OTE: Commercial availability of fiber optic services begins as part of the UFBB project – Ultra-high speeds in semi-urban and rural areas
OTE Group has launched commercial fiber optic services as part of the Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFBB) project, providing internet speeds up to 1Gbps in several regions of Greece.
Fiber Reduces Consumption and Emissions
The article discusses the energy consumption and emission benefits of fiber optic technology in Italy compared to traditional copper networks.
Pure Utopia or Real Future?: 90,000 Kilometers of Fiber Optic Network to Save One of the World’s Fastest Growing Countries
Nigeria is rapidly advancing in technology and job creation, aiming to establish a 90,000-kilometer fiber optic network, reliant on foreign investment and stable partnerships, amidst ongoing threats from the Boko Haram militant group.
Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation delivers Infovia with 1,300 km of fiber optics in Acre
The Brazilian Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation inaugurated a fiber optic network in Acre, aiming to improve education, healthcare, and research connectivity across the region.
Fiber, let's remedy the disasters inherited from previous governments
Italy's Undersecretary for Technological Innovation Alessio Butti announces a new funding initiative of 733 million euros to improve fiber optic connectivity in under-served areas.
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.
A record laser between Tenerife and La Palma to multiply communications by 1,000
A Valencian start-up, FYLA, is testing a revolutionary laser communication technology in the Canary Islands that claims to vastly outperform existing methods like fiber optics and 5G, achieving record transmission speeds without the need for physical infrastructure.
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.
The Antitrust Authority closes the procedure against FiberCop
The Italian Antitrust Authority has accepted commitments proposed by FiberCop and Tim, concluding a procedure related to their Master Service Agreement following the unbundling of the network in July 2024.
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.
Fiber Cut in Undersea Cable
GlobalConnect is experiencing a fiber cut since Saturday morning, impacting subscribers and mobile companies in Vest-Finnmark, including Telenor.
The Ukrainians' Response to Russian Drones with Fiber Optics? They Roam with... Scissors
Ukrainian soldiers are using scissors to cut the optical fiber cables of Russian drones as a new form of defense against drone warfare.
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.
How to Optimize Mobile Broadband for Faster Speeds
The article provides tips for enhancing mobile broadband speeds in homes lacking access to high-speed fiber connections in Finland.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.