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SubOptic, Sparkle and University of Genoa team up for world’s first subsea cable degree

Total Telecom

The agreement includes among its main academic objectives the implementation the world’s first post-graduate course on submarine fibre optic cables. The agreement was signed by Federico Delfino, Rector of the University of Genoa, Jayne Stowell, Board Member of the SubOptic Foundation, and Enrico Bagnasco, CEO of Sparkle.

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Eutelsat, Mediatek, and Airbus successfully trial 5G NTN over LEO satellites 

Total Telecom

Sharp and Rhode & Schwarz provided the antenna and test equipment, while Airbus-built satellites handled the connection. A 5G device connected to the network via satellite and exchanged data successfully. The initiative aims to expand connectivity in areas where traditional broadband infrastructure is lacking.

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Vodafone using drones to plug holes in damaged networks

Total Telecom

News Using Taaras wireless optical networking tech, two drones can establish a birectional connection over multiple kilometres, allowing the operator to bypass damaged sections of its network This week, Vodafone has announced it is piloting a new drone solution aimed at helping networks stay operational in the event of cable damage.

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Brits urged to go ‘urban mining’ for copper in ‘drawers of doom’

Total Telecom

According to the study, these “drawers of doom” across the UK could contain up to 38,449 tonnes of copper in the form of unused devices and related cables. Anything with a plug, battery or cable can be reused and recycled and there’s somewhere near you to do it.”

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Mobile Internet Setup for Vanlife: Infrastructure Insights from The Road Two Spoons

Telecoms Infrastructure Blog

In todays age of digital nomadism, mobile connectivity isnt a luxuryits a necessity. It combines cellular and satellite connectivity with intelligent routing and efficient power usedemonstrating how mobile networking hardware can be optimised for life on the road.

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Cloud Service Provider Standardizes on NextSTEP™ Fiber Management System

Gap Wireless

To maximize network connectivity, availability and scalability while minimizing latency in their cloud data centers, the customer adopted a two-tier spine-leaf architecture. The Wirewerks’ NextSTEP System deploys faster, simplifies operations, scales easily and reduces costs.

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Improving Network Resiliency in the Face of Extreme Weather

Broadband Breakfast

Other solutions for network providers to consider include: Bury where possible For communities building their own broadband networks or incumbent telcos expanding their coverage, the ideal method is to place the cabling underground.   In these circumstances, your only option is likely placing cable on utility poles.

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