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BT pushes for accelerated withdrawal from “outdated” copper landline network as faults rise 

Total Telecom

BT warns that delays in migrating to digital connectivity could disrupt critical systems such as fire alarms, lift phones, and even water monitoring sensors. Were working with customers to review their technology estate, test their critical devices and switch to more reliable connectivity by the end of 2025, he continued.

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California Assembly Committee Advances Broadband Affordability, Copper Retirement Bills

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2025 – The California State Assembly's communications committee advanced two broadband bills Wednesday, both of which will now be taken up by the chamber’s appropriations committee. ” At least Vermont and Massachusetts are also considering affordable broadband legislation.

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Exclusive Series: Municipal Broadband and Open Access

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, September 16, 2024 – In the United States, before there were extensive broadband open access networks, there were simply municipal broadband networks.   And more than a third of those municipal broadband communities offer open access networks to their citizens. The pilot phase, costing $2.26

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Altice USA Loses 50,000 Broadband Subscribers in Q3

Broadband Breakfast

4, 2024 – Altice USA reported net broadband subscriber losses of 50,000 in the third quarter on Monday, with 10,000 of those coming from the shuttered Affordable Connectivity Program. The majority of those were existing customers whom Altice migrated to fiber as it continues to upgrade its infrastructure. 

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How will the CityFibre–Sky deal really affect BT? 

Total Telecom

News Last week’s wholesale deal has divided opinions on what the future holds for the UK’s broadband market In the wake of last week’s news in which Sky and CityFibre announced a long-term partnership , various reports were published suggesting the deal would be a challenge for the UK incumbent BT. Get discounted last minute tickets here!

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The future evolution of ODN technologies

Total Telecom

In traditional ODN construction, the feeder optical cables, distribution optical cables, and drop cables are stripped or terminated onsite for fiber connection. In both OSP and ISP scenarios, cable distribution boxes need to be opened before optical cable installation and connection.

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TalkTalk to shift customers to Kraken platform

Total Telecom

The partnership will see TalkTalk customers migrate from various legacy internal platforms to Kraken, which uses a single universal model to simplify all aspects of customer service, for both customers and colleagues. TalkTalk expects to migrate its 2.3m Next, as well as other major utilities around the world.

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