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Navigating MPO
As manufacturers in the fiber optic industry, USCONEC and VIAVI Solutions are bellwethers for the latest innovations and applications in optical networking technologies, including...
Aug. 27, 2026
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HCF
Hollow core fibers (HCF) are transforming the fiber optics industry with lower attenuation, ultra-low latency, reduced chromatic dispersion, and non-linear effects.
Aug. 27, 2026
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Modern data centers are no longer just centralized compute hubs—they are the backbone of AI workloads, edge computing, and sustainability-driven digital infrastructure.
Aug. 27, 2026
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This white paper explores a new approach to PoC validation, helping engineers and technical decision-makers evaluate real-world performance with greater confidence before deployment...
Aug. 20, 2026

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Achieve Scalable, Accurate DCI Deployments Through Test Automation
What if your technicians could complete fiber jobs faster—with fewer tools, fewer steps, and zero guesswork? VIAVI Solutions delivers a fully integrated approach to datacenter...
Aug. 27, 2026
Data Center Expansion - Are You Ready?
Data centers are expanding across the globe - but are you ready? Demand for AI tools and cloud services is pushing network growth to new heights, while also increasing the scale...
Aug. 27, 2026

5G

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MDU broadband is no longer about speed — it's about providing a solid application foundation for residents and property owners. Meanwhile, Comcast scales its wireless base...
Aug. 14, 2026
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The cable operator added 448,000 net wireless subscribers during the second quarter.
Aug. 10, 2026
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The cable operator, which is in the process of completing its merger with Cox, will have an even larger set of fiber assets to be an emerging alternative network connectivity ...
Aug. 6, 2026
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Comcast Business continues to find growing favor with large enterprise customers that require managed services.
The cable MSO is seeing growing demand for more of its IP-based services and custom solutions from larger businesses.
Aug. 4, 2026

Earnings

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Building on its momentum with data centers and hyperscalers, the vendor is seeing interest in its intra-data-center optical solutions.
Aug. 18, 2026
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A new Synergy Research report found that over the last 11 quarters, the market has doubled in size.
Aug. 18, 2026
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Ribbon Communications' Plano, Texas headquarters.
The vendor saw gains in IP/optical, but slowness in cloud/edge due to slowness with its Verizon account.
Aug. 17, 2026
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The service provider says its agreement positions it as a fiber supplier, as the hyperscale community needs more capacity options.
Aug. 13, 2026

Test

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EXFO’s FTBx-88810 Series provides wide versatility, covering all rates from 1G to 800G—including 800ZR—and supporting Ethernet, OTN, Fibre Channel, and coherent optics in one ...
Feb. 12, 2026
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The company conducted an end-to-end Ultra Ethernet test across its data center switch family.
Oct. 7, 2025
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Broadband Pulse
In this episode of the Broadband Pulse podcast, host Sean Buckley, editor in chief of Lightwave and BTR, talked to the Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) about the importance...
May 20, 2025
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While operators initially battled macroeconomic headwinds and technical complexity, testing engagements show new 5G wireless industry momentum.
April 29, 2025

Network Automation

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The new initiative is designed to help improve the consumer broadband experience.
Sept. 19, 2023
The combination of Render Networks’ geospatial network construction platform with VETRO’s cloud-native fiber network planning and management system will accelerate customer connections...
June 26, 2023
The company expects to deliver an end-to-end equipment line for disaggregated communication networks.
May 22, 2023
TR-489 “Authentication of an ONU and selection of eOMCI or vOMCI” will offer system integrators, network operators, and equipment manufacturers a clear framework to accelerate...
May 18, 2023