Gigapower could soon have a new ISP on its open access network
Gigapower expects to announce a new ISP on its network soon, said revenue chief Jeff Seidenfaden It’s still working to reach 1.5M U.S. fiber locations Seidenfaden said Gigapower is striving for a “complementary” open access strategy Gigapower is prepping for...
Helium makes it easier to use its decentralized Wi-Fi network
Helium introduced Helium Plus, an easier way to onboard Wi-Fi hotspot partners The Helium network has more than 102,000 hotspots in the U.S. right now Helium is in talks with more mobile carriers to expand its reach Helium is making...
Zayo Europe to connect German metros with 3,500-km fiber network, built on Ciena tech
Leading network infrastructure provider Zayo Europe has deployed Ciena’s optical technology to launch a new German network covering 3,500 km of fiber across 10 core domestic metros including Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Dusseldorf and Berlin. The network also extends to an 11th key hub across the border in Strasbourg, France....
Iridium banks on proven network to break into D2D
Iridium recently teamed with Syniverse to bring D2D to mobile operators worldwide The satellite company, one of the few that survived the crash of the late 1990s, is banking on its global reach and weather-resilient L-band spectrum The first Iridium...
How AI Agents Are Reshaping Network Planning at IQGeo
At this year’s FiberConnect, IQGeo is making waves with the preview of its groundbreaking autonomous network management AI agents. George Hughes, Head of Valley Consulting, shared how these innovations promise to revolutionize how fiber operators approach data quality, network planning,...
T-Mobile Ankur Kapoor, SVP and Chief Network Officer, set to keynote for Fierce Network Virtual Summit
The telecommunications industry is entering a transformative era, with 5G technology set to revolutionize connectivity and unlock unprecedented revenue streams. To navigate this rapidly evolving landscape, industry professionals are invited to attend “Exploring Revenue Streams with 5G Networking,” a virtual...
Orange’s Network Modernization Strategy with Jean Louis Le Roux
At MWC25, Orange’s Jean Louis Le Roux shared insights into the company’s network modernization strategy. With traffic doubling every three years and enterprises shifting to the cloud, Orange is evolving from rigid infrastructure to a more flexible, software-driven network. This...
Ohio, Vermont showcase successful municipal network financing
Financing municipal broadband networks is no cakewalk, with opposition from incumbents and interest groups adding to the difficulties But community leaders in Ohio and Vermont say they’ve succeeded in running financially stable networks Hiring the right expertise is key if...
The Network Security Risks of AI
Enterprises are rapidly adopting generative and agentic AI applications to increase business efficiency and open up new opportunities. These models and applications are inherently distributed, exchanging massive amounts of sensitive data across data centers, branch offices, edge devices and the...
Is Your Network Ready for the AI-Powered Future?
In an industry where efficiency and innovation drive success, AI-enabled, cloud-native solutions are becoming essential for mobile network operators looking to stay ahead. Whether it’s improving network performance, enhancing monetization, or optimizing energy efficiency, artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the...