All Fixed broadband (FTTx) articles – Page 9
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Financial & PerformanceBT’s Kirkby opens a mixed Q3 bag; Jansen goes out without a bang
BT Q3 FY23–24: New CEO’s first task is to round up latest results but little drama to work with as Jansen’s mandate fizzles out. Line losses and questions around pricing indicate something of the challenge to come…
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Products & ServicesO2 Germany fightback reaches rivals’ families
CEO Markus Haas eyes portfolio of family-focused offerings, seeking to lure new customers and better compete with rivals. Latest in strategy to offset hit from loss of 1&1 roaming contract…
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Network & InfraTelefónica’s copper exchanges to linger on until 2026
The last two copper exchanges expected to be closed in 2026 to meet wholesale LLU obligations.
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Network & InfraTelekom Deutschland tools up with IQGeo to accelerate pace of FTTP rollout
German NatCo hails automation benefits of Comsof Fiber software as part of FTTH Factory process.
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M&ATelefónica|Vivo ‘in talks’ over potential Oi fibre unit buy
Potential 15%+ increase in already fast-growing Brazilian fibre reach, fuelling Spanish Group’s charge to 100 million worldwide…
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Products & ServicesTelefónica promises speed boost by taking fibre in-house in Spain
Operator pledges to bring “contracted” speeds to every room with new Wi-Fi amplification solution. Commercial launch of FTTR continues push on fibre services signups as copper shutdown approaches, with potential to generate additional fixed-line revenue and user stickiness.
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Network & InfraVM O2 and Community Fibre net London school infra deals
Virgin Media O2 Business to provide and maintain dark fibre infrastructure for nearly 3,000 schools until 2038, via a tweak to LGfL deal. Education-focused broadband trust signs separate Community Fibre contract for added resilience.
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Strategy & ChangeVirgin Media hits milestone in fibre-focused IT refresh
Execs highlight progress in digital refresh underpinning cableco’s transformative, twin-push into fibre infrastructure and wholesale business.
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Network & InfraTelekom Deutschland seeks civil engineers to speed fibre build
German NatCo takes action to address shortage of resources in civil engineering.
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Network & InfraOTE digs in on fibre build amid competitive and operational headwinds
Greek incumbent’s FTTH rollout programme progressing “steadily”, as run rate nears level required to meet headline three million homes passed target. Read more on key takeaways from Q3 FY23, incl. performance, competitive intensity, disruption from fires and floods…
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EventwatchTelefónica keeps eyes on programmable networks prize in push for open fixed broadband
Spanish operator shares strategic thinking behind long-gestating Open Broadband project at Telecom Infra Project’s (TIP) Fyuz event.
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PeoplewatchDeutsche Telekom’s Mudesir plots XGS-PON future
No “big bang” planned for copper network switchoff, says Group Chief Technology Officer.
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Network & InfraT-Mobile denies fibre-enabling play for Frontier
TMUS continues to display uncharacteristic caution when it comes to establishing fibre broadband platform, insisting not yet interested in a major, in-house infrastructure build plan or buyout.
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Network & InfraVector Technologies: Telcos must own interoperability to leverage multi-vendor strategic benefits
Vector Technologies considers that to succeed in a fast-moving multi‑faceted market (incl. M&A), service providers need to create an interoperable multi‑vendor access environment that can adapt. The fundamental significance will ultimately prove itself in stability and customer experience benefits that will support business growth, the broadband SI believes.
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PremiumElsewhere in Hispanoamérica: Telefónica Colombia shows off Starlink’s broadband wares
Telefónica Colombia shows off Starlink’s broadband wares.
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Products & ServicesEE in-home connectivity backed by ‘evolved’ Qualcomm deal
BT taps Qualcomm relationship to trail Wi-Fi 7 services for EE customers.
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Public AffairsUK MPs call for changes to keep Project Gigabit and R100 on track
Ministers criticise “one-size-fits-all” approach of Project Gigabit and R100 broadband subsidy programmes in Parliament.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica widens satellite horizons with Starlink
Operator charts expansion of Starlink services to cover six markets by the end of 2023.
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OperationsCityFibre gets proactive on eliminating fault frustration
While ultrafast fibre connectivity is increasingly essential for business and consumers, service standards haven’t remotely kept pace.
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PremiumElsewhere in Openreach: Openreach passes 700,000 premises in Wales
BT accused of underplaying risk of altnets.