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Internet Exchange Points Move Beyond Big Metros: $5M Grant Supports One in Wichita
The grant will go to Connected Nation, which will work with Newby Ventures to establish the internet exchange point, which will be the
Zayo Network Expansion: 400G, New IP POPs
The Zayo network expansion includes new dark fiber routes between St. Louis and Indianapolis and between Chicago and Omaha. The latter is
Lumen ExaSwitch Rethinks Hyperscale Interconnection with Google, Microsoft
ExaSwitch enables hyperscalers to interconnect in a metro area via an optical switch fabric operated by Lumen.
A Hard Practice to Prevent: FCC Takes Aim Again at Access Arbitrage
The FCC put rules in place in 2019 to curb access arbitrage. But traffic pumpers found a loophole. In an order adopted today, the
Smaller Cities to Gain Access to the Internet Exchange Point Club: CNIXP
Connected Internet Exchange Points (CNIXP) is a joint venture between Newby Ventures and nonprofit Connected Nation. Newby Ventures is
Duo Broadband Upgrades BSS/OSS, Interconnect Systems
FCC Mandates Bill-and-Keep for Access Charges on Toll-Free Calls
The FCC bill-and-keep mandate aims to eliminate arbitrage opportunities that have driven up the cost of toll-free calls. Access charges are the charges that
Rural Carriers Sue T-Mobile Over Calls Not Completed
T-Mobile was fined $40 million for rural calls not completed in 2018. That money went to the U.S. treasury. Now, two rural carriers want compensation for damage to their . . .
MEF Aims to Enable Back Office Interconnection to Support Inter-Carrier Services
Two new MEF back office interconnection initiatives aim to speed up the time it takes for one service provider to establish a circuit to another service provider. One initiative is . . .
IFN Network Expansion Now Reaches Ashburn, Virginia for Second Major Hub Presence
The IFN network expansion brings an IFN presence to Ashburn, VA, a major internet hub. IFN, formerly known as Indiana Fiber Network, is owned by . . .
SDN Communications Expands Minnesota Fiber Network Reach
SDN Communications is owned by 17 independent telcos in South Dakota but is branching into other states through agreements such as the ones announced with two Minnesota companies — Christensen Communications and . . .
Windstream Adds International Connectivity with NJFX Deal
A Windstream NJFX deal will expand Windstream’s capacity to major data center markets worldwide. Interconnection with an NJFX landing point will enable international connectivity to . . .
Verizon Exec: New MEF E-Line Standard Will Help Buying and Selling of Network Access
Verizon MEF E-Line plans include support for a new managed access E-Line specification that can eliminate the need for the buyer and seller to deploy duplicative network interface devices. A Verizon exec fills us in on the company’s plans.
Exec: ThingSpace Plays a Key Role in Supporting Verizon Global IoT Connectivity
Initially touted as a developer platform, which it is, ThingSpace also provides a critical device management role, keeping track of serial numbers, location and more for vast numbers of IoT devices. We talked to the VP of Verizon’s platforms and applications division about this and other key elements of . . .
EXCLUSIVE: AT&T, Verizon Outline FirstNet Interoperability Details; Rural Specifics Remain Light
We pressed carriers for details about FirstNet interoperability with other networks. We learned traffic exchange will be no problem, but FirstNet subscribers will get extra features, although Verizon wants to change that. Only FirstNet subscribers will be able to use the FirstNet spectrum; even if . . .
Juniper Exec on Metro Network Evolution: Not Just Transport Any More
Juniper’s vision for metro network evolution calls for those networks to be more service-centric. The company announced two new metro routers aimed at providing greater capacity to support 5G backhaul and increased bandwidth demand driven by edge data centers.
FCC Poised to Reverse Net Neutrality, Title II Decisions
The FCC will vote to reverse Net Neutrality guidelines next month. New guidelines would allow paid prioritization as long as broadband providers disclose . . .
Comporium Boosts Broadband Speeds
AT&T Asks FCC to Take Action on “Nefarious” Inter-Carrier Compensation Practices
Inter-carrier compensation arbitrage opportunities still exist for traffic pumpers and the competitive local telcos that serve them, says AT&T
Open-IX Pursues Lower-Reliability Edge Data Center Standards
Open-IX is pursuing new edge data center standards designed to reduce costs for cloud providers. The organization is backed by Akamai and Netflix.
Telecom IPX is Hot Topic at International Telecoms Week
A Capacity Media survey of global wholesalers found that 69% have telecom IPX on their roadmap. IP exchange standards define traffic exchange for . . .
FCC Approval for Charter TWC Bright House Merger Received
FCC approval for Charter TWC Bright House merger comes with conditions, including a requirement to offer low-income broadband, to build out . . .
Level 3 and Google Reach Settlement-Free Interconnection Agreement
Ritter/ NewWave Deal: Network Interconnection Targets Wholesale Market
Ritter/ NewWave deal will enable the network operators to more easily serve customers that need connections within and outside of their service territories.