Topic: fiber networks

Google Fiber decided this week to pull the plug on its traditional linear TV product. It’s a wonder this didn’t happen sooner.

Google Fiber will no longer be offering a traditional linear TV product to its new subscribers.

MobiTV is partnering with Telia Carrier to give its pay TV customers better streaming video app performance through direct access to data centers.

Charter Communications’ enterprise business service unit Spectrum Enterprise said it will spend $1 billion this year on new fiber infrastructure.

Analysts at Macquarie initiated coverage of Altice USA with an “outperform” rating, showering praise on the cabler’s potential to expand margins, reduce churn and grow subscribers.

Comcast Business said it spent $1.85 million to install a new 70-mile fiber ring in Detroit.

A research consortium says new technology will maximize capacity for access networks with only one fiber strand between the head end and the node.

Wave Broadband is facilitating an issue that is of particular irritation for the No. 1 U.S. cable operator: municipal broadband.

Altice USA will proceed with its scheme to deploy FTTH across its Optimum footprint, despite its parent’s decision to walk back fiber plans in France.

Comcast Business Services said it will spend $6 million to expand its fiber network to five new business parks being built in San Jose, California.