Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Zyxel Communications, Openreach, Fidium, CableFinder, LoRa Alliance, among others.
Going Green: Zyxel & Openreach Slash Plastic Waste in UK Fibre Rollout
Zyxel Communications and Openreach have teamed up to reduce plastic waste and packaging in the UK’s Full Fibre broadband rollout. Engineers are installing sustainable Optical Network Terminals (ONTs) with casings made from 95 percent recycled plastic and arriving in zero‑plastic, minimal recycled packaging. Openreach has already deployed half a million of these eco‑friendly units, which support broadband speeds up to 1.8 Gbps and meet key security requirements. The new ONTs use recycled pellets from diverse sources like old electronics and automotive parts. This initiative is part of Openreach’s broader “Let’s Reach Zero” strategy to cut environmental impact.
Fidium Joins CableFinder to Supercharge Fiber Sales for Partners
Fidium, a major fiber network provider, has been added to the CableFinder online marketplace, enhancing its channel program by making it easier for partners to access and sell its services. Through CableFinder’s automated platform, Fidium’s channel partners can now quickly check serviceability, generate contracts, and place orders — streamlining sales and helping partners close deals faster. With over $1.9 billion invested in fiber infrastructure and a nationwide footprint, Fidium aims to boost accessibility to high-performance fiber solutions for businesses and enterprises via the CableFinder platform.
LoRaWAN Soars as the Global Standard for Massive IoT Connectivity
The LoRa Alliance has declared that LoRaWAN is now the premier standard for massive Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity worldwide, driven by rapid adoption and a strong global ecosystem. LoRaWAN’s open‑standard foundation, use of unlicensed frequency bands, low deployment costs, and extensive certification program have helped it outpace other low‑power wide‑area network technologies in scale and accessibility. By the end of 2025, LoRaWAN supported around 125 million connected devices, growing at a 25 percent annual rate across applications like smart cities, agriculture, manufacturing, and logistics. Its long range, low power consumption, and flexible public/private network capabilities make it a dominant choice for IoT deployments.
SHAFANA FAZAL