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Broadband Forum Report Identifies Barriers to Autonomous Networks
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The Most Important Developments in Fiber Optics
From Bell Labs’ early experiments to today’s high-speed networks, discover the innovations that shaped the world of fiber optics and what comes next.
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Fiber Networks

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MDUs
Learn how providers can simplify fiber deployment in existing MDUs, reduce installation costs and disruptions, and prepare buildings for future demand.
Sept. 29, 2026
AFL and Alcyon Photonics are collaborating to develop fiber-to-PIC coupling technologies designed to support multi-core optical connectivity, high-density silicon photonics, and...
Sept. 16, 2026
InfraTech Cables has been selected for a three-year U.S. optical fiber cable supply program representing more than $180 million in projected demand, as demand for fiber infrastructure...
Sept. 15, 2026
Clearfield and WAV have announced a distribution alliance focused on expanding access to fiber connectivity, power, and infrastructure solutions for wireless network deployments...
Sept. 9, 2026

BEAD

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BEAD/BABA Rundown
This week, Justine Murphy covers Washington's first BEAD contracts, AT&T and Corning's $3 billion fiber supply agreement, and Wisconsin's payment milestones for satellite providers...
Oct. 2, 2026
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BEAD/BABA Rundown
This week, Justine Murphy discusses Minnesota's first BEAD project, California's scaled-back LEO awards, and a new international 6G initiative.
Aug. 7, 2026
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BEAD/BABA Rundown
This week, Justine Murphy discusses new mid-band spectrum plans, Tribal broadband funding, and the FCC's latest Covered List proposals.
July 10, 2026
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BEAD/BABA Rundown
This week, Justine Murphy discusses NTIA’s new guidance on BEAD non-service reason codes, new UCC-1 filing requirements for BEAD-funded equipment, and the FCC’s scrutiny of State...
June 26, 2026

4G & 5G

Keysight and UC Berkeley are exploring new over-the-air (OTA) measurement techniques designed to make testing advanced 6G devices and wireless systems faster and more flexible...
Sept. 29, 2026
Hubble Network is opening its satellite network to the public, enabling Bluetooth IoT devices to connect directly to satellites without new hardware.
Sept. 24, 2026
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Broadband Forum’s TR-517 Brings Matter and USP Together
The new Matter Service API provides broadband providers and developers with a standardized interface for managing Matter devices across manufacturers and deploying smart home ...
Aug. 24, 2026
Nokia has introduced what it describes as the industry's first commercial AI-RAN platform, combining AI, accelerated computing and Open RAN technologies to improve 5G network ...
July 21, 2026

Industry Trends

A new Comcast Business cybersecurity report examines 79.3 billion security events and finds AI accelerating cyberattacks while expanding the enterprise attack surface beyond traditional...
Oct. 5, 2026
Permitting requirements can influence the cost and feasibility of fiber network construction. A new economic study examines their impact on wireline broadband deployment across...
Oct. 5, 2026
GCG, a specialty wire and cable distribution platform with more than $1.1 billion in revenue, is being acquired by Rexel from Audax Private Equity in a deal expected to close ...
Sept. 29, 2026
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Study Finds Rapid Shift Toward Agentic AI in Network Operations
A new Omdia study of 1,000 IT and network operations leaders finds organizations rapidly moving toward agentic AI, with 84% expecting an AI-led operating model within 12 months...
Sept. 29, 2026

Technology

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Secure AI Networking
Learn how continuous verification, transaction monitoring and human approval can strengthen Zero Trust defenses against AI-era ransomware.
Sept. 22, 2026
California lawmakers have passed SB 813, a bill that would create a framework for independent organizations to assess AI safety, risk, and safeguards.
Sept. 2, 2026
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AI is transforming networking, cybersecurity and organizational strategy. Mark Fishburn examines agentic AI, Zero Trust, ransomware defense and human-AI collaboration.
Aug. 12, 2026
The collaboration between Cato Networks and OpenAI will focus on integrating AI into cybersecurity workflows, including vulnerability discovery and prioritization.
June 23, 2026