Powering Middle East with Connectivity for a More Sustainable Future

Powering Middle East with Connectivity for a More Sustainable Future During GITEX Technology Week in October, CommScope will highlight its latest solutions to enable a smart and sustainable future for network operators as Middle East steps up on its sustainability efforts. NEOM is more than just a futuristic city; it is [...]

What’s the difference between passive (PON) and active (AON) optical networks

difference between passive and active optical networks While the main network will always be fiber, there are alternatives as to how to connect the ‘last mile’ – the few hundred metres nearest the consumer’s home or the business premises of the end user. This may use fiber to the home [...]

How can we bring rural broadband up to scrtatch

bring rural broadband up to scrtatch We’ve come to rely on the internet today, for communicating, shopping, watching TV and a million over things. It’s only a slight exaggeration to say internet has become as basic a utility as a telephone, or mains electricity. For most of us, fast broadband [...]

Will 5G networks threaten fiber optic communications

5G networks threaten 5G, the fifth generation of mobile networks, is already starting to be rolled out in South Korea, the UK and the US and many other countries. The most striking benefit it offers is higher speed, with averages starting at something like 200Mbps, or around twice as fast [...]

How to Protect an Outdoor Ethernet Cable

Protect an Outdoor Ethernet Cable Ethernet cables are a convenient and portable way to connect PCs, routers, and switches. If you’re using an outdoor Ethernet cable, you may want to give it added protection from water and weather conditions. Taking steps to limit your UV, water, and lightning strike damage [...]

How to Build a 50-Year Network to Plan for Future Demand and Bridge the Digital Divide

Network to Plan for Future Demand and Bridge Unlike nearly every other technology investment, the upgrade to fiber optic infrastructure is one that is designed to truly last. With lifespans of over 30 years for buried cables, fiber is engineered to deliver the connectivity to support the technology needs of [...]

The Essential Platform for the Future of Work

The Essential Platform for the Future of Work Before the pandemic transformed countless aspects of our lives, remote work was less common and sometimes made it challenging for coworkers to seamlessly connect and work productively. Today, connecting with colleagues and clients via video conferencing and online collaboration tools is not [...]

Six Keys to Success When Developing Your Network

Developing Your Network The COVID-19 pandemic brought the importance of robust, reliable Internet connectivity into sharp focus. People needed it to work remotely, learn virtually, access their doctors with telehealth, and connect with family and friends across long distances through videoconferencing. The crisis also surfaced pre-existing inequalities in access to [...]

How Are 4G and 5G Different

4G and 5G Different 5G is the newest mobile network that’s replacing 4G technology by providing a number of improvements in speed, coverage, and reliability. Why 5G? The primary focus and reason for needing an upgraded network is to support the growing number of devices that demand internet access, many of them requiring so [...]