To protect workers and help stem the spread of Covid-19, companies like Twitter and JPMorgan Chase are telling employees who can work from home to stay home. In all, 42 million Americans, about 29% of the U.S. workforce, are able to work from home. And as schools close to keep kids out of harm’s way, the pressure on home networks will […]
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“This is going to be an enormous stress test for our communications networks,” said Blair Levin, a former Federal Communications Commission chief of staff and author of the agency’s 2010 plan to improve internet access nationwide. Schools and universities nationwide have implemented remote learning plans in response to the outbreak. Countless major businesses, including […]
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With the COVID-19 pandemic, we are facing an unprecedented situation on a global level. Entire countries are in lockdown, and people everywhere are being asked to stop or minimize their physical (social) interactions. Our broadband connections are becoming our lifelines – figuratively and literally: we are using them to get news, connect to our work […]
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Orange Egypt has announced that it will partner with Avaya to ramp up its distance learning capabilities, following the Egyptian government’s decision to close all schools and universities in the country. As part of the new collaboration agreement, Avaya will offer educational institutions in Egypt full-feature access to its flagship collaboration app, Avaya Spaces, for […]
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The 11th Edition of FTTH Council MENA Conference highlighted the importance of fiber optic infrastructure and its role at 5G deployment to homes, businesses, and institutions. In return, this will significantly contribute to fostering the economic environment, adopting emerging economies, and setting up successful regional plans for the 5G technologies. This year, the 11th Edition […]
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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:
