FTTX News

Clearfield intros new WDM packaging

MARCH 9, 2010 -- Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLFD) has announced four application-specific WDM packaging alternatives to the industry standard package of discrete (unpackaged) and LGX style...

Connected Lyfe launches on UTOPIA network

MARCH 8, 2010 -- Connected Lyfe and the Utah Open Infrastructure Agency (UTOPIA) announced that Connected Lyfe, a next-generation TV, Internet, and phone service provider, has launched on...

New study: very high bandwidth networks will deliver huge return in jobs and GDP

MARCH 5, 2010 -- A $19 billion proposal to use tax-credit bonds to fund the deployment of competitive next-generation, high-speed networks to 80 percent of U.S. homes would create 200,000 jobs...

USDA announces 22 RUS BIP broadband stimulus grants

MARCH 4, 2010 -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has selected 22 broadband infrastructure projects to provide rural residents in 18 states/territories access to improved economic and educational...

Deadline extended for BIP, BTOP broadband stimulus infrastructure hopefuls

MARCH 4, 2010 By Stephen Hardy -- Potential applicants for the second round of broadband stimulus funding will receive more time to prepare their filings. Both the U.S. Department of...

Telesphere offers smart voice and data on UTOPIA FTTP network

MARCH 4, 2010 -- The Utah Telecommunications Open Infrastructure Agency (UTOPIA) announced that Telesphere, a nationwide hosted PBX business phone and Internet services provider, is the latest...

NTIA rewards Level3, others, with broadband stimulus grants

MARCH 3, 2010 By Stephen Hardy -- Level3 Communications became the first “name” carrier to receive broadband stimulus money to enhance it fiber-optic network. U.S. Commerce Secretary...

Horry Telephone Cooperative selects Calix as GPON FTTP supplier

MARCH 1, 2010 -- Calix says that Horry Telephone Cooperative (HTC) of Conway, SC has chosen the Calix Unified Access Infrastructure to deliver a variety of fiber services and applications in its...

Valley Telephone Cooperative taps Enablence again for FTTH network

MARCH 1, 2010 -- Enablence Technologies Inc. (TSX-V: ENA) has received a new order for FTTH gear from existing customer Valley Telephone Cooperative Inc. (VTCI). VTCI is a non-profit service...

Dell’Oro: PON, VDSL, DOCSIS 3.0 sales enjoy robust fourth quarter 2009

MARCH 1, 2010 -- According to a newly published report by research and analysis firm Dell’Oro Group revenue from telecom infrastructure equipment capable of providing high-speed access...