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Triquint intros broadband return path amplifier for DOCSIS 3.0 channel bonding October 22, 2012 TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TQNT) has introduced three new devices for CATV infrastructure and fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) applications, including what it claims is the industry’s first amplifier supporting return path DOCSIS 3.0 channel bonding with 5 to 300 MHz bandwidth. This capability can ensure long-term competitiveness and help to “future proof” incumbent cable-TV systems, the company says.
Ericsson to supply FTTx gear for Qatar National Broadband Network October 19, 2012 The Qatar National Broadband Network Co. (Qnbn) has selected Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) to supply FTTx equipment for fiber-enabled broadband access throughout the country.
Broadband Forum: Global broadband subscriptions exceed 624M October 18, 2012 According to the latest figures published by the Broadband Forum and prepared by broadband industry analysts Point Topic, broadband subscriptions have soared to over 624 million, presenting a huge opportunity for the future of the connected home.
ZTE unveils TWDM-PON prototype compliant with FSAN/ITU standards October 17, 2012 ZTE Corp. (H: 0763.HK / A: 000063.SZ) has unveiled what it claims is the world’s first time- and wavelength-division multiplex passive optical network (TWDM-PON) prototype at Broadband World Forum 2012 (BBWF) in Amsterdam.
State of Illinois funds Gigabit Squared broadband project in Chicago October 16, 2012 Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has announced an award of $2 million under the state’s Illinois Gigabit Communities Challenge program to Gigabit Squared. The awardee, which works in partnership with the national Gig.U broadband effort, will deploy fiber and wireless infrastructure in Chicago’s Mid-South Side under the auspices of its Gigabit Neighborhood Gateway Program (GNGP).
Hyperoptic bring 1-Gbps broadband to London October 15, 2012 Hyperoptic, a UK fiber-to-the-home services provider, says it has signed more than 30 of the most significant property developments across London to its hyper-fast 1-Gbps broadband service.
ANTEL taps ZTE for GPON FTTH in Uruguay October 11, 2012 Administración Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (ANTEL) has selected ZTE Corp. (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ) to provide equipment for a major GPON fiber to the home (FTTH) deployment in Uruguay.
Bordesholm grows its muni network with equipment from PBN October 10, 2012 Pacific Broadband Networks (PBN) says it has been confirmed as the long-term partner and FTTH-equipment supplier to KNÖV-NetT Bordesholm, a utilities provider in Germany.
FTTH Council Europe cheers Spain, scolds the UK October 10, 2012 In the latest update to the Fiber to the Home Council’s FTTH Ranking, Spain is one of the fastest growing fiber nations in Europe while the UK is the slowest. The FTTH Council Europe offered a preview of its official data at the NextGen 12 conference in London ahead of the official announcement next week.
Calix selected for 1-Gbps broadband project in York, UK October 8, 2012 Calix, Inc. (NYSE:CALX) says that its E7-2 Ethernet Service Access Platform (ESAP) has been chosen to provide fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) technology to an award-winning £40 million new housing development in Derwenthorpe, Yorkshire, UK.