Fiber Connect
Swedish Software Firm and AT&T Lead Open Access Standards Push in U.S.
A 165-member standards body aims to make it cheaper and faster for internet providers to share fiber networks across North America.
COS Systems
COS Systems delivers cloud-hosted software to plan, build, and manage broadband networks globally. COS Business Engine is a proven network management solution (BSS/OSS) supporting traditional ISPs as well as Open Access networks. The end-to-end platform provides self-service management, digital sales, and marketing through an online marketplace. It is simple and intuitive for customers and employees to use and offers a great user experience, increasing take rates and revenues.
Open Access
Open Access Networks Gain Momentum as Industry Shifts Toward Shared Infrastructure
Industry leaders say the broadband sector is increasingly embracing open access and shared network infrastructure models that were once considered off-limits in the U.S. market.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on June 11, 2025 – How Tribal Broadband Has Progressed
Many Tribal Nations have begun to build and operate networks that reflect their own needs and sovereignty.
International
Global Leaders Share Insights on Broadband Success, Open Access
Fiber deployment emerges as a common thread despite vastly different market conditions.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on March 26, 2025 - Broadband Programs Outside of the U.S.
What can the U.S. learn from international broadband programs?
Digital Infrastructure Investment
Open Access Execs Offer Advice on Partnerships, Community
Officials said more choice leads to better consumer outcomes, but communication is key.
Expert Opinion
Open Access: Ensuring A Successful Public-Private Partnership
The risk with today’s most common partnerships is that once the private partner owns the last mile, the municipality loses control.
White Papers
How to Successfully Invest in FTTH Infrastructure
To succeed with your investment, you need to understand market dynamics, control costs, and adopt advanced software solutions
Digital Infrastructure Investment
Broadband Breakfast on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 – Recap of the Digital Infrastructure Investment Summit
This session of Broadband Breakfast Live Online will recap the full-day conference on Tuesday, December 5.
BBC
Utility-Based Broadband Touted as Solution for Addressing Digital Divide
Broadband infrastructure can be seen as a fourth utility after water, gas and electricity.
AMBER alerts
Metronet and Vexus Merge, Instagram Launches AMBER alerts, Collaboration at Fiber Connect
Metronet announced it has completed its merger with Vexus Fiber.
Infrastructure
Funding Should Focus on Fiber, and Deployment is Critical to Improving User Experience
February 2, 2021—With new leadership at the Federal Communications Commission, there is a strong probability that more agency focus and aid will be directed towards broadband deployment, advocates for broadband deployment said on January 26. They said that there is currently a great need for direct
COS Systems
COS Systems Acquired by Pivot Partners, Google Fiber Gets Back to Work, Traverse City Launches Ultra-Fast Network
COS Systems, a software provider specializing in open access networks, has been acquired by Pivot Partners, a Swedish private equity firm. Though their early work in the Swedish market, COS System has been rapidly expanding in North America. See “COS Systems Brings Swedish Knack for Tech to Open Acc
Broadband Communities
Auto-Provisioning of Open Access Networks in North America Possible Through Nokia and COS Systems Partnership
September 28, 2020 — COS Systems, a company which has been automating service provisioning on fiber networks in Europe since 2008, is working in partnership with Nokia to introduce this functionality to open access networks in North America. Auto-provisioning, or automatic zero-touch provisioning, o
Infrastructure
Open Access Network Builders Discuss Ownership Models for Next Generation Broadband Infrastructure
Who will construct, finance own and operate digital infrastructure needs of the future?
Infrastructure
Broadband Breakfast Gears Up for Digital Infrastructure Investment Physical/Virtual Event
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 — In a webinar hosted by Broadband Breakfast and Broadband Communities on Tuesday, panelists previewed a discussion on last mile infrastructure, which will be expanded on Broadband Breakfast Live Online webinar on June 3, and other topics associated with broadband infrastructur
