5G networks have the immense potential to revolutionize the way we live and work, but a lesser known fact is the crucial role of fiber optic infrastructure in 5G deployments. Join us as we explore Corning’s role in supporting the transition to 5G, the relationship between FTTP and 5G, and much more.
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Dear Minister of Telecommunications As the chair of Smart city committee in FTTH council MENA region, I have been greatly impressed by your efforts in the CORONA crisis, you are driving us to join these efforts and present our full support. Having said that I am proposing the below contingency plan for your kind consideration. […]
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Next-generation passive optical and 5G networks are connecting more people and devices all over the globe. Our world is getting smaller, creating a need for more fiber connections in existing, congested spaces. Is your network ready to meet the needs of this smaller world? Evolving your network is as easy as “Push. Click. Connected.” Corning, the […]
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Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, launches its Sirocco High Density range of microduct cables, providing world record diameters and fibre densities for blown microduct cables. The new range boasts fibre densities of up to 10.5 fibres per mm2, enabling increased fibre count cables to be offered for standard […]
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STL [NSE: STRTECH], a global data networks innovator, was recently awarded the mandate to create a high speed rural broadband network from Telangana Fiber Grid Corporation Ltd. (T-Fiber). Supporting the vision to establish a ‘Digital Telangana’, T-Fiber and STL will work together for enabling affordable and high-speed broadband connectivity to 6 million rural citizens in the […]
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Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, keeps sustaining future digital developments and introduces a bend insensitive single-mode optical fibre with 180µm outer diameter. Prysmian’s BendBrightXS 180µm will enable an unprecedented level of cable miniaturization and confirms Prysmian commitment to support the evolution of high-density optical networks. We’re living in a time of technological transformation. As […]
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which will see the state-backed utility firm extend broadband services to remote regions of the country. The agreement covers around 14,900km of cable, with local reports noting that the network will connect a total of 52 Mexican towns and cities. Source
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FTTH has reached 95.7 percent of homes across the UAE, maintaining the country’s position as a global leader in FTTH, according to the latest international report from the FTTH council. The council publishes its annual report that showcases the countries with the highest fiber optic network penetration globally. The report highlighted UAE as the number […]
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The ranking is based on analysis by Ookla of millions of tests actively initiated by customers across every network to check internet speeds using various applications on web and mobile platforms. The Speedtest awards™ for top network providers are determined using a ‘Speed Score’ that incorporates a measure of each provider’s network speeds (download and upload) […]
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The arrangement builds on the existing strategic relationship between STC and Corning, which has already supplied more than 1.5 million kilometers of optical fiber to STC’s KSA network. The two companies will also develop a program to provide advanced technical training to STC fiber engineers and technicians. Corning invented the first low-loss optical fiber in […]
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Or hit me upThe FIBERCONNECT Council Middle East and North Africa is an industry organization with a mission to accelerate FIBERCONNECT adoption by all broadband stakeholders through information and promotion, in order to accelerate the availability of fiber-based, ultra-high-speed access networks to consumers and businesses. We promote FIBERCONNECT because it delivers a flow of new services that enhances the quality of life, contributes to a better environment and boosts competitiveness. For more information, please contact the FIBERCONNECT Council MENA team:
