The latest telecom news includes Vodafone powering fibre and DOCSIS Wi-Fi 7, UCL Swift, Digicomm, Starlink in Lebanon, among others.
Vodafone Powers Fibre and DOCSIS Wi-Fi 7 with RDK-B Standardization
Vodafone has adopted RDK-B as the centralized software platform for its Ultra Hub 7 broadband routers in the UK and Germany, supporting Wi-Fi 7 devices on both fibre and DOCSIS networks. RDK-B is an open-source software stack that provides device management, telemetry, Wi-Fi services, Ethernet access, and IPv6 transition, while enabling compatibility with DOCSIS, GPON, DSL, and Fixed Wireless Access. The deployment allows Vodafone to unify software across devices and vendors, manage services at scale, and ensure consistent broadband operations in different markets.
Driving Fiber Network Growth: UCL Swift and Digicomm Partner for Broadband Expansion
UCL Swift has entered into a distribution partnership with Digicomm International to expand reach in the broadband and fiber markets. Under this agreement, Digicomm will distribute UCL Swift’s full range of fiber optic splicing tools, hardened connectivity solutions, and related accessories. The product portfolio includes All-In-One fusion splicers, cladding alignment splicers, core alignment splicers, ribbon splicers, and drop cables. Digicomm will also distribute hardened drop connectors designed for FTTx networks. The collaboration is structured to make UCL Swift’s products more accessible to broadband and fiber providers through Digicomm’s established distribution channels.
Starlink Breaks State Monopoly: Lebanon Approves Satellite Internet Licence
Lebanon’s cabinet has approved a licence for Starlink to provide satellite internet services in the country. Starlink created a Lebanese entity after six months of discussions with authorities, and the licence permits the company to operate across the entire territory through SpaceX satellites. The service will initially be limited to companies, with subscription plans starting at US$100 per month. Starlink’s entry marks the first time an external operator is authorised to compete with Lebanon’s state-owned providers, which had opposed granting licences to satellite operators, Reuters reports.
Shafana Fazal
