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Broadband providers are supporting a growing number of subscribers. And more subscribers mean more bandwidth consumption. This is fueling the growth of software-based vBNGs, which provide greater scalability and flexibility than hardware-based BNGs. That being said, how do you get visibility into your vBNGs?
Governments are fueling the biggest wave of broadband investment ever. And this isn’t a one-time massive expenditure, since most of the money is still to be allocated over the rest of the decade. In this environment, the state of Maine has successfully obtained hundreds of millions of dollars in federal money and other sources for broadband expansion. However, a new …
Broadband service providers are increasingly requiring network equipment to be NEBS compliant. Why? One reason is that subscribers are now depending on internet access for their professional and personal lives. And they’re relying on broadband providers to deliver this critical service. As a result, reliability has become paramount. Bell Labs developed the Network Equipment Building Systems (or NEBS) requirements to …
High-speed internet access has become a necessity for much of our day-to-day lives. We shop, learn, receive health care, and communicate online. As a result, connecting individuals to affordable and high-speed internet has become an imperative for communities and governments alike. To make “Internet for All” a reality, there are multiple broadband access technologies. However, service providers have traditionally used …
Global internet bandwidth rose by 28% in 2022, according to TeleGeography’s Global Internet Geography research. Total international bandwidth now stands at 997 Tbps, which represents a 4-year CAGR of 29%. What does this mean for broadband service providers? It means broadband providers need to stay ahead of the demand for more bandwidth. It also means the ability to scale has …
The number of “super power users” who consume more than 2 terabytes (TBs) of data per month increased 31% year-over-year in Q1 2022, according to a new OpenVault Broadband Insights report. In addition, the number of “power users” consuming 1 TB or more rose 18%. And the growth isn’t limited to only super power users and power users. For example, …
Driving down a busy street on a weekday mid-morning, I passed many apartment buildings and was surprised to see so many cars in the parking lots. Why were there so many cars? Were people being laid off from their jobs? Was it a national holiday? The answer was no. Then it hit me. These people were working from home. With …
Many people are hesitant to make changes, since it’s much easier to stay with the status quo. There is a comfort level in the familiar. For example, I typically go out for lunch on the weekends. And I typically go to the same restaurants over and over again. Why? I’m familiar with those establishments. I know them and they know …
Virtual Broadband Network Gateways (vBNGs) are increasingly being adopted by broadband providers. Why? This blog discusses three key reasons why, with additional input from a few netElastic vBNG customers.
Governments are spending unprecedented amounts of money to expand broadband access. And broadband providers will be investing those monies to grow their networks and reach more subscribers. In this environment, who cares about lowering the costs of building out (and then maintaining) fiber or fixed wireless access networks? Broadband providers care. No matter the size of the funding, successful businesses …
