Foreword

In this edition, we’re looking at recent research from the FTTH Council Europe, which puts fibre investment forward as an economic facilitator for 5G rollout, and a Broadband World Forum study predicting future trends relevant to fibre.

 

There’s also news of the UAE national cyber security strategy, Africa’s progress on FTTH and the persistent digital divide between rural and non-rural USA. UK Research shows that Artificial Intelligence is providing a ‘welcome boost’ that could add millions to GDP. In Prysmian news, we examine at the recent contract for Viking Link, the world’s longest interconnector, connecting Denmark and the UK, and a new cooperation with Cityfibre, helping realise full fibre rollout across the UK.

 

 

Of course, we would be delighted to receive your feedback, suggestions, questions and opinions. So if there’s anything you’d like to share with us, please contact us at [email protected]

 

- NExsT Editorial Team