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Fibre stories

NBN advances net-zero target to 2045 with $3 billion fibre plan

NBN Co aims for net-zero emissions by 2045, accelerating its target from 2050 and committing to renewable energy and energy-efficient fibre upgrades across Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025

Fibre

Superloop announces AUD $20 million deals in student housing

Superloop has secured three major PBSA contracts worth over AUD $20 million, including exclusive deals with Journal Student Living and Campus Living Villages.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024

Fibre

Vocus to deploy Ciena's WL6e tech for high-capacity, energy-efficient networks

Vocus will become the first operator to deploy Ciena's cutting-edge WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) technology, enhancing network capacity and energy efficiency amid increasing bandwidth requirements.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024

Global Stories

Fibre stories

Space Technologies

Broadcom unveils VeloSky for seamless converged networking

Broadcom has launched VeloSky, a unified solution enabling Communication Service Providers to seamlessly integrate fibre, cellular and satellite services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025

Fibre

Speedcast surpasses sale of 10,000 Starlink kits milestone

Speedcast has surpassed the sale of 10,000 Starlink kits, marking a significant milestone in their connectivity solutions for enterprise and maritime sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024

Network Infrastructure

Ethernity Networks boosts UEP2025 with PON capabilities

Ethernity Networks has upgraded its UEP2025 edge platform with new PON optical line termination features, empowering operators to deploy fibre-based networks more efficiently.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024

Firewalls

Superloop extends Ixom partnership, enhances security solutions

Superloop extends contract with Ixom, enhancing global SASE security across 40+ locations until 2028, boosting network performance with Palo Alto tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024

Network Infrastructure

CommScope reveals next-gen SYSTIMAX 2.0 connectivity portfolio

CommScope unveils SYSTIMAX 2.0, the next generation of its building and data centre connectivity portfolio, offering advanced solutions in structured cabling to tackle evolving technological infrastructural demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024

Unified Communications

Hybrid fibre coaxial market to be US$24 billion by 2033: FMI

Market players overspend on research and development to enhance their product portfolio and collaborate with other businesses.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Fibre stories

Gaming

Chorus announces free speed upgrade for NZ fibre users

Chorus is set to enhance wholesale fibre broadband speeds for over 700,000 New Zealand homes at no extra cost, starting June 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025

Unified Communications

TP-Link launches Omada DR3650v, a new DSL Gateway

TP-Link has launched its first DSL Gateway, the Omada DR3650v, designed to improve networking for small to medium-sized businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024

Network Infrastructure

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise unveils new networking solution for FMI

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has upgraded PT Fiber Media Indonesia's network in Greater Jakarta, using advanced SPB technology to enhance speed, connectivity, and security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024

Gaming

ClearFibre completes first phase of Cardiff fibre broadband rollout

ClearFibre completes phase one of Cardiff's 1Gbps hyperfast fibre broadband project, promising faster internet and support for remote work and businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024

EduTech

InternetNZ research highlights Kiwis' concerns about online world

InternetNZ's upcoming research, unveiling NZ's attitudes to the online world and AI, also highlights increasing concerns about cyberbullying and online harm.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024

Unified Communications

Chorus announces major growth of New Zealand's fibre network

Chorus unveils plans to expand New Zealand's fibre network, bringing high-speed internet to an additional 10,000 businesses and homes across 59 communities nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024

Network Infrastructure

Unison Group sells fibre subsidiary to Tuatahi First Fibre

Unison Group has sold its fibre subsidiary, Unison Fibre, to Tuatahi First Fibre, expanding the provider's network across the North Island and promising enhanced services for its customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024

Unified Communications

St Michaels development in Manchester to receive 10Gbps business internet

The £400m St Michaels development in Manchester will provide top-tier office space and luxury apartments with up to 10Gbps internet within 24 hours of installation, courtesy of Telcom's Preconnect service.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024

Network Infrastructure

Maximizing fibre speed and reliability through advanced orchestration and assurance solutions

The demand for faster connectivity has led to the rise of fibre optics, but challenges remain. Here are the enablers for successful network transformation.

By Dibyendu Dey • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2023