Edge Computing and the Third Act of the Internet
What will the next phase of the internet look like? Where are the opportunities for providers and installers? What trends and patterns do industry pros need to be aware of? These are just some of the questions that are explored …
Telco Trends to Expect for 2020 and Beyond
Looking back at the last decade, it’s fairly easy to see some of the major changes in the world of telco, such as the sudden emergence of smartphones and the rapid dominance of digital streaming. Both of these developments were …
Twisted light and the blazing fast future of fiber optic — is your network ready?
Compared with conventional internet networks, fiber is fast. Blazing fast. But a group of Australian researchers are convinced it’s about to get a whole lot faster. More than 100 times faster, in fact. “We can potentially achieve ultra-wide bandwidth,” explains …
How smart homes and big data will make cities smarter
When you install broadband internet, those cables and keystone jacks provide a portal for your customers’ connected lives. Structured wiring and Wi-Fi connect them to the outside world and power their smart homes. But that system you install has the …
Why fiber optic internet is going underground
The widespread adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) and smart home technology has internet service providers (ISPs) and integrators on the hunt for the most effective methods of broadband delivery for many scenarios. While structured wiring and Wi-Fi installations play …
Why Internet Service Providers are Exploring Open Source
When you set up a network, the fiber optic cable, media distribution enclosures and keystones you use don’t lock your customer into using only compatible equipment. That can’t be said for the network infrastructure beyond your customers’ homes, but that …
Net neutrality still up for debate
Trends in entertainment like the rise of Netflix and Spotify, and the increasing popularity of the smart home mean that broadband internet is integral to your customers’ daily lives. Not only is the home network and media enclosure a vital …
What if the Internet Stopped Working?
The gratitude you receive after a broadband installation or repair is a daily reminder of the importance of the internet. While your customer’s digital needs are well protected in high-quality enclosures, the infrastructure that supports their home network is more …
Is Capacity Crunch Coming Soon?
The internet is ten times faster today than it was a decade ago, and consumption is increasing almost as quickly as the technology. Your customers have smart homes and offices with high bandwidth cabling, and efficient accessories enabling them to …
Telco Trends: Getting Smarter and Richer with Integration
As providers of the network infrastructure, telecommunications companies have always been a critical component of smart technology. And they have always had a wealth of data. But strategic integration provides telcos with the opportunity to be more involved in smart …