T-Mobile US tops 100 million customers

T-Mobile US announced its second quarter 2024 results, showcasing exceptional customer growth and financial performance. The company achieved industry-leading postpaid net account additions and surpassed the 100 million postpaid customers milestone. Additionally, T-Mobile reported the highest Q2 postpaid phone net customer additions in its history, underlining its market dominance.Financially, T-Mobile's service revenues grew by 4% year-over-year,...

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#FiberConnect24: Fiber's Access Future from 10G to 100G - Nokia

 How is fiber technology evolving to meet future demands? Look ahead!Stefaan Vanhastel, Head of Marketing & Innovation from Nokia explains:- Fiber infrastructure is built to last 100 years, passing every home and building for generations- Current 10 Gig era is expanding to include 25 Gig, 50 Gig, and 100 Gig options for diverse operator needs- Advanced chipset technology enables higher speeds, supporting new services beyond fiber-to-home...

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#FiberConnect24: Core to Edge Performance Evolution - Adtran

Check out the rest of Fiber Connect 2024 showcase here: https://ngi.fyi/fiberconnect24ytHow is fiber technology evolving to meet future network demands? Which segment of the network feels the heat next?Robert Conger, SVP, Technology and Strategy from Adtran explains:- Core DWDM technology is miniaturizing into small plugs, moving coherent DWDM to the network edge- Access networks are transitioning from gigabit to multi-gig era, with 10G PON and future...

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#FiberConnect24: Innovation for Challenging Fiber Installations - DZS

 How can service providers accelerate fiber deployment in challenging areas?Geoff Burke, Chief Marketing Officer from DZS, gives us the rundown:- Fiber extension technologies like G.fast and MG.fast offer symmetrical gigabit services for MDUs and historically challenging locations- Fixed wireless access provides a cost-effective gigabit-ready solution for remote areas, with 45-60% lower deployment costs than fiber- Hardened coherent optics deliver...

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#FiberConnect24: 10-Second ONT Installation for Fiber Rollouts - Genexis

How can we ensure smooth fiber broadband installation in every home?Kajsa Arvidsson, Chief Marketing Officer from Genexis explains:- Smart installation of fiber in the home using ONTs that can be installed in less than 10 seconds- Interoperable ONTs that work with any OLT in the market, making installation easy to learn and even suitable for DIY- All-in-one solution with connectors for cable TV, voice, and multiple ports to distribute fiber throughout...

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#FiberConnect24: 4 Ingredients for Faster Fiber Deployment - Render

 Render Networks has expanded its mobile application suite and device compatibility, reinforcing its leadership in construction management and enabling network and construction teams to complete projects at least 15% faster. This update promotes a mobile-first strategy, allowing field crews to document, finalize builds, and perform maintenance using their preferred smartphones or tablets, enhancing adoption and productivity by over 20% through...

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#FiberConnect24: DC Blox on Lessons from Hyperscalers

 Check out the rest of Fiber Connect 2024 showcase here: https://ngi.fyi/fiberconnect24ytHow are hyperscalers reshaping internet infrastructure and what impact do they have on fiber deployments?Bill Thomson, Marketing and Product Management from DC Blox shares these insights:- Hyperscalers are building large data centers to move infrastructure and services closer to end users in specific regions- They are also developing dark fiber capacity...

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Dell'Oro: Network Security Market to Hit $40B by 2028

The worldwide network security market, including firewall, SSE, traditional SWG appliance, WAF, and ADC segments, is expected to grow to nearly $40 B by 2028, according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group. This growth is driven by a significant shift in enterprise security spending towards cloud-based Secure Service Edge (SSE) and Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions, which are forecasted to achieve mid-teen double-digit CAGRs, in contrast to...

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Dell'Oro: Broadband Equipment Spending Expected to Grow

Broadband Access Equipment market is forecasted to grow 2 percent on average for the next five years (2024-2028) due in part to lower spending in 2024 as operators continue to absorb excess inventory and, in the case of Tier 1 cable operators, dramatically slow their purchases of new DOCSIS CPE, according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group.“Most service providers are taking a conservative approach to 2024, choosing to rely on existing inventory...

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STL Unveils High-Density 864F Micro Cables for US Fiber Networks

STL introduced its high-density 864F Micro Cables, designed to enhance connectivity in dense fiber networks across the US. These innovative cables offer superior fiber density, efficient installation, and sustainability benefits.Key Points:Ultra-high fiber density: 1.5X more fibers in the same diameter; easy installation up to 1500m in 14mm ducts.Longer network life: Bend-insensitive 200-micron fiber increases power budget, reduces maintenance, and...

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Marvell intros Structera CXL for Enhanced Memory Performance

 Marvell introduced its new Structera product line of Compute Express Link (CXL) devices, aimed at resolving memory performance and scaling challenges in cloud data centers. These devices are designed to enable cloud operators to efficiently add memory to general-purpose servers, addressing the inefficiencies and high costs associated with memory-intensive applications. By leveraging the CXL industry standard, Marvell's Structera...

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Lumen reserves 10% of Corning’s global fiber capacity to connect AI data centers

As part of its Q2 financial report, Corning announced that Lumen Technologies has reserved 10% of Corning’s global fiber capacity for each of the next two years to interconnect AI-enabled data centers.  This will be the first outside-plant deployment of Corning’s new generative-AI fiber and cable system, which enables Lumen to fit two to four times the amount of fiber into their existing conduit.The news led to a huge jump in Lumen's stock price...

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#FiberConnect24: Key Priorities for Accelerating the Fiber Future

Check out the rest of Fiber Connect 2024 showcase here: https://ngi.fyi/fiberconnect24ytHow is fiber broadband accelerating our future?Gary Bolton, President from Fiber Broadband Association explains:- Fiber is critical infrastructure for building our future, beyond just meeting minimum speeds- Accelerating deployment is crucial, as speed reduces costs and inefficiencies- Protecting the network through trusted fiber initiatives and collaboration...

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#FiberConnect24: Fiber's Role in Connecting Rural America

Check out the rest of Fiber Connect 2024 showcase here: https://ngi.fyi/fiberconnect24ytHow can fiber infrastructure bridge the digital divide in rural America?Jimmy Todd, CEO from Nex-Tech explains:- Fiber is crucial for connecting unserved and underserved rural communities, preventing disparities between urban and rural areas- Funding programs like BEAD, ARPA, and USDA grants need to consider population density and high-cost thresholds when allocating...

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#FiberConnect24: Innovative Tools for Faster Fiber Rollouts

Check out the rest of Fiber Connect 2024 showcase here: https://ngi.fyi/fiberconnect24ytHow is Clearfield helping the broadband providers to overcome the barriers and Accelerate our Fiber Future?Cheri Beranek, President and CEO from Clearfield explains:- Introducing "BILT," a mobile app providing 3D images for on-site education and support- Focusing on reducing operational expenses (Opex) in network construction through innovative product designs-...

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Arista reports Q2 sales of $1.69 billion, up 15.9% yoy

Arista Networks reported the following Q2 2024 numbers:Revenue of $1.690 billion, an increase of 7.6% compared to the first quarter of 2024, and an increase of 15.9% from the second quarter of 2023.GAAP gross margin of 64.9%, compared to GAAP gross margin of 63.7% in the first quarter of 2024 and 60.6% in the second quarter of 2023.Non-GAAP gross margin of 65.4%, compared to non-GAAP gross margin of 64.2% in the first quarter of 2024 and 61.3% in...

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Dell'Oro: Campus Switch Revenues to Plunge in 2024

Campus Switch sales hit a stratospheric high in 2023 but are expected to come sharply back down to earth in 2024, contracting by 16 percent, according to a new report fro Dell’Oro Group. The report predictsa 6 percent rebound in Campus Switch revenues in 2025, and then steady growth until 2028.“Vendors backlogs are now normalized,” said Siân Morgan, Research Director at Dell’Oro Group. “Manufacturers are back to generating new demand instead of relying...

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Fiber Connect 2024: A Vision for America's Fiber-Connected Future

Nashville, TN - Gary Bolt, President of the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA), kicked off the Fiber Connect 2024 conference with a speech that underscored the significant progress and future potential of fiber broadband in the United States. Held in Nashville, this year's conference attracted a record 5,000 attendees, marking an annual growth of approximately 1,000 attendees over the past four years. Bolt emphasized the conference's goal to elevate...

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Fiber Connect 2024: NTIA's Alan Davidson Affirms Commitment to Fiber

Fiber Connect 2024 - Alan Davidson, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), took the stage at Fiber Connect 2024 in a highly anticipated fireside chat. Davidson reassured the audience of fiber advocates that NTIA remains firmly committed to fiber broadband as the backbone of America's internet infrastructure, dispelling any rumors to the contrary.Davidson...

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Fiber Connect 2024: Verizon's Eric Lia Advocates for Expanded Fiber Broadband

At the Fiber Connect 2024 conference in Nashville, Eric J. Lia, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Verizon, underscored the transformative power of broadband for rural America. Lia emphasized that broadband access is not merely about faster internet speeds but about leveling the playing field and unlocking growth potential in education, healthcare, economic prosperity, and community development. He highlighted the significant disparities in...

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FBA: Gigabit Fiber Can Add $326B to US GDP

The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) published a new study by RVA LLC Market Research & Consulting, emphasizing the substantial financial benefits for users subscribing to gigabit+ broadband services. The study reveals that by adopting fiber broadband services offering gigabit speeds or higher, U.S. productivity could receive a significant boost, potentially adding $326 billion to the nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This increase in productivity...

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Nokia has introduced Broadband Easy Connect, a subscription-based service designed to help operators streamline, simplify, and accelerate the fiber connection process for homes. As global fiber deployments rise, operators face challenges in cost-effectively connecting subscribers, with over 30% of home connections failing to meet plan due to manual procedures, inaccurate data, and tight schedules. This service aims to address these issues by...

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STL expands optical portfolio for US access market

STL  announced a significant expansion of its Optical Connectivity portfolio in the US market. This move aims to enhance fiber connectivity at the premise level with scalable, easy-to-install solutions designed to accelerate deployment and streamline operations for service providers. Among the key products in this portfolio are:OptoBlaze, Multiport Service Terminal, and OptoBolt Pre-Connectorized Drop Cables: These solutions, already deployed...

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Keysight validates first 5G NR 1024-QAM demodulation

Keysight Technologies has validated the industry's first 5G NR FR1 1024-QAM demodulation test cases, based on the 3GPP TS 38.521-4 test specification. These test cases, validated at the Conformance Agreement Group (CAG) #79 meeting of the Global Certification Forum (GCF) in July, are designed for use with Keysight's 5G network emulation conformance test platform (TP168). This milestone enables users to ensure their devices fully comply with 5G standards...

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NTIA Approves Massachusetts, New Mexico, and Virginia for BEAD program

 The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has given the green light to Massachusetts, New Mexico, and Virginia’s Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. This approval marks a significant milestone in the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Internet for All” initiative, enabling these states to access funding and begin their efforts to bridge the digital divide. The BEAD...

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Lambda launches NVIDIA HGX H100 + InfiniBand Clusters

Lambda, which operates a GPU cloud powered by NVIDIA GPUs, has launched a new service, Lambda 1-Click Clusters. This service provides AI engineers and researchers with short-term access to multi-node GPU clusters in the cloud for large-scale AI model training. It marks the first time such access to NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPUs on 2 to 64 nodes has been made available on demand through a self-serve cloud service, without the need for expensive long-term...

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BT Expands FTTP Footprint to 15 Million Premises Amid Strong Q2

 BT Group has released its Q2 2024 financial results, showcasing significant progress in its strategic priorities and continued transformation efforts. The company achieved a record full-fibre (FTTP) build, passing over 1 million premises in the quarter at an average build rate of 78,000 per week. This expansion brings BT's FTTP footprint to 15 million, including 4.2 million rural premises, with an additional 6 million where initial build is...

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Verizon Accelerates C-Band Expansion, Now ~60% of Planned Sites

During Verizon’s Q2 earnings conference call, key technology trends were highlighted, particularly focusing on the C-band spectrum and fiber deployments. Verizon’s CEO Hans Vestberg and CFO Tony Skiadas provided insights into the company’s strategic initiatives and advancements in these areas, which are crucial for the company’s growth and technological leadership.C-Band ExpansionVerizon emphasized the ongoing expansion of its C-band spectrum, which...

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Digital Realty posts mixed Q2 amid steady data center demand

Digital Realty reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, showcasing a steady demand for data center capacity but reflecting some mixed financial metrics. The company posted revenues of $1.4 billion, a 2% increase from the previous quarter but a 1% decrease compared to the same period last year. Despite these revenue trends, Digital Realty managed to maintain a solid position within the competitive data center market, driven by...

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