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Excited to delve into the dynamic world of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) deployments in the US? Recent insights from the Fiber Broadband Association indicated record growth in 2023, and the outlook for 2024 and beyond is both promising and challenging. You can stay ahead in the ever-expanding broadband landscape by strategically planning your #FTTH equipment deployments with agnostic optical network terminals (ONTs). Jan Buis, Vice President of Business Development at #Genexis, describes the main advantages of agnostic ONTs.

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Verizon reached a $3.3 billion deal that gives Vertical Bridge the exclusive rights to lease, operate and manage 6,339 of its wireless communications towers across the country over at least 10 years, unlocking more cash for the U.S. wireless carrier to bolster its network. The deal is expected to close by the end of 2024 and would aid Verizon's efforts to drive down tower-related costs. Vertical Bridge Chief Executive Ron Bizick called the pact the largest U.S. tower transaction in almost a decade. Proceeds from the transaction should come in handy for Verizon, which is spending about $20 billion to buy Frontier Communications. https://lnkd.in/dkBgZAUb

Smaller fiber operators need to brace themselves for a wave of consolidation—and unless operators focus on profitability over growth, they’re going to be ripe for acquisition, according to new research from AlixPartners. Read an insightful post by J. Schelstrate for a hot take! 🔥 #ThoughtLeadership #Fiber https://lnkd.in/gmpnRde6

Verizon reached a $3.3 billion deal that gives Vertical Bridge the exclusive rights to lease, operate and manage 6,339 of its wireless communications towers across the country over at least 10 years, unlocking more cash for the U.S. wireless carrier to bolster its network. The deal is expected to close by the end of 2024 and would aid Verizon's efforts to drive down tower-related costs. Vertical Bridge Chief Executive Ron Bizick called the pact the largest U.S. tower transaction in almost a decade. Proceeds from the transaction should come in handy for Verizon, which is spending about $20 billion to buy Frontier Communications. https://lnkd.in/dqYygwcW

Exciting developments in the telecom sector! Intrepid Fiber Networks is expanding its open access fiber-to-the-premises networks in Colorado and Minnesota, significantly enhancing connectivity for over 400,000 homes and businesses. With T-Mobile as the anchor tenant, this expansion underscores the growing trend of open access networks, fostering competition and innovation in the market. 📶 For US service providers, this expansion means more opportunities to leverage advanced infrastructure without the heavy investment in building it themselves. Customers stand to benefit from improved service quality, competitive pricing, and increased choice among providers. 💹 As Intrepid Fiber Networks engages with additional ISPs and potential partnerships with municipalities, the open access model promises to reshape the broadband landscape, driving widespread adoption and connectivity improvements. ⚡ This strategic move by Intrepid Fiber Networks, supported by Brookfield Asset Management, aligns with T-Mobile's broader fiber ambitions, including its recent joint venture with EQT to acquire Lumos Fiber. The influx of private equity in fiber infrastructure, coupled with Intrepid Fiber Networks's focus on underserved areas, highlights the dynamic and rapidly evolving nature of the telecommunications industry, paving the way for enhanced digital access and economic growth. 📱 Read more about this market shaking move below! 👇

Mexico Telecom Partners joins the exclusive Fermaca Fiber Partners program: United to Revolutionize Telecommunications with Technological Innovation April 15, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time MEXICO CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mexico Telecom Partners, a leading telecommunications infrastructure company, has taken a significant step by joining the Fermaca Fiber Partners program. This alliance heralds a new chapter of innovation in the telecommunications sector, merging the capabilities of two of the most prominent companies in the industry. “Now is the time to create synergies of this magnitude to consolidate ourselves as an industry in Mexico” Post this The recent addition to the 'Fermaca Fiber Partners' program enables the integration of holistic solutions ranging from dark fiber infrastructure to micro-edge data center services and telecommunications towers. With a vision that transcends conventional connectivity, Mexico Telecom Partners and Fermaca are committed to providing comprehensive solutions that address the present and future connectivity needs in Mexico, the United States, and Canada. This alliance will not only strengthen telecommunications infrastructure in Mexico but also open up new opportunities for growth and economic development throughout the country. Furthermore, this collaboration aligns with the growing trend of nearshoring in the region, where Mexico is becoming a preferred destination for companies looking to outsource services close to their core operations. With advanced telecommunications infrastructure provided by Fermaca Networks and Mexico Telecom Partners, companies can leverage nearshoring advantages to drive Mexico's growth. "Fermaca Networks understands the need to connect with other networks to provide our clients with the ability to reach any desired major destination and any other point of interconnection and convergence of primary connectivity. Our unique approach of offering comprehensive and simplified solutions to our clients through the Fermaca Fiber Partners Program proves to be a powerful offering in the market. We are proud to have MTP join the program and our efforts to better serve the industry." - Daniel Elguea, CEO Fermaca Networks "Now is the time to create synergies of this magnitude to consolidate ourselves as an industry in Mexico," expressed Jose Sola, CEO of Mexico Telecom Partners. For more information about Fermaca Networks, Mexico Telecom Partners, and the Fermaca Fiber Partners program, visit https://lnkd.in/g6PwKDQC & https://www.mtpsites.com or contact Arcadio Valenzuela at avalenzuela@mtpsites.com, Director of Investor Relations, or Manuel Calvillo G at mcalvillog@fermacadreams.com.mx, Project Coordinator, Fermaca Networks. Contacts Arcadio Valenzuela Director of Investor Relations avalenzuela@mtpsites.com  or Manuel Calvillo G Project Coordinator, Fermaca Networks mcalvillog@fermacadreams.com.mx

AT&T is expanding its fiber network through partnerships with four open-access providers, aiming to reach areas beyond its existing footprint. 📡 Broadening Fiber Reach: AT&T teams up with Boldyn Networks, Digital Infrastructure Group, Prime Fiber, and Ubiquity to sell broadband in new markets. 🏠 Home & Mobile Convergence: These partnerships will support AT&T’s strategy to bundle home broadband with mobile services. 🌍 New Territories: The focus is on areas where AT&T currently lacks fiber, like Florida and multi-state regions served by Ubiquity. 🚀 Growth Opportunities: With 8.8 million fiber customers, AT&T aims to add 10-15 million more, boosted by these deals and the Gigapower JV. #FiberExpansion #BroadbandInnovation #TechPartnerships 🔧 Strategic Partners: Boldyn provides infrastructure for military bases, while Digital Infrastructure focuses on utility-like fiber services in North America. 🌱 Emerging Markets: Prime Fiber’s Florida buildout and Ubiquity’s multi-state operations add fresh growth zones. 📈 Future Potential: AT&T is exploring up to 15 million additional locations with these partnerships. https://lnkd.in/eQE8ZWEM

Executives from VEON and Telenor discuss lessons learned from splitting off infrastructure assets, with views on optimal approaches to this complex task. Read more on Light Reading:

Demand for data consumption and, by extension, digital infrastructure, is so great that it is outstripping the ability of corporations to fund necessary infrastructure development, creating a huge opportunity for providers of capital like Palistar Capital, says the firm's founder, Omar Jaffrey. Jaffrey says his firm is finding many opportunities to partner with other participants in the telecommunications market, in which Palistar becomes the owner of the hard assets necessary to provide the many digital services being consumed in greater and greater volume. The need for capital in the three core areas of wireless, broadband and data centers is in the hundreds of billions of dollars, Jaffrey says. Cool Vector video-podcast website: https://lnkd.in/eabff4eT