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October 15, 2019

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2019 Passive Access Network Trends

Service providers have significantly expanded their outdoor broadband networks in the past few years as competition and heavy user demand have led to huge fiber build-outs.

Innovative Business Models for Expanding Fiber-Optic Networks and Closing the Access Gaps

The World Bank published Salience and TMG report “Innovative Business Models for Expanding Fiber-Optic Networks and Closing the Access Gaps,”.

Sterlite Tech establishes Specialty Products Experience Lab for structured cabling solutions

Located in Silvassa, India, the lab will focus on next-generation connectivity architecture for small cells, data-centres, IoT and related applications

ANT and Furukawa has signed an exclusive partnership agreement for Fusion splicing machines in Saudi Arabia

We are very glad to announce that, we have a new addition to our Portfolio, ANT and Furukawa has signed an exclusive partnership agreement for Fusion splicing machines in Saudi Arabia.

First time in the middle east deployment of Fiber in water pip technology

Oman Broadband, a state-owned open network infrastructure provider, always seeks to find practical solutions to provide high-speed Internet services to all regions of the Sultanate with high quality in line with international standards.

FTTH, 5G, Internet of Things (IoT) in Lebanon and the MENA Region at the 10th Edition of FTTH Council MENA Conference this year in Beirut

Beirut, Wednesday October 10, 2018 - The 10th Edition of Fibre to the Home (FTTH) Council MENA Conference will take place this year in Beirut from October 29th till October 31st, 2018 at Hilton Habtoor Beirut.

Sterlite Tech to double its optical fibre cable solutions capacity to meet global demand for network densification

Expansion will place the Company among the top integrated optical fibre
and cabling companies globall.

Prysmian S.P.A. Results at 30 June 2018

”The first half of the year recorded positive business performances leading to a good organic revenue growth,” stated CEO Valerio Battista. “Profitability was affected by the impact of provisions for the Western Link project; net of such provisions, the profitability of the Projects business was stable.

Breaking World Records with Smarter Connectivity

Shaping smarter connectivity - Convergence is improving the ROI of FTTH. As consumer demand for data increases, network operators must increase wireless capacity. The use of multiple communication modes on a single network offers convenience and flexibility that are not possible with separate infrastructures. Networks can and will merge into one, saving operator operating expenses (OpEx) and capital expenditures (CapEx) as equipment requirements also become identical.

Bright Wires signs new agreement

We are pleased to announce that Bright Wires Silver member of FTTH Council MENA has recently signed an agreement with three global vendors to enhance the FTTH deployment and education in the MENA region.

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Lebanon’s Largest Mall Selects R&M for High-Speed Cabling across Premises

ABC is the most prominent mall and department store in Lebanon, offering unique shopping, dining, leisure and entertainment experience. With a more than 75-year heritage built on the tradition of innovation, ABC was keen to ensure the very best shopping experience for customers at its newest mall in Lebanon, ABC Verdun.

Prysmian Group announces the launch of its new organisation and begins its integration with General Cable

New Organisation to be implemented for integration with General Cable.

Furukawa Electric Inaugurates its First Factory in Africa and the Middle East in Tangier

Tangier, Morocco – May 9th 2018, Furukawa Electric Group establishes itself in Tangier Automotive City (TAC). The inauguration of the company’s first factory in Africa and the Middle East will take place in the presence of Mr. Moulay Hafid Elalamy, Minister of Industry, Investment, Trade and Digital Economy; Mr. Takahide Kimura, Director and Corporate Executive Vice President of Furukawa Electric and General Manager, Communication Solutions Division; Dr. Timothy F. Murray, Senior Vice President of Furukawa Electric and Chief Executive Officer of OFS and Dr. Peter C. Schultz, internationally recognized scientist, Director and Senior Advisor, OFS and co-inventor of fiber optics for telecommunications.

UAE Ranked as Global Leader in Fiber Optic Networks

The UAE has the highest Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) penetration globally, with a coverage of 94.3%. A significant amount of this coverage is provided by Etisalat and as part of its commitment the service provider is continuously enhancing this network connectivity.