Fiber Infrastructure

Europe’s Fiber Future: Trends, Standards, and Market Shifts

In this episode of Wavelengths, the Amphenol Broadband Solutions podcast, host Daniel Litwin connects with Carsten Engelke, Director of Technology at ANGA, to deliver a comprehensive primer on the European fiber market as it undergoes a major transformation ahead of ANGA COM 2026. As Europe accelerates its fiber-first strategies, operators, vendors, and policymakers…

Building the Wireless Future: Low-Power IoT, Edge Computing, and the End of the Gs

As the global race to 6G heats up, telecom providers, governments, and tech companies are investing billions to advance the next generation of hyperconnected infrastructure. European operators urge regulators to release more spectrum to stay competitive, while U.S. programs like the USDA’s ReConnect have funneled over $1 billion into rural fiber backhaul. Meanwhile, companies like…

The Future of Fiber: Strategies and Collaboration

As next-generation broadband continues to transform digital experiences across the U.S., Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are reshaping how we think about infrastructure, speed, and scalability. The industry is no longer just about faster speeds—it’s about smarter service, tailored rollouts, and future-ready networks that can meet the evolving needs of homes, businesses, and communities. In this…

Broadband State of the Union: Urban Innovation & Rural Challenges Part II

In Part II of this episode of Wavelengths, hosted by Amphenol Broadband Solutions, Daniel Litwin discusses the evolution of smart cities and the crucial role of fiber broadband with Tyler Cooper, Editor-in-Chief at Broadband Now. As urban and rural areas adapt to new technological advancements, the need for robust connectivity, strategic investments, and inclusive…

Applied Digital Ellendale AI Data Center: November 2024 Update

In November, Applied Digital’s Ellendale AI Data Center in North Dakota marked another month of significant advancements. Notable achievements during the month included substantial progress on MV cable pulls, laying the groundwork for the center’s robust IT load capabilities. The majority of long-lead mechanical OFCI equipment was successfully delivered and installed, while ancillary building…

Corning Announces New Optical Cable Manufacturing Facility Supported by AT&T and Record Industry Broadband Demand

OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS CORNING, NY | Corning Incorporated | August 30, 2022 Additional U.S. manufacturing capabilities will create American jobs to meet multi-year wave of growth for fiber-based networks and help connect the unconnected Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) announced today that it is expanding manufacturing capacity for optical cable, based on a long-term relationship with AT&T…

How Will Fiber Support or Limit 5G?

In the past several years, the cable and telecom industries have been changed by a demand from customers for choice. A revolution in content streaming and distribution has occurred, and another change looms in the form of widespread 5G. At Cable-Tec Expo in New Orleans, telecom professionals like Ray Hagen, Americas Product Manager…

Can Technology Solve a Skilled Labor Shortage?

At Cable-Tec Expo 2019 in New Orleans, one main topic arose in almost every conversation: the cost of creating new public infrastructure or replacing what currently exists. One company, Clearfield, believes it has a solution to this problem. It is aiming to cut fiber deployment costs considerably by reducing the need for skilled labor. Daniel Litwin,…