Broadband networks are evolving toward converged architectures that blend HFC, fiber, wireless, and edge connectivity, pushing the physical layer to new levels of density, speed...
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This webinar will provide insights into new deployment and technological trends for fiber and fiber connectors.
Oct. 13, 2026
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Attendees will gain practical insight into the optical and networking innovations enabling tomorrow's AI factories, while hearing firsthand how operators are balancing immediate...
Oct. 8, 2026
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Discover how optical spectrum analyzers reveal the hidden details of light, which six parameters define their performance, and how different architectures compare, so you can ...
Sept. 9, 2026

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As 800G and 1.6T interconnects become mainstream in AI data centers, the industry is evaluating LRO vs. HYBRID half-DSP architectures. LRO reduces module power by shifting more...
Sept. 29, 2026
Lightwave will host its AI Fabric: Scaling the Networks Behind Tomorrow's AI Factories roundtable on September 23 during the ECOC 2026. In other news, TDS remains bullish about...
Sept. 18, 2026

5G

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The service provider’s transition to bulk is driving up new broadband and video subscriber additions.
Sept. 21, 2026
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Astound, like other broadband players, is undergoing a transition. The service provider is merging with GFiber to create a larger independent broadband provider, as the fiber...
Sept. 21, 2026
The vendor will continue to ramp up its product sets for DOCSIS 4.0 as well as other areas, including PON, virtual Broadband Network Gateway (vBNG) and security.
Sept. 20, 2026
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The service provider is finding it can add more wireless customers in markets it didn't reach with broadband before.
Sept. 15, 2026

Earnings

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The optical vendor is seeing strong customer demand and a backlog it expects to grow even faster in the fourth quarter.
Sept. 22, 2026
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The service provider is confident that it can build on its growing fiber base in its cable territories to effectively battle the emerging presence of fiber overbuilders.
Sept. 17, 2026
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While still early in the integration process, the service provider is confident Alkira can unlock increased adoption over time, enabling revenue upside.
Sept. 15, 2026
The construction company continues to secure contracts to build fiber that will connect data centers across markets and support burgeoning AI-driven demand.
Sept. 14, 2026

Test

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EXFO’s FTBx-88810 Series provides wide versatility, covering all rates from 1G to 800G—including 800ZR—and supporting Ethernet, OTN, Fibre Channel, and coherent optics in one ...
Feb. 12, 2026
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The company conducted an end-to-end Ultra Ethernet test across its data center switch family.
Oct. 7, 2025
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In this episode of the Broadband Pulse podcast, host Sean Buckley, editor in chief of Lightwave and BTR, talked to the Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) about the importance...
May 20, 2025
While operators initially battled macroeconomic headwinds and technical complexity, testing engagements show new 5G wireless industry momentum.
April 29, 2025

Network Automation

The new initiative is designed to help improve the consumer broadband experience.
Sept. 19, 2023
The combination of Render Networks’ geospatial network construction platform with VETRO’s cloud-native fiber network planning and management system will accelerate customer connections...
June 26, 2023
The company expects to deliver an end-to-end equipment line for disaggregated communication networks.
May 22, 2023
TR-489 “Authentication of an ONU and selection of eOMCI or vOMCI” will offer system integrators, network operators, and equipment manufacturers a clear framework to accelerate...
May 18, 2023