INCA calls for Government and Ofcom support to reduce fibre advertising confusion to ensure customers are fully informed London, UK, April, 17, 2019 – The High Court ruling against CityFibre in the challenge to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over fibre advertising is a disappointment to operators building full fibre networks, the Independent Network Co-operative Association (INCA) has said. The ruling, delivered on Monday, dismissed CityFibre’s request for a Judicial Review of ASA’s decision that fixed line hybrid fibre connections containing copper, which are therefore slower, can be advertised as…
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INCA rolls-out rural roadshow to highlight full fibre potential for regions and enhance synergy between contributors
The INCA Rural Gigabit Future Events Programme, will enable national and local government and network providers to collaborate and share insight into the most effective ways to deliver rural connectivity London, UK, April 02, 2019 – The Independent Networks Co-operative Association (INCA) today announced its Rural Gigabit Future Events Programme, a unique events roadshow aimed at developing projects and initiatives to bring ultrafast connectivity to the UK’s hardest to reach and most remote locations. A series of six workshop events to cover the rural landscape of England and Wales, the…
Read MoreEmtelle Enhances Portfolio with New Solutions Team
The new team will drive solutions from concept to market to meet growing operator demand for ever-more simple and cost-effective installations Hawick, Scotland, January 17, 2019 – Emtelle, a leading provider of blown fibre, cabling and ducted solutions for the FTTX industry, today announced it has created a dedicated solutions team in response to rising global demand for customer-based solutions and increased product commoditisation. Focusing on developing new products and solutions that can be brought to market, the new team will grow Emtelle’s portfolio, building on the significant benefits Emtelle’s…
Read MoreINCA launches Gold Standard Quality Mark Scheme
The scheme will introduce a ‘seal of approval’ across full-fibre, hybrid, wireless and wholesale networks London, UK, 14 November, 2018: The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) today launched a new Gold Standard Quality Mark Scheme to highlight best practices in performance, design and operations, enabling consumers to buy with confidence when choosing internet packages. The initiative has been introduced to tackle what INCA says are confusing marketing messages from broadband providers and will provide an agreed set of definitions, covering technology, performance and customer service. Full-fibre, hybrid, wireless and wholesale…
Read MoreSSE Enterprise Telecoms, Three UK and Telefónica UK (O2) have agreed to support further fibre rollout in London
SSE Enterprise Telecoms’ high-capacity fibre ring in central London will link to Three UK and O2’s cell sites using London’s sewer system LONDON, UK – 28th September 2018 – SSE Enterprise Telecoms – one of the UK’s leading connectivity suppliers, and part of SSE plc – has today announced details of a fibre agreement with Three UK and O2 that will form the basis of enhanced fibre access in the country’s capital. The partnership centres around the use of SSE Enterprise Telecoms’ fibre ring – where a proportion of the…
Read MoreSterlite Tech to double its optical fibre cable solutions capacity to meet global demand for network densification
– Expansion will place the Company among the top integrated optical fibre and cabling companies globally Pune, India – September 17, 2018: Sterlite Tech [BSE: 532374, NSE: STRTECH], an end-to-end global technology leader in smarter digital networks, today announced the addition of 15 million fibre km to its optical fibre cabling capacity, doubling it to 33 million fibre km. This expansion will place the Company among the top integrated optical fibre and cabling technology providers globally. The Company’s Board of Directors has approved a Rs 320 crore ($44 million) capital…
Read MoreFujikura Europe Announces Launch of its New Smart Single Fibre Fusion Splicer: The 41S
Operators can save time and cost with the new wireless solution Chessington, UK, 6th August 2018: Fujikura Europe, leaders in connectivity and splicing technology, has announced the launch of its latest single fibre active cladding alignment fusion splicer. Designed for FTTX applications, the next-generation smart 41S splicer boasts innovative features in a compact and robust package. Wirelessly connecting to the CT50 fibre cleaver using Bluetooth technology, the 41S enables a range of pioneering functions that will improve the overall installation time, cost and efficiency for operators. Compared to its predecessor…
Read MoreSSE Enterprise Telecoms to unbundle 177 BT exchanges to enhance UK business connectivity
Three UK will be first to use the enhanced network to underpin its 5G ambitions, while the project will bring over 180,000 new UK business postcodes into play for SSE Enterprise Telecoms LONDON, UK – 09 July 2018, – SSE Enterprise Telecoms – one of the UK’s leading connectivity suppliers, and part of SSE plc – has today announced details of a major project to unbundle 177 BT exchanges, to meet the significant demand for high-capacity fibre connectivity amongst UK businesses. The project, which will be rolled out over the…
Read MoreSterlite Tech unveils 5G, FTTH enabling network technologies at ANGA COM 2018
The new offerings provide both high fibre capacity and reduced deployment time Cologne, Germany and Pune, India – June 14, 2018: Sterlite Tech [BSE: 532374, NSE: STRTECH], a global technology leader in web-scale digital networks, unveiled a bouquet of all new 5G-enabling fronthaul and Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) network technologies at ANGA COM 2018. The global debut of the Airblown Micro cable, Micro cable – 4mm, Micro Bullet Series Cable and the Riser Cable highlights Sterlite Tech’s continuous commitment to disruptive network designs, and innovative research and development. Built on its globally…
Read MoreEmtelle introduces FS:Detect, the latest enhancement of its FiSpy microduct connection system
Building on FiSpy’s growing reputation, FS:Detect enables operators and their network construction partners to quickly identify the exact location of faults or failed fibre installation. Hawick, Scotland, June 11, 2018 – Emtelle, a leading provider of blown fibre and ducted network solutions for the telecoms industry, has added FS:Detect to its product range to create an innovative integrated kit designed to pinpoint damage and deliver error-free microduct selection in fibre networks, significantly reducing costly repairs and installation time. Developed by New Zealand-based FiComms, the FiSpy kit consists of two complementary…
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