Fiber Optic Trends to Watch in 2021
Earlier this month we looked at some of the top telco trends to watch out for in 2021. From the long-promised rollout of consumer-ready 5G cellular, to the rise of edge computing, we’re seeing the need for high-bandwidth, high-speed broadband …
Top Telecom Trends to Watch in 2021
With a new year upon us, it’s a natural time to look ahead at the top telecom trends to watch in 2021. From 5G to edge computing to the Internet of Things, some of the recurring trends we’ve been hearing …
Why 5G Needs Fiber to Thrive
The 5G era has begun. In the last year, 5G networks have been popping up all over North America. Estimates say that by 2023, up to 32% of North American mobile connections will be on a 5G network. Worldwide 5G, …
Broadband’s next frontier is on the horizon—introducing 10G
This past September, an alliance of three companies unveiled the 10G Smart Home. In Ames, Iowa, U.S. cable operator Mediacom, CableLabs, and NCTA (Internet & Television Association) demonstrated the capabilities of an enhanced broadband network in a house with over …
How 5G helps move to Open RAN tech and virtualization to telco
Currently, Huawei, Nokia, and Ericsson dominate telco. These three giants share 80% of the market. Using proprietary hardware, architecture, and software systems, their networks are effectively black boxes. However, the advent of 5G is likely to change that. The new …