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Global Survey Confirms Telcos Embracing VDSL2 Vectoring
Broadbandtrends recently conducted a global service provider survey of Telco operators regarding their plans to deploy VDSL2 Vectoring. VDSL2 Vectoring is a noise-cancellation technology that enables operators to significantly increase the speeds offered over their existing copper infrastructure. Key findings … Continue reading
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Let the Gigabit Wars Begin (at least in Austin, TX)
Google announced today (April 9, 2013) that Austin, TX would be the next Google Fiber city, with service expected by mid-2014. Google Fiber will utilize a similar build-out strategy in Austin (that was used in Kansas City), by dividing the … Continue reading
Dear FCC: Stop Talking and Start Doing – Its Time to Put A PSTN Transition Plan in Place
The FCC held its first Technology Transition workshop on Monday March 18, 2013. The purpose of the workshop was to solicit input on three critical ongoing transitions: 1) TDM to IP; 2) copper to fiber and 3) wireline to wireless. Per … Continue reading
Posted in FCC, regulation, Service Provider
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The Fixed versus Mobile Condundrum – Part II
I wrote about this topic back in January 2012 , but felt it was worth a revisit given this opinion piece that appeared in Forbes today titled “Why High Speed Broadband Fibre Is Becoming Irrelevant” In this article, the author … Continue reading
Posted in broadband, mobile broadband, Service Provider
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North America Telcos Facing Uphill Broadband Struggle
North American telcos had a tough year in fixed broadband during 2012 – as net additions dropped 60% from the previous year, while cable net additions held steady. Telcos continue to be challenged by cable operators that are – on average- … Continue reading
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Demand for VDSL2 Vectoring Expected to Be Significant
Broadbandtrends recently published its Market Outlook and Vendor Scorecard Report for VDSL2 Vectoring. Key Findings: Alcatel-Lucent is the market leader for VDSL2 Vectoring and 27% of global VDSL2 ports will be vectored by 2017. This 2-part Report contains the VDSL2 Vector … Continue reading
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North American Telcos’ Struggle to Gain Broadband Subscriber Continues in 3Q12
North American Telco operators struggle to gain fixed broadband subscribers endures as cable operators continue to capture a larger share of the market through faster speeds and better bundles. During 3Q12, cable operators outpaced Telco (DSL + FTTx) by 7:1 in … Continue reading
Posted in broadband, earnings, Service Provider, video
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AT&T Details its $14 Billion Project Velocity-IP (VIP)
On Wednesday November 7, 2012, AT&T announced its Project Velocity IP (VIP) Plan. In short, it details AT&T’s plans to shift 99% of its network away from TDM to IP. I’ll provide more details in a moment, but this is really … Continue reading
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Demand for Global Fixed Broadband Slows Across All Regions in 2Q12
Demand for fixed broadband services slowed across all regions during 2Q12, growing only 1.9% to reach 604 million. North America experienced the slowest growth at 0.45% quarter-over-quarter (its slowest to date), while Asia Pacific experienced the strongest growth of all … Continue reading
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The Future of Television is on the Horizon
Liberty Global announced the long awaited launch of its Horizon TV product. Using the tag-line of “Endless TV” – the product takes the television experience to a new level by bringing together traditional broadcast TV along with online/on-demand content as well … Continue reading
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