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Prysmian Group introduces breakthrough innovation for telecom broadband development

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 […]

STL awarded T-Fiber project to deliver digital infrastructure to 6 million rural citizens of Telangana

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 […]

FTTH Council MENA: UAE becomes digital hub for innovation with global leadership in fiber optic network for a third year in a row

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 […]

Etisalat as the Fastest Mobile and Broadband Network in the Region

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) […]

5G Deployment and Challenges!

Copy of Copy of STC teams up with Corning to supply fiber-to-home solutions

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 […]

The ITC and SOFRECOM partnership to deploy fiber network in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Leader in information and communication technologies in Saudi Arabia and Sofrecom, a subsidiary of the Orange Group, specialized in Consulting and engineering in the telecommunications sector, are proud to announce that they have connected more than 400,000 households to the FTTH network. The partnership which started in 2017 between ITC and Sofrecom, leads to sharing […]

High-speed network delivered to Adelaide, Australia with TPG Telecom

Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has partnered with TPG Telecom in the realisation of the “Ten Gigabit Adelaide” project in Australia, a revolutionary high-speed fibre optic data network specifically designed for big data users in Adelaide. Prysmian supplied TPG Telecom a solution which included its Flextube and MINISM@RT mini loose tube cables. […]

Prysmian Group strong results for the first half of 2019

“One year after the closing of the General Cable acquisition, our results in the first half of 2019 highlighted the significant contribution by North America to the Group’s sales growth and improved profitability,” commented Chief Executive Officer Valerio Battista. “The integration has been yielding considerable benefits at the level of both operating synergies and the […]

R&M Introduces Dedicated Smart City Solutions

These services are built on an underlying infrastructure, consisting of Internet of Things-connected sensors connected by fiber extending deep into the network. This plays a crucial role as the backhaul network for connected and wireless networking. Reichle & De-Massari (R&M), the globally active Swiss developer and provider of cabling systems for high-quality network infrastructures, based […]

Copy of Etisalat sees profits surge on MENA 5G launch

During this period, Etisalat launched 5G mobile network services in the UAE and prepared for subsequent launches across the Arabian Peninsula. Consolidated net profits at Etisalat stood at $1.2 billion for the first half of 2019, despite the capital demands of its 5G rollout programme. “Through our network rollout and the pioneering launch of […]

Etisalat sees profits surge on MENA 5G launch

During this period, Etisalat launched 5G mobile network services in the UAE and prepared for subsequent launches across the Arabian Peninsula. Consolidated net profits at Etisalat stood at $1.2 billion for the first half of 2019, despite the capital demands of its 5G rollout programme. “Through our network rollout and the pioneering launch of […]

Saturday Night Fibre: CityFibre agreement with Prysmian Group

Confirming the deal in a press release, CityFibre said that under the ‘multi-million-pound’ deal to supply fibre-optic cable, which is initially for a two year term, Prysmian will begin to supply it with optical cable for both underground and aerial applications ‘soon’. Commenting, James Thomas, Director of Supply Chain at CityFibre, was cited as saying: […]

A 20 Mbps Service Over Wireless Technology Pilot Project

In an endeavour to close the digital gap in the Sultanate of Oman, OMAN BROADBAND a state-owned company has signed a memorandum of understanding with OOREDOO OMAN on 2nd of May 2019 to conduct a wireless pilot project in rural and remote villages in Oman. The government of through the telecom service providers has always […]

The reason why Istanbul Airport can be securely digitized

As airports are counted among the most advanced and secure structures, they rely on the latest IT systems. A great deal of pioneering work in this field is being carried out by Istanbul Grand Airport (IGA), which finally became operational a short while ago. It is the largest airport in the world and, at the […]

FOLAN multi-tray plastic patch panels, innovation for installation

Designed to guarantee quick and easy installation, this plastic patch panel is equipped with a pre-positioning system and a clip and locking bolt for fixing the patch panel without cage nuts in less than 40 seconds. Its innovative design allows easy and intuitive implementation and fast subscriber connection. Advantages of FOLAN multi-tray plastic patch panels […]

NExsT Forum 2019, NYC: fibre is key to 5G network deployment

Telecommunications executives gathered for a day of brainstorming, roundtables and insight sharing at the second edition of NExsT in New York City on April 11, to strategize about how to fully realize the potential of fifth generation networks (5G) and the Internet of Things. These ultra-fast networks are already starting to roll out in 2019, and bring huge benefits beyond just […]

UAE’s Etisalat to invest $1bn in digital transformation in 2019

UAE-based telecoms giant Etisalat plans to invest AED4 billion ($1.09 billion) in digital transformation, mobile and fibre networks this year, according to a senior executive. Hatem Bamatraf, chief technology officer, Etisalat International, said the company’s “pioneering efforts” in 5G will pave the way for the “future of connectivity”. Bamatraf was speaking at 5G MENA 2019 […]

Sterlite Tech to create optical transport controller for Voyager and Cassini platforms in collaboration with the Telecom Infra Project

Sterlite Tech a global data network solutions company, today announced a collaboration with the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) to enhance data networks of the future. The collaboration will see the creation of an optical transport controller to manage and control Voyager and Cassini platforms developed by TIP members. TIP is a collaborative telecom community launched […]

FTTx for Installers and Technicians

The information learned in this class will provide students with a practical understanding of how fiber optics works and the specific needs for FTTx networks. The hands-on skills training will teach students how to properly prepare, install, test and maintain fiberto-the-home/building/curb (FTTx) physical networks. Attendees will work with PON and active Ethernet FTTx systems and […]

Field-Mountable FO Connectors now for Universal Use

R&M’s FO Field 2.0 connector now covers all cable types. Possible uses range from Fiber to the Home (FTTH) through FO cabling for offices, hospitals, malls, and industrial companies to infrastructures for Smart Buildings, Smart Cities and Internet of Things (IoT). With the mounting set from R&M, it will not take skilled installers more than […]

Sterlite Tech launches FTTx MANTRATM – a fully-integrated, ready-to-implement FTTx solution

Sterlite Tech a global data network solutions company, today announced the launch of its Fibre To The x (FTTx) solution – FTTx MANTRATM – at the FTTH Conference 2019 (#FTTH19) in Amsterdam. Built as an end-to-end solution, FTTx MANTRATM empowers communication service providers to swiftly roll out FTTx networks at massive scale, near-zero response time […]

Copy of UAE: Number 1 in the FTTH Global ranking 2017!

UAE ranked as global leader in Fiber Optic Network for a third year in a row

The council published its annual report that showcases the countries with the highest fiber optic network penetration globally. The report highlighted UAE as the number one country globally with its fiber network coverage surpassing Singapore, China, South Korea, Hongkong and Japan. Etisalat’s network is a backbone to its long-term strategy to enable and drive digital […]