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FTTH Fees and Affordability: A Comprehensive Comparison 2018, 2020, 2024

As part of its ongoing monitoring of the MENA telecom sector, Arab Advisors Group has released 4 comprehensive research reports for MENA region that analyze and compare residential FTTH trends and pricing across three key Arab regions: the GCC, the Levant, and the Maghreb region, including Egypt. This comprehensive series tracks data from May 2018, March 2020, and October 2024, and covers: ✅ Major ISPs in each country ✅ Monthly subscription fees ✅ Connection and installation charges ✅ Download speeds ✅ Timeframe ✅ FTTH affordability relative to […]

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Wyre and STL co-develop custom Optical solutions for FTTH network expansion in Belgium

Germany, 26/March/2025: STL [NSE: STLTECH], a leading optical and digital solutions company today announced its successful partnership with Wyre for supporting the development of their expansive multi-gigabit Fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network. Wyre’s way of working is to team up with partners to deploy fibre across Flanders and Brussels in Belgium, all while “staying conscious of their impact”. This approach […]

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STL successfully completes the demerger of its Global Services Business

Drives strategic growth for two business entities The new demerged entity is to be named STL Networks with the brand name ‘Invenia’ STL Networks enables digital transformation by providing state-of-the-art system integration services and future-ready digital solutions Mumbai/01/April/2025: STL [NSE: STLTECH], a leading optical and digital solutions company, has successfully completed the demerger of its Global Services Business. The services business […]

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ALTOS® Loose Tube Cable and FRECAP 2 Closure with MAX Fibre Management

Corning’s groundbreaking Recap 2 Closure is designed with a gel-sealing concept, facilitating quicker and simpler installation compared to other systems. It features an easy-to-use and intuitive closing mechanism to support accurate installation. The independent segments enable efficient and reliable cable installation. https://www.corning.com/optical-communications/emea/en/home/products/fiber-optic-cable-and-closure-solutions/fiber-dome-closure-solutions-for-altos-loose-tube-cable.html#video

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STL strengthens leadership team to drive the next phase of growth

Mumbai, 27/January/2025: STL [NSE: STLTECH], a leading optical and digital solutions company, announced the addition of new leaders across the business and functions. The optical networking industry is undergoing a significant phase of large-scale digital infrastructure buildouts across the globe, like Bharatnet in India and federally-funded broadband infrastructure projects under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program […]

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STL announces Self-Certification of its Build America Buy America (BABA/BEAD)-compliant Optical Products

South Carolina, United States, 13/January/2025: Sterlite Technologies Inc. (STI), a U.S. subsidiary of STL [NSE: STLTECH], today announced the self-certification of its optical fiber cable products that meet the U.S. government’s Build America Buy America (BABA) requirements. This voluntary self-certification strengthens the STI’s position as a key supplier for federally-funded broadband infrastructure projects under the Broadband Equity, Access, and […]

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Eng. Sultan Al-Wahaibi and Oman Broadband Company Win Two Prestigious Awards at The Global Economics Awards 2024 in Dubai

Eng. Sultan bin Ahmed Al-Wahaibi, CEO of Oman Broadband Company, was honored with the “Best Emerging CEO in Broadband Infrastructure Development” award for 2024, while the company received the “Best Fiber Optic Company” award. The recognition took place during the The Global Economics Awards 2024 ceremony held in Dubai . Eng. Sultan Al-Wahaibi was chosen for this prestigious award in acknowledgment […]

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Oman Broadband Company and ST Engineering Sign Cooperation Program to Collaborate on Smart City Initiatives in Oman

Oman Broadband Company, a leading provider of fiber optic infrastructure services in the Sultanate of Oman, and ST Engineering’s Urban Solutions business, a leading provider of smart city solutions, have entered into a landmark cooperation program to collaborate on smart city initiatives in Oman. Supporting the digital transformation objectives and strategic ambitions of Oman Vision […]