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Cornerstone and StonesThro tap Neos Networks to support the ‘micro-edge’

by Harry Baldock | May 5, 2026

This week, Neos Networks has announced a new partnership with Cornerstone to connect StonesThro’s edge computing infrastructure.

Iceland’s Farice plans new subsea cable, AUÐUR

by Harry Baldock | Apr 27, 2026

Icelandic telco Farice is planning to build a new submarine cable dubbed AUÐUR, aiming to better connect the island to European data hubs.

Arelion upgrades Nørre Nebel site, prepares for more subsea cables

by Harry Baldock | Apr 20, 2026

Arelion is upgrading its Nørre Nebel site to support additional cable landings and long-term network scalability.

Agentic workflows opening the door to an ‘experience of one’

by Harry Baldock | Apr 14, 2026

For decades, operators have faced a familiar set of challenges, including declining margins, rising operational complexity, and limited differentiation.

How telecom’s most boring data is becoming its most valuable asset

by Harry Baldock | Apr 14, 2026

For decades, inventory management for telcos has been treated as a necessary but unremarkable feature of daily operations.

African Development Bank approves $200m loan for Nigeria’s fibre Project BRIDGE

by Harry Baldock | Apr 13, 2026

Nigeria’s push to expand its digital infrastructure has gained fresh momentum after the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved a $200 million loan for Project BRIDGE, a major fibre-optic programme aimed at widening broadband access and strengthening the country’s digital economy.

UK drives off Russian submarines lurking near subsea cables

by Harry Baldock | Apr 9, 2026

The submarines are thought to be mapping the UK’s undersea communications networks.

T-Mobile and TPG eye Uniti’s fibre assets

by Harry Baldock | Apr 2, 2026

T-Mobile and private equity firm TPG are considering a bid to carve up Uniti Group

Podcast preview: Connected America’s star-studded agenda

by Bradford Randall | Mar 30, 2026

Beyond the Cable takes a sneak peek at the agenda for Connected America 2026, which opens next month with a packed two-day program in Texas

Openreach’s network to support acoustic sensing for leaky water pipes

by Harry Baldock | Mar 12, 2026

A groundbreaking technology trial – which uses Openreach’s fibre broadband network to detect leaks in surrounding water pipes – has managed to prevent the loss of 2 megalitres of water – equivalent to the daily use of around 10,000 people, in just three months.

AT&T to invest $250bn to expand and enhance networks

by Harry Baldock | Mar 10, 2026

AT&T (NYSE: T) is proud to announce an investment and spend of more than $250 billion in the future of U.S. advanced connectivity, building the high-speed networks and resilience required for the next era of innovation and economic growth.

State broadband leaders to gather at Connected America 2026

by Bradford Randall | Feb 20, 2026

Brandy Reitter, executive director of the Colorado Broadband Office, will be joined by counterparts Oklahoma and Texas.

Texas broadband power players will headline at Connected America

by Bradford Randall | Feb 19, 2026

An impressive arrangement of local and state broadband leaders from the Lone Star State will take center stage at Connected America in Texas.

The Silklink project: STC pledges to help reconnect war-torn Syria

by Harry Baldock | Feb 9, 2026

This week, Saudi Arabian communication giant STC Group has announced it has won a roughly $800 million contract to lead Syria’s Silklink infrastructure project.

AT&T completes acquisition of Lumen Mass Markets’ fiber biz

by Bradford Randall | Feb 4, 2026

AT&T has completed its acquisition of Lumen Technologies’ Mass Markets fiber business for $5.75 billion in cash, the company announced Monday.

Openreach launches app to keep engineers safe from abuse

by Harry Baldock | Feb 2, 2026

Openreach has announced the launch of a new worker safety app aimed at tackling the rampant abuse its engineers face while on the job.

Meta and Corning sign $6bn fibre deal to connect data centres

by Harry Baldock | Jan 28, 2026

This week, Meta has announced an up to $6 billion multi-year agreement with glass specialist Corning to build fibre optic cables to connect AI data centres.