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In today’s digital age, access to the internet has become an essential need for individuals and communities worldwide. However, millions of people still need this vital connection. vBNG and CGNAT services are architected to help expand internet access. Access to the internet isn’t evenly distributed globally, leading to a digital divide between those with internet connectivity and those without. This …
Network automation, a crucial goal for most ISPs, is key to navigating the complexity of broadband networks and achieving optimal network performance and efficiency. While the buzz around artificial intelligence’s role in network automation is undeniable, it’s essential to focus on the tangible benefits network automation can bring to your operations today. Large Tier One ISPs (with large budgets) are …
This is a guest blog by Adam Schaeffer, the CEO of Core Transit, a netElastic customer. Core Transit has leveraged netElastic solutions to create new wholesale service offerings to the ISP community. ISP Challenges In today’s world of rapid network expansion, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) must respond quickly to bandwidth growth, new access technologies, and growing competition as they move …
Many market research reports have recently highlighted the growth in virtual broadband network gateways (vBNGs). The factors driving vBNG growth include greater scalability, increased flexibility, and lower costs than hardware-based BNGs. Once a broadband service provider decides to purchase a vBNG, where should they buy it? You can choose from many vBNG vendors, including traditional router manufacturers, low-cost hardware router …
In our fast-paced digital world, staying connected is a requirement for most people. And when it comes to reliable and high-speed internet connectivity, broadband remote access servers (B-RAS) play a crucial role. But what is a broadband remote access server, and how does it work? In this ultimate guide to broadband remote access servers, we’ll delve into everything you need …
In today’s world of rapidly increasing bandwidth demand, broadband service providers must continually increase capacity. As a result, having flexible and scalable network infrastructure has become critical. In this environment, broadband providers are turning to software-based virtual Broadband Network Gateways (vBNGs) to enhance network infrastructure. Why are vBNGs gaining traction? Let’s discuss some of the advantages of virtual BNGs versus …
Interested in finding a better way to add network capacity to keep up with bandwidth demand? But not wanting to incur major costs? Based on our conversations with internet service providers worldwide, you’re not alone. More and more ISPs are trying to solve this problem. As a result, it’s not surprising that the number of ISPs purchasing virtual Broadband Network …
Broadband access is becoming more important as time goes on. For example, OpenVault’s Q2 2024 Broadband Insights Report highlights a 16.5% year-over-year increase in the percentage of broadband subscribers consuming 1 Terabyte or more per month. Moreover, upstream data consumption has also surged, growing by 15.9% over the previous year. These figures underscore the mounting demand for broadband network capacity …
Marc Andreessen famously said, “Software is eating the world.” Time has proven Andreessen to be prophetic. We can now say, “Software is eating the network.” The Road to Software-Based Networks Network functions virtualization (NFV) is driving the transition to software-based networks. NFV virtualizes network services, such as routers and firewalls traditionally run on proprietary hardware. Proprietary “closed systems,” unfortunately, are …
As cities, municipalities, and communities strive to leverage BEAD funding to expand broadband access to their constituents, they’re turning to technology to help bridge the digital divide. While a significant portion of expenditures tend to go towards the physical plant, such as fiber, copper, or RF, the data center or central office is important in providing effective solutions for these …
