Linux Foundation Launches LF Broadband
July 25, 2024
The Linux Foundation has announced the formation of LF Broadband, an open and collaborative initiative aimed at driving innovation in open source broadband access. LF Broadband will support a range of projects transforming broadband networks and the Passive Optical Network (PON) industry, including the SEBA reference design for building open broadband networks and the VOLTHA open source project for virtualizing multi-vendor PON systems. These projects were previously hosted by the Open Networking Foundation and have
Marvell ships 51.2 Tbps Ethernet switch for AI Data Centers
July 25, 2024
Marvell Technology announced the production and customer deployment of its flagship 51.2 Tbps programmable Teralynx 10 Ethernet switch chip for cloud data centers. The Teralynx 10 is engineered to support training, inference, general-purpose computing, and other workloads, driving the scale of accelerated infrastructure in the rapidly growing AI sector. Marvell said its Teralynx 10 is designed with a clean-sheet switch architecture, delivering high bandwidth, ultra-low latency, low power consumption, high radix, and zero-latency-loss programmability. This
AT&T Eyes Fiber Reach Expansion via Capital-light Partnerships
July 25, 2024
AT&T is benefitting from a growing convergence between its fiber and wireless services, according commentary during the company’s Q2 2024 earnings call with CEO John Stankey. In the second quarter, AT&T added 239,000 new fiber subscribers, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of positive broadband net gains. This growth is part of a broader strategy to enhance connectivity across the United States, with nearly 28 million consumer and business locations now passed by AT&T’s fiber network.
Nokia Achieves World-First in Full Duplex Wireless Transmission
July 25, 2024
Nokia announced a significant breakthrough in wireless communications, achieving the first-ever full duplex transmission for wireless backhaul and fronthaul. This advancement is expected to play a crucial role in the evolution towards 6G and the development of spectrum beyond 100GHz. Operators worldwide have expressed the need for greater spectral efficiency, and Nokia’s innovative approach addresses this demand by enabling simultaneous transmission and reception of signals over a single channel, doubling the capacity of traditional frequency
NTIA launches $1.25 Billion Digital Equity Act Competitive Program
July 25, 2024
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has unveiled nearly $1 billion in funding aimed at ensuring communities have access to necessary devices and digital skills, regardless of background or circumstances. This funding marks the first opportunity under the Digital Equity Act’s $1.25 billion Competitive Grant Program and is a pivotal part of President Biden’s “Internet for All” initiative within his Investing in America agenda. Various organizations, including city and county governments, Native entities, certain
AT&T Q2 Results Highlight Fiber and 5G Growth
July 25, 2024
AT&T reported strong second-quarter results for 2024, showcasing progress in its 5G and fiber initiatives. The company highlighted durable and profitable customer growth in both sectors, with increasing revenues from Mobility services and broadband. Despite a slight decrease in overall revenues compared to the previous year, AT&T maintained its full-year financial guidance, demonstrating confidence in its ongoing strategies. In Q2, AT&T achieved revenues of $29.8 billion, with diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.49 and
