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The importance of fiber in cable MSO broadband access networks continues to increase. Deep-fiber versions of broadband HFC architectures are evolving toward FTTH in the form of PON, Active Ethernet, and RF over glass (RFoG). Fiber has an even greater role in supporting cable MSO broadband services to businesses.
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Virgin Media to trial ultra-fast broadband over telegraph poles
MARCH 11, 2010 -- Virgin Media announced a new trial using telegraph poles to deliver ultra-fast...
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Clearfield intros new WDM packaging
MARCH 9, 2010 -- Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLFD) has announced four application-specific WDM...
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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...
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USDA announces 22 RUS BIP broadband stimulus grants
MARCH 4, 2010 -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has selected 22 broadband infrastructure...
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Deadline extended for BIP, BTOP broadband stimulus infrastructure hopefuls
MARCH 4, 2010 By Stephen Hardy -- Potential applicants for the second round of broadband stimulus...
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NTIA rewards Level3, others, with broadband stimulus grants
MARCH 3, 2010 By Stephen Hardy -- Level3 Communications became the first “name”...
