O-RAN
Ericsson and Nokia Align Automation Platforms to Speed Autonomous Network Development
Interoperability push comes as operators build mobile networks using equipment from multiple vendors.
Chips
Nvidia Targets AI Infrastructure Bottleneck With $2 Billion Photonics Investment
Investment backs new U.S. manufacturing and fabrication capacity with photonics company Lumentum.
Briefs
Accenture to Acquire Ookla, Strengthening Network Intelligence and Data
The consultancy aims to use Ookla's data-collection services to help ISPs, hyperscalers, and enterprises optimize networks.
Innovation
CTA Names Kinsey Fabrizio CEO as Gary Shapiro Shifts to Executive Chair
Shapiro, formerly CEO and executive chair, sheds the CEO title for Fabrizio, who adds the role to her existing portfolio as president.
Infrastructure
Nokia Secures Altafiber Contract to Expand Fiber Networks in Ohio and Hawaii
Nokia will deploy 25G PON and advanced optical technologies to support Altafiber’s multi-gig broadband expansion across the Midwest and Hawaii.
Broadband's Impact
NARUC Releases Series to Spur Recruitment for Public Service Careers
The series follows the day to day of several Public Utilities Commission workers in Ohio.
Briefs
Shared Infrastructure Provider Boldyn Partners With SEA-TAC
The project by Boldyn Networks, will bring 5G connectivity to more than 1 million square feet across the Seattle airport.
Fiber
Midwest-Based Fiber Builder Passed Three Million Locations Nationwide
New ownership structure accelerated deployment across 19 states.
Briefs
ISPs Increase Speeds With Next-Gen Wireless Equipment
Enhanced radio platforms delivered 2.5x faster speeds service without new fiber construction.
Infrastructure
Military Families to Access Free Fiber After Network Launch
eCommunity’s new build delivers gigabit service across Fort Gordon.
Briefs
Maine Broadband Official to Leave Post Following BEAD Plan Approval
Allenby helped shape programs reaching thousands of unconnected Maine households.
Wireless
Rio to Test Laser-Based Internet by Taara in City-Wide AI Plan
More than 20 light links will form a high-capacity urban backbone.
Arkansas Partners With Google to Launch Free Tech Training
Free online courses aim to build high-skill workforce
Briefs
Telecom Trade Executive to Exit NCTA
James Assey plans to advise the group after departure.
Briefs
Chamber Sues to Block $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
The business lobby says rule exceeds Immigration and Nationality Act
Briefs
Texas Faces Court Fight Over App-Store Rules for Minors
The tech group said age consent rules compel and restrict lawful speech.
