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Telegistics strengthens Nokia distribution partnership
Supply Chain

Telegistics strengthens Nokia distribution partnership

As an Optical LAN Expert Accredited Premier Partner, Telegistics will provide channel partners with sales, training, and enablement.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2020

Global Stories

Passive Optical Network (PON) stories

Ethernity integrates remote OLT with VOLTHA
Unified Communications

Ethernity integrates remote OLT with VOLTHA

Ethernity Networks has integrated its Remote OLT with Linux Foundation Broadband's VOLTHA 2.12, promoting open, flexible fibre broadband solutions for CSPs and ISPs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
LF Broadband & WBA unite for seamless broadband future
Unified Communications

LF Broadband & WBA unite for seamless broadband future

LF Broadband has teamed up with the Wireless Broadband Alliance to develop open source wireless broadband solutions, enhancing global connectivity and standards.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Wireless Broadband Alliance releases L4S Wi-Fi guidelines
Gaming

Wireless Broadband Alliance releases L4S Wi-Fi guidelines

The Wireless Broadband Alliance has unveiled new guidelines for implementing L4S technology in Wi-Fi, aiming to enhance low-latency applications like cloud gaming and VR.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Ethernity Networks boosts UEP2025 with PON capabilities
Network Infrastructure

Ethernity Networks boosts UEP2025 with PON capabilities

Ethernity Networks has upgraded its UEP2025 edge platform with new PON optical line termination features, empowering operators to deploy fibre-based networks more efficiently.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
WBBA unveils guidebook for global broadband investment at BDC Barcelona
Unified Communications

WBBA unveils guidebook for global broadband investment at BDC Barcelona

The World Broadband Association (WBBA) has released a guidebook offering strategic insights for fostering global broadband development, launched at Barcelona's BDC 2024.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Alcatel-Lucent expands its partnership with Nokia in ANZ
Endpoint Protection

Alcatel-Lucent expands its partnership with Nokia in ANZ

The partnership provides a broader end-to-end integrated portfolio for partners and their enterprise customers and fulfils network requirements.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2023
Fibre to the x, market to be US$17.3 billion by 2033: FMI
Gaming

Fibre to the x, market to be US$17.3 billion by 2033: FMI

The global fibre to the x (FTTx) market revenue is anticipated to reach US$17.3 billion by 2033, up from US$10.2 billion in 2023.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 19th May 2023
Average connection speed hits a record 100Mbps on Chorus network
Chorus

Average connection speed hits a record 100Mbps on Chorus network

Chorus has achieved an average monthly connection speed of 100Mbps across its network, a ten-fold increase in eight years.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2019
PON market on track to hit US$7b in under 5 years
Unified Communications

PON market on track to hit US$7b in under 5 years

Dell'Oro's Broadband Access 5-Year Forecast Report examines how the passive optical network will grow in the near future.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jul 2018
China growth drives rebound in Passive Optical Network market
Optical Networking

China growth drives rebound in Passive Optical Network market

​After a period of continuous decline, a new report has found the Passive Optical Network (PON) market has bounced back - but it could be short-lived.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2018
Virtualization tech is paired up with 10G-EPON in new trail
Virtualisation

Virtualization tech is paired up with 10G-EPON in new trail

Further trials are being planned in preparation for the full-scale application of vCPE to 10Gpbs Internet services.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2017
Wireless by default, wired by exception
Virtualisation

Wireless by default, wired by exception

As wireless becomes a key network component, experts predict a shift towards all-wireless environments, bolstering mobility and collaboration.

By Heather Wright • 9 min read • Wed, 28th May 2014
How does the UFB network work?
Unified Communications

How does the UFB network work?

New Zealand Government's Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) policy is to accelerate the rollout of ultra-fast broadband to 75% of Kiwis by the end of 2019...

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Jul 2012
Huawei signed for Christchurch UFB build
Unified Communications

Huawei signed for Christchurch UFB build

Huawei secures a major role in Christchurch's UFB project, becoming the key fibre equipment supplier for NZ's second-largest network build.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2012

Stories from Other Regions

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AllPoints adds CityFibre multi-gig services to aquila
Partner Programmes

AllPoints adds CityFibre multi-gig services to aquila

AllPoints adds CityFibre's 1.7Gbps and 2.3Gbps full-fibre services to its aquila platform, expanding multi-gig wholesale options for partners.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise joins forces with ASN Telecom
Physical Security

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise joins forces with ASN Telecom

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has partnered with Telecom to improve connectivity in Australia's property developments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023