical digital transformation solutions to service providers around the globe.

L-com Introduces Passive CWDM Mux/Demux Products for Inside and Outside Plant Applications

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Multiplexing, Multiplexer, Outside plant, OSP

The PCW1-series cassettes are designed for inside plant (ISP) use and feature either 4 or 8 channels, LC connectors with a UPC polish and 20nm channel spacing.

Key Points: 
  • The PCW1-series cassettes are designed for inside plant (ISP) use and feature either 4 or 8 channels, LC connectors with a UPC polish and 20nm channel spacing.
  • The PCWXX-series cassettes consist of 4 and 8 channel mux and demux units that are designed for outside plant (OSP) applications.
  • These units are designed for outside plant (OSP) applications and feature an operating temperature range of -40C to +85C.
  • "Our new passive CWDM products address a wide range of applications that call for the aggregation and separation of fiber channels found in telecommunications, R&D, test lab, research and mil/aero installations.

L-com Introduces Passive CWDM Mux/Demux Products for Inside and Outside Plant Applications

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Multiplexing, Multiplexer, Outside plant, OSP

The PCW1-series cassettes are designed for inside plant (ISP) use and feature either 4 or 8 channels, LC connectors with a UPC polish and 20nm channel spacing.

Key Points: 
  • The PCW1-series cassettes are designed for inside plant (ISP) use and feature either 4 or 8 channels, LC connectors with a UPC polish and 20nm channel spacing.
  • The PCWXX-series cassettes consist of 4 and 8 channel mux and demux units that are designed for outside plant (OSP) applications.
  • These units are designed for outside plant (OSP) applications and feature an operating temperature range of -40C to +85C.
  • "Our new passive CWDM products address a wide range of applications that call for the aggregation and separation of fiber channels found in telecommunications, R&D, test lab, research and mil/aero installations.

Charles Industries, LLC Joins Amphenol Broadband Solutions at SCTE•ISBE Cable-Tec Expo®

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Monday, September 30, 2019
Telecommunications, Amphenol, Wallingford, Connecticut, Broadband, Local loop, Network architecture, Fiber to the x, Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers, Outside plant

Wallingford, CT, Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Amphenol Broadband Solutions, the emerging connectivity leader for the broadband industry is pleased to announce the addition of integrated environmental housings and enclosures from Charles Industries to its technology lineup at SCTEISBE Cable-Tec Expo.

Key Points: 
  • Wallingford, CT, Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Amphenol Broadband Solutions, the emerging connectivity leader for the broadband industry is pleased to announce the addition of integrated environmental housings and enclosures from Charles Industries to its technology lineup at SCTEISBE Cable-Tec Expo.
  • Charles' 50+ years of Outside Plant (OSP) experience rounds out ABS' complete network offering to wireless, telecom and broadband service providers.
  • "We are extremely pleased to add Charles Industries' proven outside plant environmental enclosures, HFC & FTTX pedestals, terminals, and other leading-edge products to our offering," said Josh Hirschey, General Manager of Amphenol Broadband Solutions.
  • Complete solutions from Charles Industries and Amphenol Broadband Solutions may be experienced at SCTEISBE Cable-Tec Expo in New Orleans, October 1-3, 2019.

Optelian MPX-9103 Muxponder Achieves NEBS and Outside Plant (OSP) Certification

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Technology, Hardware, Networks, Telecommunications, Mobile, Wireless, Network Equipment-Building System, 19-inch rack, Outside plant, MPX, Certification

Optical networking solution provider Optelian today announced its MPX-9103 100Gbps hardened service aggregation muxponder has achieved full NEBS Level 3 and GR-3108 certification.

Key Points: 
  • Optical networking solution provider Optelian today announced its MPX-9103 100Gbps hardened service aggregation muxponder has achieved full NEBS Level 3 and GR-3108 certification.
  • The NEBS and GR-3108 certification provides assurance the MPX-9103 is suited to harsh environments while using commercial grade CFP-DCOs.
  • The unit is housed in a 1RU small footprint chassis that is energy efficient for outside plant cabinets.
  • NEBS Level 3 certification is a compliance standard that addresses safety, durability and operability for carrier class equipment.