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The COVID-19 pandemic forced populations to make an immediate shift to working and schooling from home full-time, driving all of us to connect via the Internet. At Telia Carrier, we saw a 56% year-on-year traffic growth which remains high. The pandemic highlighted the Internet’s essential role. By providing the critical foundation of the Internet and enabling the core services that facilitate ubiq...

How are Broadband Service Providers (BSPs) leveraging technology tools and field-proven processes to improve operational workflows, collaboration and documentation during the installation process? How can this help reduce repeat install visits and ensure you deliver quality, speed, and lower your costs? Join us in this podcast discussion to learn: Innovative and modern approaches to improve instal...

Sumitomo Electric Lightwave was the first company to bring Air-Blown Fiber (ABF) technology to the United States over 30 years ago, and since then is the market’s leading company to provide the best ABF solution. Sumitomo’s FutureFLEX® Air-Blown Fiber® provides innovative ways to create a network path with 3 easy steps using 5 components. Topics of discussion: What are the 5 components of Air-Blow...

As we all know, there are a ton of buzzwords and hot topics being thrown around the industry these days; 5G, IoT, Future Proofing, etc. However, there’s one topic that seems to be on everyone’s minds but, for some reason, doesn’t get quite as much attention: ADSS (All-Dielectric Self-Supporting). So today, we’re going to dive into all things ADSS: what makes it unique, why it’s a hot topic, and mo...

5G transport deployment uncovers new challenges within every element of the network – core, transport, and radio access network (RAN) – when transitioning from 4G to 5G. It will also change the fiber optic technology that serves as the backbone connecting it all. Service providers, data center management, and technicians responsible for the deployment, installation, and maintenance of these networ...

2020 has seen a surge in demand for data – greater bandwidth and ultra-fast download speeds coupled with a new definition of network reliability. What’s next in 2021? With this demand, the question of scalability becomes increasingly critical as we explore emerging broadband network infrastructures and the essentials in a fiber optic installer’s toolkit for navigating a 5G-ready world.

"The Perfect Union: 5G and Small Cells” podcast will touch on why small cell deployment is so critical to a 5G network. Discover how utilizing Radio Access Networks (RAN) ultra-densification, large unused BW of millimeter-Wave (mmWave), Citizens Broadband Radio Services (CBRS) and advanced technologies such as beamforming will enable a successful 5G rollout.

Today’s broadband networks are an ever-changing work in progress, but the manner in which they are deployed doesn’t have to be. In this informative podcast from Preformed Line Products (PLP), you’ll hear tips on how to future proof your network and learn firsthand how PLP’s product design teams focus on adaptability throughout the product life cycle.    

Understanding the challenges from modeling, to design and build are critical to a successful RDOF award and deployment. Having the right partner to help navigate will make the difference. Join Larry Hamilton, Congruex Vice President Sales – Central Region, as he discusses the key considerations and solutions.

5G will bring about significant change in the way fiber-based fronthaul and radio access networks are built and operated. Managing change without impacting mobile network performance while keeping OPEX in check will be key to a successful transformation. In this podcast, we will delve into some of the challenges service providers may face and discuss how testing will support the 4G to 5G RAN evolu...

A conversation exploring how design decisions affect the overall project life-cycle in the ICT industry.