Broadbandtrends recently conducted it annual global service provider survey of leading broadband operators regarding their plans to deploy 10G PON technology within their network. 10G PON offers operators the opportunity to offer both higher bandwidth and symmetrical services, while simultaneously addressing the bandwidth, latency and the densification requirements of the emerging 5G network. GPON remains the most prevalent FTTH technology. However, its current bandwidth c

I’ve been working remote for over 23 years – since 1997 when I convinced a company that it was unnecessary for me to relocate considering how much travel I would be doing. Thankfully they agreed. But for the millions of people that are now working remote – let me tell you how GREAT you have it – because it is a very different experience from 1997. And I think I can safely speak from experience. Broadband In 1997 – dial up internet was still the primary way you connected. I

This past weekend, I had the honor to attend AT&T’s SHAPE event that explores the convergence of technology and entertainment.  Held at Warner Bros. Studios – on a sound stage, no less – the event brought together a wide variety of exhibits and speakers to discuss and demonstrate how new technologies like mixed reality, interactive storytelling, emerging tech in networking,  and blockchain (yes, blockchain) are transforming digital media, film, television, and gaming.   This

Each quarter Akamai Networks publishes its “State of Internet Report” (SOI), providing data gathered from its globally distributed Intelligent Platform about attack traffic, broadband adoption, and mobile connectivity.  Countries included in the report are those that had more than 25,000 unique IPv4 addresses that requested content from Akamai during the quarter.  During 1Q16 – 146 countries qualified for inclusion. For broadband speed related data – the report offers statist

North America Broadband subscribers reached nearly 115 million at the end of 1Q16. Cable operators continued to add significantly more new broadband subscribers than Telcos, accounting for 90 percent of all fixed broadband network additions in 1Q16. At the end of 1Q16, fixed broadband penetration of U.S. households is 84 percent and 92 percent of Canadian households.During 1Q16, cable represented 59 percent of subscribers, while Telco (DSL + FTTH) is 38 percent and “other” is

Broadbandtrends  recently conducted a global service provider survey of broadband operators regarding their plans to offer Gigabit Broadband Services.  The 2014 survey analyzes results from 88 interviews with ILEC, CLEC, Municipalities, Utilities and Alternative over-builders in all four major regions. For the full press release, please read (BBT_PR_SPSurveyGigabit_OCT202014). This survey provides insight into timing of deployments; key drivers; key challenges; technology sel

Check out our latest post over at ADVA Optical’s Technically Speaking blog.  We take a closer look at the current state of gigabit broadband click here to read #broadband #FTTH #gigabit

The pressure is mounting on incumbent operators to step up to plate with its broadband services – as Google Fiber announced that it was in early discussions with 34 cities in 9 metro areas around the United States to explore what it would take to bring a new fiber-optic network to their community. Google plans, as early as next week, to send teams to these potential cities to meet with city officials and begin the two-part planning process. Part 1:  Provide checklist to citie

The FCC issued its latest Internet Access Services report for the period ending December 31, 2012, which provide details on fixed and mobile broadband in the United States.  Total broadband connections were 261.7 million, consisting of 92.6 million fixed and 169.2 million mobile broadband connections. Some highlights from the report include the following: 55% of fixed broadband subscribers receive download speeds > 10 Mbps (up from 48% in 1H12 and 46% in 2011); 59% of mobile

The great debate continues on whether or not consumers really need gigabit speeds.  Let’s take a look back on a few other times the industry underestimated the market: “There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in his home” – Ken Olsen, founder of legendary minicomputer company DEC and of course, the equally famous, “640K should be enough for anybody” – Bill Gates, Microsoft Founder On the other hand, operators can take a more pragmatic view of the market: “If

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 city into Fiberhoods and requiring pre-registration.  The areas that meet the pre-registration goals and have the highest levels of participation will be built out first. It is expected they will also offer similar pricing and packages with

On Friday, January 18, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski issued his Gigabit Challenge – calling for at least one gigabit testbed community in all 50 states by 2015.    It should be noted that this is simply a verbal challenge – not based on any type of regulatory policy or driven by any type of broadband stimulus funding.  The FCC did state that it would  actively engage with broadband providers and community leaders to help achieve this goal with plans to create a new online c

Between Verizon’s 2Q12 earnings call and Lowell McAdam’s (Verizon’s Chairman & CEO) participation at the Guggenheim Securities Symposium, there was a lot of talk last week regarding the controlled shutdown of its copper plant. Verizon has made no secret of its plans to rid its network of copper – going all the way back to 2004 when they began deployment of its FTTP network and the FCC ruled that incumbent operators no longer had to offer unbundled local loops. Four years ago

Broadbandtrends recently released its vendor scorecard report for VDSL2 Vectoring. Broadbandtrends interviewed and surveyed a number of DSLAM vendors regarding their capabilities to support and provide VDSL2 Vectoring solutions during April & May 2012. The goal of this survey was to gain a better understanding of the features supported and experience related to VDSL2 vectoring deployments to determine which vendors were well positioned to leverage this opportunity. Broadbandt

The NTIA recently issued its quarterly status report related to the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP). For refresher purposes – As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, both the NTIA and the RUS announced broadband stimulus programs.  The NTIA’s Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) was primarily focused on middle-mile infrastructure, Public Computing Centers (PCC) and Sustainable Broadband Adoption  (SBA) programs.  Th

The European Commission recently provided an update on the implementation of the national broadband plans in the EU-27 countries, along with Croatia, Norway and Switzerland. For reference, the Digital Agenda for Europe (DAE) required all Member States to devise and make operational by 2012, national broadband plans which would enable the EU to meet the broadband targets for Europe by 2020.  Those targets are as follows: Basic broadband (512kbps to 4Mbps) to all by 2013 Fast b

Earlier this week, Verizon and Coinstar announced the formation of a joint venture that will combine Redbox DVD/Blu-ray rentals with video on-demand streaming and download services from Verizon. There were few details provided about the service which is scheduled to be launched in the second half of 2012. The JV provides Verizon with an opportunity to sell video services outside of its operating territory and possibly create some interesting mobile broadband packaging with it

Verizon announced its 4Q11 earnings this am and provided an update on its wireline status.  For the quarter, Verizon had a net growth of 98K broadband lines (+201k FiOS and -103k DSL).  FiOS TV net additions were 194k, while its FiOS Digital Voice experienced its strongest growth at +424k. Some highlights: Total FiOS Internet customers are 4.817 million Total FiOS Video customers are 4.137 million Total FiOS Digital voice customers are 1.884 million Total FiOS RGUs are 10.874

2012 will prove to be a pivotal year for fixed broadband demand.  In some countries, especially those with very robust mobile networks, demand for fixed broadband has started to decline and in those countries where the fixed infrastructure was never reliable (such as India and most of Africa), demand for fixed broadband has never met the expected demand.  Combine that with an ever-increasing number of operators rolling out LTE (49 commercial LTE networks as of Jan 5, 2012, pe

There has been alot of discussion around a NY Times opinion piece that discusses the New Digital Divide.  I have offered my own opinion via the Calix Blog.  You can read the article here. #broadband #regulatory