Offering ultra-high-speed broadband via fiber has become a key differentiator for serviceproviders in this era of rising bandwidth demands.
GPON or XGS-PON: Options for Fiber Deployments
By Marsha Hemmerich | April 4th, 2023 |Categories: GPoN, fiber, XGS-PON, fiber troubleshooting, fiber broadband, fiber deployment
What Weather Can Do To Your Fiber Optic Cables - Part 2: Ice
By Marsha Hemmerich | December 1st, 2022 |Categories: fiber optics, fiber troubleshooting, fiber broadband, weather-related Internet issues, internet issues
With winter weather coming, you face another serious challenge: freezing temperatures, snow, sleet and ice. The change in seasons means a shift in reasons why connectivity disruptions occur. Fiber optic cables are built to withstand most cold [...]
What Weather Can Do To Your Fiber Optic Cables - Part 1: Wind & Water
By Marsha Hemmerich | October 25th, 2022 |Categories: fiber optics, fiber troubleshooting, fiber broadband, weather-related Internet issues, internet issues
A lot has happened in recent years that’s changed people’s reliance on communication. Before the pandemic there was pressure to get the power back on after a storm, today it’s more about ‘Why isn’t my phone working? Why isn’t my internet working?’ [...]
The Open Access Model for Rural Broadband Networks
By Rick Yuzzi | July 19th, 2022 |Categories: fiber, fiber Internet, open access fiber, open access fiber network, open access networks, fiber broadband
Open Access broadband networks have been gaining ground over the past few years as governments and municipalities are noticing the many advantages they provide. It’s a way for a city to provide fast and affordable broadband service in areas where a [...]