All Fibre (FTTC/FTTP) articles – Page 51
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Fibre JV stake sale planned for Chile
Fibre network assets in Chile set to become part of the JV portfolio within Telefónica Infra, assuming a partner can be found.
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Telefónica Chile remains without FOA access
Telefónica Chile is reportedly still unable to gain access to new fibre-optic infrastructure linking remote southern areas of the country.
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O2 UK reportedly in 5G backhaul partnership talks
El Economista reported that Telefónica UK is holding talks with a broad range of potential network partners on contracts for fibre backhaul to underpin its growing 5G network.
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Telefónica keeps Spain flying high in FTTP rankings
iDATE places Spain in creditable fourth spot among European countries in terms of full-fibre penetration, and a leader in major markets. Telefónica the country’s biggest FTTP contributor by subs, although Orange and Vodafone catching up. Copper switch-off programme key.
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BT Enterprise leverages fibre for Leeds connectivity deal
While redolent with buzzwords, partnership does indicate Enterprise is playing to strengths of EE and Openreach as it pursues managed services deals. Existing relationship on city security evidences the potential for Enterprise to add value with public sector connectivity deals.
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SOGEA launch dampened by virus outbreak
Openreach puts April 2020 date on SOGEA and SOGFast VoIP products, coinciding with G.fast commercial launch. COVID-19 outbreak forces engineers to take a break, with domino effect across UK ISPs.
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VDSL: Green shoots in Openreach ReTx trial
Longstanding problems with error correction on a swathe of Openreach’s cabinet estate appear on the verge of resolution.
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Openreach catches flak for Superfast Dorset project
Openreach was criticised by Dorset Council for its performance on the Superfast Dorset (SFD) project according to reports.
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Openreach fibre slowed its pace in February
There were suggestions of a significant drop in the pace at which premises were passed with Openreach fibre during February 2020.
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Efficiency now name-of-game in German FTTP rollout
Average cost-per-premises passed dips below €1,000, with further efficiencies anticipated. Agile IT and advance fibre planning supporting an accelerated rollout and streamlined back-office processes. Höttges ready and willing to buy wholesale and collaborate to build fibre momentum with progress on EWE and Stuttgart partnerships flagged.
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Vodafone promotions put Gigabit ball back in Telekom Deutschland’s court
Slowdown in Telekom Deutschland broadband user growth evidently concerning leadership and stakeholders. Focus increases on whether FTTP plans need a rethink, to strengthen position.
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Telefónica España doubles O2 fibre services
Telefónica España doubled the speed of O2-branded fibre services at no extra cost.
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Analyst worries build as BT plans for the future
Confidence in BT’s ability to provide shareholder returns while embracing a full-fibre future is low among the financial community. Longer term prospects may be brighter.
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Openreach in outreach to rural communities
FTTP expansion to more than 200 rural locations. More cost-efficient fibre-laying techniques give business-case boost.
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Strategy & Change
Openreach rivals in expansive mood
Liberty Global reignites M&A talk around Virgin Media. CityFibre CEO in bullish mood after being freed from Vodafone shackles. Sky reportedly keen on full-fibre infrastructure investment.
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CPs invited to contribute to Openreach report card
Views are being sought on the practical impact of the legal separation of Openreach from BT Group, with a focus on determining the level of support provided for enhanced UK infrastructure.
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Virgin Media bites back in Bristol billboard campaign
Virgin Media UK took a pop at BT’s fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) advertising in the city of Bristol by branding it as “dubious” and “unsubstantiated”.
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Commsworld signs up to Dark Fibre X
Scotland-based internet service provider (ISP) Commsworld became the first operator to sign up to Openreach’s recently launched Dark Fibre X
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Northumberland FTTP proposal sent to UK gov
Northumberland County Council reportedly submitted a proposal to the UK government to take charge of provision of fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) broadband in rural parts of the county.
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Deutsche Glasfaser get KKR agreement
Vodafone Germany (VfD) fibre-to-the-premise (FTTP) partner Deutsche Glasfaser is set to bulk up