Tag #Fiber Optics

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Vodafone Greece Reports Increased Revenue but Persistent Losses

Despite a 7.5% revenue increase to €1.019 billion for the fiscal year 2023-2024, Vodafone Greece reported a continued net loss of €16.1 million, similar to the previous year, driven partly by increased sales of devices for public sector projects and a strong B2B sector.

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welt.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Deutsche Telekom Accused of Anti-Competitive Fiber Optic Practices in Germany

BREKO accuses Deutsche Telekom of "double digging" to avoid fees, impacting 78 alternative network operators; Telekom denies this, citing a BNetzA report; however, Germany's fiber optic rollout reached 52.8% coverage by June 2025.

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dw.com
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Record-Breaking Internet Speed Achieved by Japanese Researchers

Japanese scientists achieved a record internet speed of 1.02 petabits per second using a new fiber optic cable, enabling downloads like the entire Netflix library in a single second and potentially revolutionizing global data access.

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cincodias.elpais.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Digi's €2 Billion Investment to Expand Fiber Network in Spain

Digi, a Romanian telecom company, plans to expand its fiber optic network coverage in Spain to 20 million homes by 2027, invest €2 billion by 2030, and create 10,000 jobs, becoming the second-largest fiber network after Telefónica, while the CNMC monitors the market closely.

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52% Bias Score

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us.cnn.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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New Fiber Optic Cable to Improve Newark Air Traffic Control

A new fiber optic cable between Philadelphia and New York is now operational to improve air traffic control communications at Newark Liberty International Airport, following several recent outages, a busy Memorial Day weekend, and ongoing efforts to address aging infrastructure and understaffing iss...

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english.elpais.com
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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Quantum Data Transmission Record Achieved Using Standard Fiber Optics

Researchers transmitted quantum data across 155 miles of standard fiber-optic cable in Germany without cryogenic cooling, setting a new record and demonstrating the feasibility of building a quantum internet using existing infrastructure.

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taz.de
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Fiber Optic Cables Revolutionize Earthquake Monitoring

Scientists are using existing fiber optic cables to create a highly precise and cost-effective global earthquake monitoring system, improving disaster prediction and preparedness. The method analyzes light scattering changes within the cables to measure nanometer-level ground movements, significantl...

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theglobeandmail.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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AT&T's Fiber Growth Disappoints Despite Wireless Success

AT&T's second-quarter results showed fewer fiber customer additions than anticipated (243,000 vs. 250,610 expected), causing a 3.4 percent stock drop despite exceeding wireless subscriber targets (401,000 vs. 295,700 expected) and reporting higher-than-expected revenue (US$30.8 billion vs. US$30.5 b...

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cincodias.elpais.com
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Telefónica Takes Full Control of FiBrasil, Expanding Brazilian Fiber Network

Telefónica Brasil acquired the remaining 50% stake in FiBrasil, a fiber optic company, from CDPQ for R$850 million (€131 million), gaining full control and expanding its fiber network coverage to 30 million units in 444 cities by the end of 2024. This move is part of Telefónica's strategic review, p...

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nos.nl
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Ukraine's Urgent Need for Drone Countermeasures Near Kharkiv

Near Kharkiv, Ukraine, the escalating use of Russian drones has prompted Ukrainian forces to equip almost all vehicles with jammers, showcasing the urgent need for countermeasures against advanced drone technology like fiber-optic drones that bypass traditional jamming techniques.

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cincodias.elpais.com
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Telefónica Completes Copper Network Shutdown, Migrates to Fiber Optics

Telefónica completed the shutdown of its copper network on May 27th, 2025, closing 661 central offices and ending a decade-long process of migrating 8,532 central offices to fiber optics, driven by regulatory mandates and resulting in significant cost savings and environmental benefits.

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cincodias.elpais.com
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Fiberpass Joint Venture Receives €161 Million Investment

Telefónica and Vodafone España invested €161.64 million in their joint fiber optic venture, Fiberpass, launched March 1st with 1.4 million clients, aiming for a €125 million EBITDA in three years and seeking a 40% external investor.

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32% Bias Score

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