Telecom operators sign fibre pact to speed up rollout (except Digi) The Belgian telecom sector is launching the Fiber Charter to coordinate the rollout of fibre networks. Eight operators p…
Proximus makes 2.8 million homes and businesses connectable to fibre At the end of September, Proximus could connect 2,814,000 homes and businesses to fibre. The number of active fibre line…
‘Demand for fiber optics is exploding, but that is not a problem’ Demand for B2B fiber optics is skyrocketing due to AI, but according to Eurofiber, there is no cause for alarm. Those wh…
Proximus and Telenet get green light for Flemish fiber collaboration Proximus, Fiberklaar, Telenet, and Wyre accelerate the Flemish fiber rollout following BMA approval.
Wyre, Telenet, Proximus and Fiberklaar sign deal for gigabit network rollout Wyre, Telenet, Proximus and Fiberklaar sign an agreement for faster gigabit networks with fewer duplicate roadworks in F…
EU postpones fiber optic deadline to 2035 The European Commission has proposed the renewed Digital Networks Act. This includes postponing the deadline for full Eu…
Digi launches 5G home internet subscription for 7 euros per month Digi is launching a 5G home internet subscription for users who do not yet have access to fiber optic. The subscription…
Microsoft Unveils Fiber Optic Cable that Can Make Internet much Faster The cable allows light to travel through air instead of glass, at a speed of 300 meters per second. Researchers from Mic…
Fiber in Belgium: Historical Disadvantage Despite Catch-Up Belgium is the worst performer in Europe when it comes to the rollout of fiber optics. Why is that? A historical legacy…
Digital Divide in Belgium: Large Companies Lead the Way, SMEs Lag Behind The Belgian digital economy is running at full speed, but not everyone is in the same boat. Large companies are sprintin…
Belgium Lags in Fiber Optic Rollout (but That’s not a Disaster) According to a report by FOD Economie, Belgium ranks last within the EU for fiber optic rollout. Nevertheless, the major…
AVM showcases new FRITZ! products for Wi-Fi 7 and fiber optics AVM Adds New Products to the FRITZ! Product Family, Further Expanding the Range of Wi-Fi 7 and Fiber Optic Solutions At…
Coax is finite, fiber is not: why fiber has little to fear from 5G or satellite Even before the Internet ran over coaxial cable, the limits of the technology were clear. With DSL and variants, things…
South African-style: how Eight Lakes modernized its entire IT infrastructure in 6 months Eight Lakes modernized its entire IT infrastructure in one major project. A massive migration of the network together wi…
Proximus provides ‘fiber coverage in the street’ for 40 percent of Belgian population Proximus is expanding its fiber footprint and has “fiber in the street” ready for 40 percent of Belgium’s population. Pr…
