Infrastructure

Data centre networks are moving toward higher optical capacities as growing volumes of traffic require faster connections between facilities, network switches and interconnection points. 800G and 1.6T optics are emerging within this transition as operators and data centre providers...

The role of fibre networks is expanding as enterprises rely more heavily on cloud platforms, distributed applications and digital services that require dependable connectivity between locations. High speed fibre is becoming relevant beyond residential broadband, supporting connections between enterprise...

The fibre investment cycle is creating greater interest in open access fibre models that separate network infrastructure from retail service delivery. Rather than requiring every operator to build and maintain a complete physical network, these structures allow infrastructure owners...

The evolution of fibre access networks is entering a new phase as operators look beyond initial full fibre deployment toward higher capacity on infrastructure that is already in place. 50G PON is emerging within this transition as a standards...

The fixed broadband industry is undergoing a structural transition as full fibre expansion moves toward replacing legacy metallic infrastructure in mature markets. Fibre accounted for 47% of fixed broadband subscriptions across OECD countries at the end of 2024, up...

U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Ted Cruz have introduced the Telecommunications Cybersecurity and Resilience Act, a bipartisan bill that would establish a voluntary framework for strengthening telecommunications cybersecurity across the sector. The legislation would bring telecom providers, equipment suppliers, cybersecurity...

Samsung Electronics has signed contracts with KT and SK Telecom for artificial intelligence radio access network projects under South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT Hyper AI Network initiative, expanding the use of AI-enabled connectivity across industrial environments. Samsung has...