Telecom Leaders Unite to Champion Next Generation Technologies So Rural Communities Can Thrive
Leading telecom companies including Calix (NYSE: CALX), Corning, and Brightspeed have published a strategic paper highlighting the urgent need to phase out aging copper networks in favor of modern connectivity solutions. The paper, titled 'Meeting the Needs of Rural Subscribers for Generations to Come,' emphasizes the critical timing with unprecedented Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding availability.
The study examines various communication technologies including fiber, wireless, LEO satellite, and coaxial cable, evaluating their capability to meet current and future needs. The analysis concludes that while copper networks are becoming obsolete, fiber optics offer superior benefits including faster speeds, higher reliability, enhanced security, and lower maintenance costs. For areas where fiber deployment isn't feasible, wireless and satellite solutions are recommended as effective alternatives.
Le principali aziende di telecomunicazioni, tra cui Calix (NYSE: CALX), Corning e Brightspeed, hanno pubblicato un documento strategico che evidenzia l'urgente necessità di eliminare gradualmente le reti in rame obsolete a favore di soluzioni di connettività moderne. Il documento, intitolato 'Soddisfare le esigenze degli abbonati rurali per le generazioni future', sottolinea l'importanza del momento, grazie alla disponibilità senza precedenti di fondi Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD).
Lo studio analizza diverse tecnologie di comunicazione, tra cui fibra ottica, wireless, satelliti LEO e cavo coassiale, valutandone la capacità di rispondere alle esigenze attuali e future. L'analisi conclude che, sebbene le reti in rame stiano diventando obsolete, la fibra ottica offre vantaggi superiori come velocità più elevate, maggiore affidabilità, sicurezza migliorata e costi di manutenzione ridotti. Per le aree dove la posa della fibra non è praticabile, si raccomandano soluzioni wireless e satellitari come alternative efficaci.
Las principales empresas de telecomunicaciones, incluyendo Calix (NYSE: CALX), Corning y Brightspeed, han publicado un documento estratégico que destaca la urgente necesidad de eliminar gradualmente las redes de cobre obsoletas en favor de soluciones de conectividad modernas. El documento, titulado 'Satisfaciendo las necesidades de los suscriptores rurales para las generaciones venideras', enfatiza el momento crítico gracias a la disponibilidad sin precedentes de fondos Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD).
El estudio examina diversas tecnologías de comunicación, incluyendo fibra óptica, inalámbrica, satélites LEO y cable coaxial, evaluando su capacidad para satisfacer las necesidades actuales y futuras. El análisis concluye que, aunque las redes de cobre están quedando obsoletas, la fibra óptica ofrece beneficios superiores como mayores velocidades, mayor fiabilidad, mejor seguridad y menores costos de mantenimiento. Para las zonas donde no es factible el despliegue de fibra, se recomiendan soluciones inalámbricas y satelitales como alternativas efectivas.
주요 통신사들인 Calix(NYSE: CALX), Corning, Brightspeed가 노후된 구리망을 현대적인 연결 솔루션으로 대체해야 한다는 긴급한 필요성을 강조하는 전략 보고서를 발표했습니다. '미래 세대를 위한 농촌 가입자 요구 충족'이라는 제목의 이 보고서는 전례 없는 광대역 형평성, 접근성 및 배포(BEAD) 자금 지원의 중요성을 강조합니다.
이 연구는 광섬유, 무선, 저궤도(LEO) 위성, 동축 케이블 등 다양한 통신 기술을 검토하여 현재와 미래의 요구를 충족할 수 있는 능력을 평가했습니다. 분석 결과 구리망은 점점 구식이 되어가고 있지만, 광섬유가 더 빠른 속도, 높은 신뢰성, 향상된 보안, 낮은 유지보수 비용 등 우수한 이점을 제공한다고 결론지었습니다. 광섬유 설치가 어려운 지역에는 무선 및 위성 솔루션이 효과적인 대안으로 권장됩니다.
Les principales entreprises de télécommunications, dont Calix (NYSE : CALX), Corning et Brightspeed, ont publié un document stratégique soulignant l'urgence de remplacer progressivement les réseaux cuivre vieillissants par des solutions de connectivité modernes. Le document, intitulé « Répondre aux besoins des abonnés ruraux pour les générations à venir », met en avant le moment crucial grâce à la disponibilité sans précédent des financements Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD).
L'étude examine diverses technologies de communication, notamment la fibre optique, le sans-fil, les satellites LEO et le câble coaxial, en évaluant leur capacité à répondre aux besoins actuels et futurs. L'analyse conclut que si les réseaux cuivre deviennent obsolètes, la fibre optique offre des avantages supérieurs tels que des vitesses plus rapides, une fiabilité accrue, une sécurité renforcée et des coûts de maintenance réduits. Pour les zones où le déploiement de la fibre n'est pas envisageable, des solutions sans fil et satellitaires sont recommandées comme alternatives efficaces.
Führende Telekommunikationsunternehmen wie Calix (NYSE: CALX), Corning und Brightspeed haben ein strategisches Papier veröffentlicht, das die dringende Notwendigkeit hervorhebt, veraltete Kupfernetze zugunsten moderner Konnektivitätslösungen schrittweise abzuschaffen. Das Papier mit dem Titel „Meeting the Needs of Rural Subscribers for Generations to Come“ betont den kritischen Zeitpunkt angesichts der beispiellosen Verfügbarkeit von Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD)-Fördermitteln.
Die Studie untersucht verschiedene Kommunikationstechnologien wie Glasfaser, drahtlose Verbindungen, LEO-Satelliten und Koaxialkabel und bewertet deren Fähigkeit, den aktuellen und zukünftigen Anforderungen gerecht zu werden. Die Analyse kommt zu dem Schluss, dass Kupfernetze zwar veralten, bietet Glasfaser überlegene Vorteile, darunter höhere Geschwindigkeiten, größere Zuverlässigkeit, verbesserte Sicherheit und geringere Wartungskosten. Für Gebiete, in denen der Glasfaserausbau nicht realisierbar ist, werden drahtlose und Satellitenlösungen als effektive Alternativen empfohlen.
- Strategic partnership with industry leaders Corning and Brightspeed strengthens CALX's market position
- Potential revenue growth opportunities from BEAD program funding for rural broadband deployment
- Positioning as key technology provider for next-generation connectivity solutions
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Legacy copper networks are no longer the most viable means to deliver the high-speed connectivity that families and communities need to compete, thrive and grow in today's world
Three broadband industry leaders—Calix Inc (NYSE: CALX), Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW), and Brightspeed—worked together to author the paper. Calix is a platform, cloud, and managed services company enabling broadband service providers to simplify their businesses, innovate for their subscribers, and grow value for their communities. Corning is a materials science innovator and a pioneer in next-generation fiber, cable, and connectivity solutions. Brightspeed, the nation's third-largest fiber builder, is quickly empowering more homes and businesses with high-speed connectivity. Collectively, they have a decades-long legacy of making a positive impact on communities through their work with broadband service providers —particularly those communities left on the wrong side of the digital divide.
"Meeting the Needs of Rural Subscribers for Generations to Come" publishes at a critical moment when broadband infrastructure funding is at an all-time high due in major part to the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program—the single largest broadband construction program in
These unprecedented levels of grant funding, coupled with providers' own strategic investment, will help connect communities that have lacked quality options for high-speed connectivity as they historically have been served by aging copper networks. The overall goal – consistent with the national strategy for increasing
"Meeting the Needs of Rural Subscribers for Generations to Come" examines the most used communication technologies — copper, fiber, wireless, low Earth orbiting ("LEO") satellite, and coaxial cable — and evaluates the ability of each to meet current and future application requirements and user needs. Readers will gain an understanding of the current limitations of copper and how other technologies are better positioned to meet and enable current and future communication technology needs.
"For decades, copper served Americans well — providing the lines of communication needed to reach our loved ones near and far. That was before the arrival of new applications and use cases that need higher speeds and more bandwidth," said Tom Dailey, Brightspeed senior vice president, public policy, government affairs and regulatory. "Now, it's time to invest in the technologies that will serve Americans for decades to come by providing the robust connectivity they need to connect to work, stream entertainment, learn, receive telehealth and government services, and fully participate in our hyper-connected world. Copper is the past; fiber, fixed wireless and satellite solutions are the future."
"Subscribers everywhere are focused on having a great broadband experience—they want highly reliable connectivity that meets today's needs, while ensuring they stay safe and protected from digital threats," said Teresa McGaughey, vice president of global field and partner marketing at Calix. "Fiber optic networks provide unlimited connectivity, enabling subscribers to work, learn, and play from home without interruption—joining video calls while their children complete school projects online. These future-proof networks deliver seamless, secure productivity today and unlock a host of exciting possibilities to add managed services that will enable communities to further grow."
"As more of our lives take place in the digital world, it's critical to phase out copper networks built for the landline era and invest in future-ready technologies like optical fiber," said Bob Whitman, vice president of global market development, carrier networks, for Corning Optical Communications. "With its virtually unlimited bandwidth, fiber can support not only today's technologies like video streaming, telehealth and remote work, but also AI, machine learning, and cutting-edge applications that haven't yet been imagined. As the inventors of low-loss optical fiber, Corning is helping operators everywhere build networks that will serve the needs of their customers for generations to come."
The strategic paper finds that, while copper has historically been a foundational technology for voice and data services, its technical limitations make it poorly suited to meet today's high-speed internet demands. In contrast, fiber optics offer faster speeds, high reliability, better security and lower maintenance costs. For hard-to-reach locations where fiber is not cost-effective, wireless options such as fixed wireless and low earth orbiting satellites serve as excellent substitutes, providing reliable and high-speed internet access.
About Calix, Inc.
Calix is a platform, cloud, and managed services company. Broadband service providers leverage Calix's broadband platform, cloud, and managed services to simplify their operations, subscriber engagement, and services; innovate for their consumer, business, and municipal subscribers; and grow their value for members, investors, and the communities they serve.
Our end-to-end platform and managed services democratize the use of data—enabling our customers of any size to operate efficiently, acquire subscribers, and deliver exceptional experiences. Calix is dedicated to driving continuous improvement in partnership with our growing ecosystem to support the transformation of our customers and their communities.
About Corning Incorporated
Corning (www.corning.com) is one of the world's leading innovators in materials science, with a 170-year track record of life-changing inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramic science, and optical physics along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people's lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in RD&E, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and deep, trust-based relationships with customers who are global leaders in their industries. Corning's capabilities are versatile and synergistic, which allows the company to evolve to meet changing market needs, while also helping our customers capture new opportunities in dynamic industries. Today, Corning's markets include optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display, automotive, solar, semiconductors, and life sciences.
About Brightspeed
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