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Remote workers pay thousands for home office costs
Workers are shouldering higher bills for desks, devices and utilities as employers shift the cost of remote work into homes.
Verizon offers USD $25,000 reward over California vandalism
Verizon is offering USD $25,000 for information leading to convictions over network vandalism that has disrupted services in California.
DE-CIX & South Front extend Chicago access in Midwest
Smaller Upper Midwest internet providers can now reach Chicago content and gaming networks without building their own city PoP, cutting costs and latency.
Firewalla launches managed switches for Zero Trust
Initial units will be scarce as Firewalla extends Zero Trust controls to wired devices with managed switches priced from USD $300.
T-Mobile deploys FICO platform for zero-downtime onboarding
Zero outages now support more than 1 million monthly credit checks as T-Mobile prepares to expand home broadband and connected devices.
Taara, StarTouch partner to deliver optical wireless connectivity
Taara and StarTouch join forces to deliver rapid, fibre-like wireless optical connectivity across the US, targeting enterprises in challenging locations.
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Airspan acquires Cambium fixed wireless lines & staff
The deal broadens Airspan's reach in fixed wireless and brings more than 135 employees, with no financial terms disclosed.
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.
Airties launches Aura AI engine for telecoms support
Turknet is first to use the system as operators seek to cut support costs, reduce engineer visits and fix broadband faults faster.
NETSCOUT expands DDoS defence to stop attacks at source
Service providers could cut disruption and transit costs as infected routers and cameras are blocked from launching botnet attacks on the internet.
Contrivian completes Big Network merger for Starlink
Enterprise and government users could gain a single managed network as the deal lets Contrivian blend Starlink, fibre and 5G across one platform.
Netskrt to support FIFA World Cup streaming delivery
Streaming platforms face major pressure as Netskrt takes on the World Cup, where demand is expected to top 1.5 billion viewers.
Ruckus updates Hospitality Edition with AI & Wi-Fi 7
Hotels can cut support calls and upgrade costs as the latest RUCKUS One edition adds AI network monitoring, property system links and Wi-Fi 7.
Harmonic unveils AI tools for fibre network operations
Rural fibre roll-outs could become cheaper and easier to manage as the new kit targets faults, deployment hurdles and system integration.
ACI joins Harmonic open cOS Amply ecosystem for DOCSIS 4.0
Broadband operators can now manage ACI amplifiers through Harmonic's software, giving DOCSIS 4.0 upgrades a lower-cost path on existing networks.
Cambridge Broadband opens first US office in Texas
The move gives US broadband operators local support, faster deliveries and a new base for CBNG's 5G fixed wireless rollout in Texas.
Wireless Broadband Alliance sets Wi-Fi security rules
Rogue access points, credential theft and privacy breaches are the main threats the new guidelines aim to reduce across public and enterprise Wi-Fi.
RugGear joins TCCA in critical communications push
Rugged handset maker RugGear will help shape standards for public safety and first responders as broadband systems replace older radio networks.
KBRO expands Taiwan broadband with Harmonic fibre-on-demand
Taiwanese customers are set to get faster broadband in demand hotspots as KBRO uses Harmonic’s system to avoid duplicating network infrastructure.
Wireless Broadband Alliance sees Wi-Fi 7 gains in offices
Office network operators could see faster uploads and far lower lag as Wi-Fi 7 trials showed gains of up to 116% under interference.
AI healthcare needs low-latency links, says DE-CIX chief
Wider use of medical AI will stall without faster networks, as surgeons and emergency teams need near-real-time links to work safely.
Vodafone Germany taps Aurora, HUBER+SUHNER for cable upgrade
Vodafone Germany chooses Aurora and HUBER+SUHNER to roll out DAA and virtual CMTS tech, boosting cable speeds and cutting headend power.
Contrivian Constellation unites LEO networks into one
Contrivian launches Constellation, a single LEO satellite service unifying Starlink, Amazon Leo and others for uninterrupted connectivity.
CMA partners Rivada for secure LEO satellite links
CMA Technology will resell Rivada's gateway-less LEO “Outernet” to deliver secure, low-latency satellite links for US federal and commercial users.
Zyxel expands WiFi 7 OpenWiFi-ready access point line
Zyxel broadens its WiFi 7 access point range with four OpenWiFi-ready models, promising ISPs more flexibility and vendor choice.
AIDA Cruises deploys OpenRoaming Wi‑Fi across fleet
AIDA Cruises adopts OpenRoaming Wi‑Fi across its 11-ship fleet, promising seamless, log-in free connectivity for 1.5 million guests a year.