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Ciena Publishes Report Analyzing the Impact of AI, DCI, and Cloud Evolution on Wave Services Demand

Total Telecom

It observed an increasing use of wave services for cloud on-ramps, which is demonstrated by the metro geographical scope (41%) along with the dominance of retail customers (58%). Submarine cable growth In addition, Ciena’s report looks at the growth of submarine cables.

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APFN announces final step in corporate consolidation plan

Total Telecom

Having brought together five businesses – Giganet, Jurassic Fibre, Swish Fibre, the original AllPoints Fibre, and Cuckoo – into a single group, APFN (a wholesale business) and Cuckoo (a retail business) now operate as self-standing companies, owned by Fern Fibre. Now that that process is complete, some leadership changes are taking place.

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A Fistful of Dollars: The Cable Cowboy Ropes Cox Communications

Telegeography

cable giants Charter Communications and Cox Communications entered into a definitive agreement to combine their businesses in a “ transformative transaction ” that will create an industry leader in the U.S. cable sector. In May, U.S.

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9 Best Walkie Talkie Headsets for Security Teams [2025 Buying Guide]

Waveband Communications

While Bluetooth models provide enhanced mobility and eliminate cable management issues, organizations should verify their existing radio equipment supports this technology or budget for additional adapters to ensure seamless integration. For loud venues, prioritize NRR over SNR since hearing protection is paramount.

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Vocus to acquire TPG’s fibre and fixed network assets for $3.35bn 

Total Telecom

Vocus will also gain access to TPG’s fibre network, IT assets, and international submarine cables, including the PPC-1 cable linking Sydney to Guam. The deal will significantly extend Vocus’ reach, adding more than 50,000 km of fibre and connecting nearly 20,000 buildings across all Australian capital cities.

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Colt combines LEO satellite and 5G in latest offering

Total Telecom

Managed LEO+, now available to Colt customers across 65 countries, brings a greater choice of networking technologies to businesses with operations such as production facilities, manufacturing sites and retail locations in rural and hard-to-reach areas.

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South Korean telcos accused of collusion, may face fines of $4bn

Total Telecom

SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus are accused of sharing internal information with each other between 2015 and 2022, allegedly to align their sales incentives paid to mobile phone retailers. According to local media , if the FTC’s decision is finalised, the regulator intends to charge SKT between $1.05 billion and $1.63 billion, KT between $750.7