Today’s telecom news includes announcements on neu-medianet, Blues, Iridium, BroadbandOne, FulAir Wireless, Comcast, among others.
neu-medianet Accelerates Fiber Broadband with Virtualized Platform
German broadband provider neu-medianet is expanding its network with Harmonic’s cOS virtualized broadband platform. The rollout introduces XGS-PON fiber broadband services while maintaining compatibility with the existing DOCSIS infrastructure. Harmonic’s high-density optical line terminal hardware supports the deployment. The integration of cOS enables flexible upgrades and network scaling. neu-medianet is adopting an open ONT approach, which avoids vendor lock-in and provides multiple options for customer premises equipment
Blues Launches Starnote for Iridium to Expand Global IoT Connectivity
Blues has launched Starnote for Iridium to expand satellite IoT connectivity. The solution allows industries including energy, transportation, logistics, and equipment manufacturing to deploy connected products globally without managing certifications or subscriptions. Starnote for Iridium builds on Blues’ existing radio access technologies and provides coverage in remote areas. The product is expected to enter production in Q1 2026, and a beta program is currently open for applications. Blues aims to support IoT device manufacturers, integrators, and service providers with global connectivity solutions.
BEAD Policy Shift Unlocks Faster Last-Mile Broadband with Existing Coax Networks
InCoax Networks AB highlights that the U.S. Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, with a $42.5 billion budget, updated its rules on June 6, 2025, removing fiber preference and allowing flexible technology choices. This change enables the use of existing in-building coaxial networks in multi-dwelling units (MDUs) to deliver high-speed internet without new fiber installations. InCoax’s MoCA Access 2.5 technology uses these coaxial networks to provide multi-gigabit broadband speeds, offering a cost-effective solution for last-mile connectivity.
BroadbandOne partners with FulAir Wireless to provide fixed wireless broadband
BroadbandOne has partnered with FulAir Wireless to provide fixed wireless broadband in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and surrounding Gulf Coast oil and gas areas. The collaboration focuses on enhancing connectivity for industrial operations, including the Venture Global LNG terminal. The partnership addresses the need for reliable broadband in areas with limited infrastructure by deploying wireless networks that can adapt to shifting industrial sites.
Comcast Brings High-Speed Internet to Rural Virginia, Driving Telecom Innovation
Comcast connected over 750 homes in Buchanan, Virginia, to its Xfinity internet service as part of a broader network expansion in Virginia, covering several towns. The project involves laying new fiber-optic cables and upgrading existing network facilities to provide high-speed internet to homes and businesses. Comcast is working with local authorities to ensure timely deployment and integration with community needs. Extending broadband to underserved areas enables residents to access online education, remote work opportunities, and digital services.
Shafana Fazal
