While more than 250 network operators are fighting for market share, it is becoming clear that not all of them will survive. Fiber optic market consolidation is accelerating dramatically in 2025. The combination of rising costs, regulatory pressure and financial stress on smaller providers is accelerating a shakeout that will have a significant impact on…
The fiber optic industry is facing a turning point: while political pressure to accelerate broadband expansion continues, costs are exploding at the same time. Energy crisis Fiber optic expansion brings new challenges – energy prices, material costs and construction prices have increased dramatically. How can municipal utilities and telecommunications providers still expand economically? The new…
For many municipalities and municipal utilities, federal FTTH funding is the key to successful fiber optic expansion. However, with the extension of the gigabit framework until 2028 and the new funding calls for 2025, important framework conditions are changing. What changes do the updated guidelines for gigabit funding for municipal utilities entail and how can…
