New Constellations Vie to Reach Rural Frontiers
As fiber deployment remains costly in remote regions, satellite broadband is gaining a new lease on life. With fresh launches, hybrid architectures, direct-to-device trials, and state-backed pilot programs, the satellite era is entering a more competitive phase, offering viable alternatives to fiber in rural and underserved areas.
Multi-Gigabit Fiber Broadband via 10G-PON and XGS-PON Emerges as New Baseline
As service providers worldwide push multi-gigabit fiber access using 10G-PON and XGS-PON, legacy DSL and cable networks are increasingly at risk of retirement. This shift marks a turning point in broadband infrastructure: the industry is now treating multi-gigabit fiber as the baseline, not the premium tier.
Broadband Providers Launch Wi-Fi 7 Services, Tapping 6 GHz Band and Next-Gen Modulation
As Wi-Fi 7 emerges from draft into reality, broadband operators are racing to integrate it into home and business offerings—leveraging the full 6 GHz unlicensed spectrum and advanced modulation schemes to deliver ultra-low latency, multi-gigabit throughput, and more reliable connectivity in dense environments.
Open RAN Gains Momentum as Operators Shift Toward Cloud-Native 5G Standalone Architecture
Operators worldwide are accelerating adoption of Open RAN, replacing monolithic proprietary systems with modular, cloud-native, and virtualized architectures—particularly as 5G Standalone (5G SA) rollouts expand. The shift promises greater flexibility, cost savings, and multi-vendor interoperability, but also faces challenges in integration, performance, and ecosystem development.
Field Trials Launch for ISAC Networks as 6G Vision Gains Ground
Networks that both sense and communicate—so-called Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) systems—have moved beyond theory into early field trials. These tests suggest a paradigm shift toward 6G architectures that integrate detection and connectivity into a seamless infrastructure.
Advanced Broadband Photodetector Enables Day-Night Recognition
Headline: A pioneering research effort has led to the breakthrough development of an advanced photodetector material.Article: Photodetectors serve a critical role in various applications, including smart devices, security systems, environmental […]
