Fibre Systems

23/04/2020

08/01/2020

News | Fibre Systems: UK regulator sets out proposals for full-fibre boost

https://www.fibre-systems.com/news/uk-regulator-sets-out-proposals-full-fibre-boost-1

The UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom has revealed its latest major proposals to accelerate investment in full-fibre broadband, under the Wholesale Fixed Telecoms Market Review 2021-26.

11/12/2019

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Just a bit of lunchtime ice skating with some of our lovely colleagues!

11/12/2019

Opinion | Fibre Systems: The fast lane

Raf Meersman offers three routes to 5G that could ensure less capital and operational expenditure for operators, for all of which, convergence is key

https://www.fibre-systems.com/analysis-opinion/fast-lane

Raf Meersman offers three routes to 5G that could ensure less capital and operational expenditure for operators, for all of which, convergence is key

10/12/2019

News | Fibre Systems: German research project looks to expand optical network capacity

https://www.fibre-systems.com/news/german-research-project-looks-expand-optical-network-capacity

A new research project is aiming to expand the capacity of optical metro and core networks.

09/12/2019

News | Fibre Systems: Roswell to benefit from new dark fibre network

https://www.fibre-systems.com/news/roswell-benefit-new-dark-fibre-network

American fibre infrastructure provider, FiberLight has completed a deployment of dark fibre in Roswell, Georgia.

03/12/2019

Feature | Fibre Yearbook: Teaming up

How optical networking interoperability is achieved through industry collaboration

https://www.fibre-systems.com/feature/teaming

Keely Portway finds out how optical networking interoperability is achieved through industry collaboration

03/12/2019

News | Fibre Systems: New fibre network for UK Midlands courtesy of SSE Enterprise Telecoms and Jisc

https://www.fibre-systems.com/news/new-fibre-network-uk-midlands-courtesy-sse-enterprise-telecoms-and-jisc

SSE Enterprise Telecoms has been selected by education specialist provider, Jisc to help launch the ‘Jisc Midlands’ network.

02/12/2019

News | Fibre Systems: Altice subsidiary acquires Covage to expand footprint

https://www.fibre-systems.com/news/altice-subsidiary-acquires-covage-expand-footprint

Altice Europe’s French subsidiary, SFR FTTH has entered into an exclusivity agreement to acquire 100 per cent of wholesale operator, Covage.

02/12/2019

News | Fibre Systems: European fibre network expanded by CenturyLink

https://www.fibre-systems.com/news/european-fibre-network-expanded-centurylink

Tier-one service provider, CenturyLink has built new metro networks in Madrid and Marseille.

27/11/2019

We're having a bit of a celebration today at Fibre Systems towers! Thank you for the amazing cake JB, and congratulations on the first six months! 🍰🥳🎉

26/11/2019

News | Fibre Systems: UK telecoms industry makes greatest leap in R&D investment

https://www.fibre-systems.com/news/uk-telecoms-industry-makes-greatest-leap-rd-investment

The latest data from the UK’s Office of National Statistics (ONS) has put the telecoms industry as the fastest growing sector when it comes to research and development spend.

25/11/2019

News | Fibre Systems: Inphi samples 'industry first' 7nm coherent DSP enabling 400G Pluggables

https://www.fibre-systems.com/news/inphi-samples-industry-first-7nm-coherent-dsp-enabling-400g-pluggables

Inphi is now sampling the new Canopus coherent digital signal processor (DSP), which it calls the industry’s first merchant 7nm coherent DSP.

25/11/2019

Feature | Fibre Yearbook: Homeward bound

A look at what needs to be done over the next 12 months to move toward the goal of copper switch-off

https://www.fibre-systems.com/feature/homeward-bound

Keely Portway takes a look at what needs to be done over the next 12 months to move toward the goal of copper switch-off

21/11/2019

News | Fibre Systems: One in 20 now has gigabit Internet, says Viavi

https://www.fibre-systems.com/news/one-20-now-has-gigabit-internet-says-viavi

The latest Gigabit Monitor from Viavi Solutions is now available.

20/11/2019

Opinion | Fibre Yearbook: On Automatic

Robin Mersh advises on overcoming complexities and opening up new opportunities with automation

https://www.fibre-systems.com/analysis-opinion/automatic

20/11/2019

The first ever Fibre Yearbook is out now!

To make sure you never miss an issue of Fibre Systems, simply register to receive your own FREE copy, in print or digital format.

https://www.fibre-systems.com/subscription

18/11/2019

Opinion | Fibre Yearbook: An optical step ahead

Steve Harris looks ahead to the next 12 months and the impact that the latest technology may have on training for those on the front line

https://www.fibre-systems.com/analysis-opinion/optical-step-ahead

Steve Harris looks ahead to the next 12 months and the impact that the latest technology may have on training for those on the front line

18/11/2019

News | Fibre Systems: Ribbon Communications acquires ECI Telecom to facilitate growth in readiness for 5G

https://www.fibre-systems.com/news/ribbon-acquires-eci-facilitate-growth-readiness-5g

Cloud communications provider, Ribbon Communications has entered into an agreement to acquire, via merger, SDN/NFV and end-to-end packet-optical transport provider ECI Telecom Group.

15/11/2019

News | Fibre Systems: UK Labour Party pledges free full-fibre for all - the industry responds

https://www.fibre-systems.com/news/uk-labour-party-pledges-free-full-fibre-all

The UK’s opposition party, Labour has announced a pledge to deliver free full fibre-broadband for all.

15/11/2019

These are the topics we will cover in 2020. If you'd like to get involved, contact [email protected]

Our 2020 media information is also available here: https://bit.ly/33Q5uDi

14/11/2019

A sneaky glimpse of our inaugural Fibre Yearbook's front cover. Not to brag, but we think this is reel-y good!

14/11/2019

News | Fibre Systems: Nextgenaccess helps to keep Kent’s full-fibre on-track

https://www.fibre-systems.com/news/nextgenaccess-helps-keep-kent-s-full-fibre-track

UK wholesale provider, Nextgenaccess has agreed an exclusive 20-year concession from HS1 for the deployment of full fibre infrastructure.

12/11/2019

News | Fibre Systems: Vodafone takes fibre broadband further following deal with Openreach

https://www.fibre-systems.com/news/vodafone-takes-fibre-broadband-further-following-deal-openreach

Vodafone has struck a deal with Openreach, allowing it to expand its Gigafast broadband roll-out in the UK.

12/11/2019

News | Fibre Systems: Spectranet chooses Nokia to aid Nigeria fibre roll-out

https://www.fibre-systems.com/news/spectranet-chooses-nokia-aid-nigeria-fibre-roll-out

Nigerian internet service provider (ISP), Spectranet has chosen Nokia to help bring high-speed access to customers in Lagos and Abuja.

07/11/2019

News | Fibre Systems: Openreach technicians recognised as ‘fibre ninjas’

https://www.fibre-systems.com/press-release/openreach-technicians-recognised-fibre-ninjas

A pair of technicians from Openreach, the access network division of BT Group have been presented with the UK Fibre Ninja award by Viavi Solutions.

07/11/2019

News | Fibre Systems: GTT enhances European fibre networks

https://www.fibre-systems.com/news/gtt-enhances-european-fibre-networks

GTT Communications had made upgrades to its fibre network across a number of European routes.

06/11/2019

News | Fibre Systems: Prysmian selected for 10G project in Australia

https://www.fibre-systems.com/news/prysmian-selected-10g-project-australia

TPG Telecom has chosen to partner with Prysmian Group for the ‘10 Gigabit Adelaide’ project in Australia.

05/11/2019

News | Fibre Systems: Hengtong Optic-Electric to acquire Huawei Marine Networks

https://www.fibre-systems.com/news/hengtong-optic-electric-acquire-huawei-marine-networks

Hengtong Optic-Electric has agreed to purchase Global Marine Group’s (a HC2 Holdings company) 49 per cent stake in Huawei Marine Networks.

04/11/2019

Happy Day!

Sir Charles Kao won the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics for the transmission of light in fibres for optical communication. We are celebrating with the launch of our new LinkedIn company page.

https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/fibre-systems/

What are you doing to commemorate his birthday today?

19/09/2019

News | Fibre Systems: Sky strategic partnership provides wholesale access to UK full-fibre networks

https://www.fibre-systems.com/news/sky-strategic-partnership-provides-wholesale-access-uk-full-fibre-networks

Sky has entered into a strategic partnership with last-mile network provider, BUUK Infrastructure.

19/09/2019

News | Fibre Systems: UK urban-rural digital gap continues, say MPs

https://www.fibre-systems.com/news/uk-urban-rural-digital-gap-continues-say-mps

A new report from the Commons environment, food and rural affairs select committee warns that the ongoing digital divide between urban and rural areas continues to marginalise communities.

11/09/2019

News | Fibre Systems: Deployments to 90 per cent of US households achievable in 10 years, says Fiber Broadband Association

https://www.fibre-systems.com/news/deployments-90-cent-us-households-achievable-10-years-says-fiber-broadband-association

A new study has been released exploring the costs associated with deploying fibre networks to all households across the United States.

10/09/2019

News | Fibre Systems: NBN Co selects Infinera automation platform for Australia’s open-access broadband enhancement

https://www.fibre-systems.com/news/nbn-co-selects-infinera-automation-platform-australia-s-open-access-broadband-enhancement

Australia’s wholesale open-access broadband provider NBN Co is deploying Infinera’s Transcend software-defined networking (SDN) solution into its transit network.

09/09/2019

Show preview | Fibre Systems: ECOC 2019

With the countdown on for ECOC 2019, here are just some of the highlights to look out for.

https://www.fibre-systems.com/feature/show-preview-ecoc-2019

ECOC is the largest conference on optical communications in Europe, and one of the most prestigious and long-standing events in this field globally. ECOC 2019 will be held in Dublin, Ireland.

03/09/2019

Analysis & Opinion | Fibre Systems: Have your say

Fibre Systems speaks to a lead design engineer and a fibre planner to find out about the day-to-day challenges they face on the front line

https://www.fibre-systems.com/analysis-opinion/have-your-say

Fibre Systems speaks to a lead design engineer and a fibre planner to find out about the day-to-day challenges they face on the front line

02/09/2019

Analysis & Opinion | Fibre Systems: In perfect harmony

Ray O’Connor argues that wireless and fibre should be considered complementary, rather than in competition

https://www.fibre-systems.com/analysis-opinion/perfect-harmony

Ray O’Connor argues that wireless and fibre should be considered complementary, rather than in competition

02/09/2019

Analysis & Opinion | Fibre Systems: Field of dreams

Mattias Fridström and Parthiban Kandappan put software-driven, real-time optical layer performance awareness to the test

https://www.fibre-systems.com/analysis-opinion/field-dreams

Mattias Fridström and Parthiban Kandappan put software-driven, real-time optical layer performance awareness to the test

30/08/2019

Analysis & Opinion | Fibre Systems: Standard practice

The right combination of training and tools will help to future-proof fibre reliability, says Jay Tourigny

https://www.fibre-systems.com/analysis-opinion/standard-practice

The right combination of training and tools will help to future-proof fibre reliability, says Jay Tourigny

30/08/2019

Feature | Fibre Systems: Making a deep impact

Keely Portway looks at the latest developments in submarine networks, and the issues and trends shaping the market

https://www.fibre-systems.com/feature/making-deep-impact

Keely Portway looks at the latest developments in submarine networks, and the issues and trends shaping the market