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Blog | 2025 and beyond: What’s next for telecom?
Dec 24, 2024 9:46:07 AM
  • Fiber network industry and markets
  • Communications service providers
  • Fiber deployment

2025 and beyond: What’s next for telecom?

Fiber networks have transformed how we live, work, and connect. They power everything from streaming our favorite shows to enabling the smart cities of the future. But as demand skyrockets and technology advances, fiber networks are stepping up to the challenge in ways that go beyond what we’ve seen before. So, what’s next for this critical infrastructure? Let’s explore the trends and technologies shaping the future of telecom.

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Precision planning: The new foundation for fiber deployment success
Dec 16, 2024 5:00:00 PM
  • Fiber network management
  • Communications service providers
  • Fiber network planning

Precision planning: The new foundation for fiber deployment success

Imagine planning a city-wide fiber network rollout. Countless decisions about routes, equipment placement, and infrastructure requirements must be made with precision —the complexity is staggering. In tackling these challenges, telecom companies often turn to innovative solutions like asset management systems and geographic information systems (GIS) to streamline their decision-making and improve outcomes. However, success doesn’t come down to a single tool—it’s about choosing the right approach to solve the problem at hand.

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Blog: What makes fibre networks so hard to manage? Solutions to ease the strain
Dec 9, 2024 4:00:00 PM
  • Fiber network management
  • App modernization
  • Communications service providers

What makes fibre networks so hard to manage? Solutions to ease the strain

Managing a sprawling fibre network is a complex undertaking. From maintaining accurate asset records to planning for growth, telecom operators face persistent challenges. Overcoming these obstacles is essential not only for maintaining operational reliability but also for meeting the increasing demand for high-speed internet. So, what are these challenges, and how can operators effectively address them?

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Blog | Reflections from the 2024 INCA Summit
Dec 2, 2024 8:00:00 AM
  • Fiber network industry and markets
  • Communications service providers
  • Altnets

Storming ahead: Reflections from the 2024 INCA Summit

As Storm Bert lashed south Wales, disrupting travel and threatening attendance, the Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) Summit 2024 weathered the storm—both literally and metaphorically. Held at the International Convention Centre in Newport, the summit provided an opportunity for the UK's AltNet community to reflect on challenges, celebrate progress, and plan for a future of connectivity in a turbulent industry landscape. Here are some key insights from the summit’s thought-provoking agenda. 

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Blog | Transforming fiber network management: Lumos' path to million-home coverage
Nov 18, 2024 5:00:00 PM
  • Telecom technologies
  • Digital transformation
  • Communications service providers
  • Customer spotlight

Transforming fiber network management: Lumos' path to million-home coverage

In a recent Fiber Broadband Association webinar, David Smith, Chief Network Officer at Lumos, joined 3-GIS's Director of Product Management, Andrew Wright, to discuss how modern network management solutions are enabling unprecedented scaling in fiber deployments. The conversation revealed how Lumos is leveraging 3-GIS technology to transform their operations enabling them to connect millions of homes. 

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Blog | Future-proofing fiber management: Insights from Oman Broadband’s migration to 3-GIS
Nov 4, 2024 12:00:00 PM
  • Fiber network management
  • App modernization
  • Digital transformation
  • Communications service providers

Future-proofing fiber management: Insights from Oman Broadband’s migration to 3-GIS

Fiber network operators are facing unprecedented demands for speed, reliability, and scalability. As competition intensifies and customer expectations soar, relying on legacy network management systems can severely hinder operational efficiency, network performance, and growth potential. Embracing modern, cloud-based solutions offers operators a transformative edge, providing the agility and intelligence needed to manage and optimize fiber networks effectively.  

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Blog: Decoding customer needs with GIS
Oct 21, 2024 5:00:00 PM
  • Fiber network management
  • Telecom technologies
  • Communications service providers
  • Fiber network planning

Decoding customer needs with GIS

Data, data, data. We are all about data. It is the foundation of today's telco world, from where to deploy next to how to serve our customers best. We know telecommunications companies are constantly seeking innovative ways to make their data more actionable. Enter GIS (or Geographic Information System). The GIS market in telecommunications is booming, with revenues expected to grow from $1.56 billion in 2021 to $4.48 billion by 2030.1 This exponential growth underscores the transformative impact of GIS on the industry.

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Blog: Navigating the stages of fibre network rollout
Oct 14, 2024 11:30:00 AM
  • GIS
  • Communications service providers
  • Fiber deployment

Navigating the stages of fibre network rollout

The rollout of a fiber network is a complex, multi-phase process that involves meticulous planning, design, surveying, and execution. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) play a crucial role at each stage, ensuring that the network is deployed efficiently and effectively. In this blog, we walk through the various stages of fibre network rollout, detailing what takes place in each stage and what needs to be achieved.

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