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Sticklers to showcase fibre cleaning tools at SCTE
Network Infrastructure

Sticklers to showcase fibre cleaning tools at SCTE

Poorly cleaned fibre connectors can trigger faults and extra field troubleshooting as Sticklers demonstrates tools for cable and broadband operators.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
TP-Link unveils first Wi-Fi 8 routers at IFA Berlin
Smart Home

TP-Link unveils first Wi-Fi 8 routers at IFA Berlin

Australian buyers will be first to pre-order the Archer 8 Ultra as TP-Link targets home Wi-Fi dead spots and congestion with its Wi-Fi 8 range.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Siro urges Budget 2027 funding for fibre blackspots
Digital Transformation

Siro urges Budget 2027 funding for fibre blackspots

Up to 200,000 Irish premises could still miss full-fibre access unless ministers back targeted funding in Budget 2027, SIRO warned.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Zayo expands Corning fibre deal as AI demand surges
Data centers

Zayo expands Corning fibre deal as AI demand surges

Network builders are racing to secure fibre as AI traffic drives a multiyear expansion, with Zayo locking in supply to cut shortage risk.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026
GSA sees surge in satellite-to-cellphone partnerships
Unified Communications

GSA sees surge in satellite-to-cellphone partnerships

Commercial satellite services are moving into the mainstream, with direct-to-device deals now outpacing rural broadband in GSA's latest tally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026

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Constl secures USD $90 million for India fibre rollout
Network Infrastructure

Constl secures USD $90 million for India fibre rollout

The long-term funding will help Constl expand fibre capacity for hyperscalers and data centres as India's AI build-out accelerates.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Taara launches link planner for wireless optical networks
Digicel

Taara launches link planner for wireless optical networks

Operators can now gauge line-of-sight, weather risks and yearly availability before installing Taara's fibre-like light links.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2026
TUANZ calls for connectivity to be essential infrastructure
Broadband

TUANZ calls for connectivity to be essential infrastructure

Gaps in access and affordability are leaving one in 10 New Zealand households offline, prompting calls for stronger public investment and resilience.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
TLI Group adopts ArcGIS for Irish infrastructure work
Digital Transformation

TLI Group adopts ArcGIS for Irish infrastructure work

Real-time mapping is now helping TLI Group cut manual reporting and improve safety on broadband, power and renewables projects across Ireland.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2026
Europe's communications market is fragmenting - and that's exactly the opportunity
Unified Communications

Europe's communications market is fragmenting - and that's exactly the opportunity

Uneven fibre rollouts and rising AI risks are pushing enterprises to seek partners that can stitch together local needs across Europe.

By Dave Macfarlane • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2026
Telair marks 20 years as independent Australian telco
Network Infrastructure

Telair marks 20 years as independent Australian telco

Its national network upgrade is aimed at keeping business customers connected as demand for bandwidth and resilience continues to rise.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2026
Subco launches SMAP cable linking Australia's capitals
Network Infrastructure

Subco launches SMAP cable linking Australia's capitals

Australia's digital economy gains a major boost as a 5,000 km subsea route adds redundancy and capacity across the main capital cities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Jun 2026
UK Connect named Amazon Leo reseller for business users
Unified Communications

UK Connect named Amazon Leo reseller for business users

Business users in hard-to-reach sites will gain a new satellite option as UK Connect widens its managed network offer with Amazon Leo.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
Manchester tops UK's AI-ready cities for third year
Smart Cities

Manchester tops UK's AI-ready cities for third year

Regional competition for AI talent and investment is intensifying as Manchester keeps the UK's top spot, ahead of Bristol and Glasgow.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Millions risk buffering as football streaming surges
Broadband

Millions risk buffering as football streaming surges

Broadband gaps could spoil live action for 2.4 million UK households as millions stream football matches this summer.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
Feds backs CAD $13M in NWT broadband for Indigenous homes
Broadband

Feds backs CAD $13M in NWT broadband for Indigenous homes

Access to healthcare, education and emergencies should improve for up to 869 Indigenous households as Ottawa funds a northern broadband rollout.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Freeview NextGen brings free-to-air TV to broadband
Wi-Fi

Freeview NextGen brings free-to-air TV to broadband

Viewers will get free-to-air channels via broadband or Wi-Fi on compatible TVs, reducing reliance on aerials and separate apps.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026