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🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Consumers: Telekom is laying more fiber optic connections to single-family homes

Deutsche Telekom announced an increase in fiber optic connections to single-family homes as part of its latest earnings presentation, showcasing significant growth driven by its US subsidiary.

Feb 26 • 12:26 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Russia Increases Fiber Optic Purchases from China, Reports Media

Russia has significantly increased its fiber optic purchases from China while local production has halted due to various setbacks.

Feb 26 • 11:11 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Fibercop champion of fiber: a 10 billion plan by 2027 and a target of 20 million homes

Fibercop plans a 10 billion euro investment by 2027 to expand fiber-optic networks to 20 million homes in Italy, emphasizing the essential role of telecommunications in supporting advanced technologies like AI.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

"Decisions are made in the best interest of Chile": Gabriel Boric defends the evaluation of the Chinese cable

Chilean President Gabriel Boric affirmed the evaluation of a Chinese-led underwater fiber optic cable project, emphasizing decisions will prioritize Chile's best interests amidst rising tensions with the United States.

Feb 25 • 00:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Moving to the countryside: the 5 towns within 100 km that have fiber optic

The expansion of the internet backbone allows remote workers to relocate to quieter rural areas.

Feb 24 • 16:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Super-fast new internet cables installed right outside ex-prince Andrew's new home

High-speed internet cables have been installed near ex-Prince Andrew's new residence in Norfolk, improving connectivity for him and local residents.

Feb 24 • 16:34 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Tensions escalate between Chile and the U.S. over fiber optic project with China

Chile is facing rising tensions with the U.S. regarding a proposed fiber optic submarine cable project involving China.

Feb 23 • 23:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Google to make multimillion-dollar investment in fiber optic route between the United States and India

Google is set to invest in building two fiber optic routes that will enhance connectivity between the United States and India using cutting-edge technology.

Feb 18 • 21:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Telefónica closes the acquisition of Netomnia for 2.3 billion

Telefónica, along with its partners Liberty Global and InfraVía Capital, has acquired 100% of the UK’s second-largest fiber operator, Netomnia, for £2 billion.

Feb 18 • 14:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Telefónica and its partners in the UK acquire the second largest fiber optic network in the country for almost 2.3 billion

Telefónica, in partnership with Liberty Global and Infravia, has acquired the second largest fiber optic operator in the UK for approximately €2.3 billion.

Feb 18 • 14:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Sweden plans historical data cable to the North Pole - could bring billions of euros in benefits to the Nordic countries

Sweden is planning to construct an underwater fiber optic cable traversing under the Arctic ice to facilitate data transfer to the North Pole, in collaboration with Global Connect and NORDUnet.

Feb 16 • 19:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Report reveals: Fiber optic connection prices could spiral out of control

A new report indicates that only 30% of fiber optic networks in Finland are open, significantly lower than the nearly 100% openness in Sweden and Denmark, which could lead to increased costs for consumers.

Feb 15 • 18:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Report warns: The cost of a fiber optic connection could spiral out of control

A report indicates that the cost of fiber optic connections in Finland may increase significantly due to the dominance of closed networks compared to open networks.

Feb 15 • 11:06 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Consumer Protection: "Fiber Optic Providers Must Communicate More Honestly"

Consumer advocate Michael Gundall discusses the challenges faced by consumers with fiber optic providers and highlights the advantages of fiber optic technology.

Feb 12 • 18:25 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

US microwave weapon shoots down fiber optic drones from the sky

The US has developed a new microwave weapon capable of destroying fiber optic FPV drones resistant to radio signal jammers, addressing a significant threat in the war in Ukraine.

Feb 6 • 22:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

PPC owns the second largest fiber optic network

PPC has expanded its fiber optic network to become the second largest in Greece, offering services to roughly 1 million households and businesses across 41 areas.

Feb 4 • 05:25 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

USA micro-laser weapon brings down drones operating at the speed of light

The USA has introduced a new micro-laser weapon capable of destroying even jamming-resistant fiber optic FPV drones, providing a solution to the challenges faced in the Ukraine war.

Feb 3 • 13:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Grid Telecom: Proceeding with the development of the digital connection ARTEMIS between Crete and Attica – The significance of the project

Grid Telecom announced the construction of the underwater fiber optic cable system 'ARTEMIS' connecting Crete to the mainland, enhancing Greece's geopolitical position in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Feb 3 • 12:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Vodafone: New subsea interconnection between Crete and Athens via Milos

Vodafone is constructing the Thetis Express subsea fiber optic cable system to enhance internet connectivity between Crete and Athens through Milos.

Feb 3 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

DEI: It has the 2nd largest fiber optic network

DEI is expanding its fiber optic network to new areas, making it the second largest in Greece, covering 41 regions and approximately 1 million households and businesses.

Feb 3 • 05:39 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Misleading Information: Consumer Advice Center Warns Fiber Optic Provider

The Consumer Advice Center of Rhineland-Palatinate has warned the fiber optic provider Westconnect for allegedly providing misleading information to customers about their contractual rights.

Jan 16 • 14:16 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Connection Disaster: Telekom Fiber Optic Customers Need Nerves of Steel

A customer recounts his frustrating two-year journey of trying to secure a fast fiber optic connection from Telekom, despite having the cables installed in his home.

Jan 12 • 09:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Munich East: Hundreds of households without phone, TV, and internet for days

About 350 households in eastern Munich have been without internet, cable TV, and landline phone service for several days due to a disruption in a small section of the fiber optic cable network caused by a connection error, according to Vodafone.

Jan 9 • 14:11 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Magenta Monopoly in Fiber Optics? Serious Allegations Against Deutsche Telekom

Deutsche Telekom claims to be a leader in fiber optic expansion, while competitors accuse it of creating distorted market conditions, prompting the Federal Network Agency to consider stricter regulations.

Jan 9 • 06:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Baltic Sea: Latvia investigates ship after further damage to Baltic cable

Latvian authorities are investigating a ship suspected of causing damage to a private company's undersea fiber optic cable near Liepaja in the Baltic Sea.

Jan 4 • 23:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Gigabit Instead of Patience: Dachau Speeds Up Fiber Optic Expansion

Dachau has achieved over 90% access to gigabit-capable internet, earning it the 'Gigabit Region Bavaria' designation as it accelerates fiber optic expansion amid slower progress in other parts of Bavaria.

Jan 2 • 13:18 UTC

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