Foreword
We’re very proud to present the fourth digital issue of NExsT magazine, Prysmian’s publication on the worlds of broadband and telecom.
We’re very proud to present the fourth digital issue of NExsT magazine, Prysmian’s publication on the worlds of broadband and telecom.
As part of a five-year plan ending in 2016, Prysmian is investing over €100m in optical fibre, explains Philippe Vanhille, Prysmian Group.
Mobile data consumption continues to grow rapidly, largely driven by smartphones and tablets. This has resulted in the introduction of so-called Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile technologies, better known to the public as 4G and eventually 5G mobile network.
In July 2013, the Construction Products Regulation became fully applicable in all EU Member States. The CPR covers power, control and communications cables intended to be incorporated in both buildings and civil engineering works.
Following an investment of some €30 million, Prysmian’s Italian optical fibre centre of excellence in Battipaglia, is now one of the world’s most advanced. Furthermore, in France, the company has also presented Europe’s biggest, renewed optical fibre plant.
A recent report produced by United Nations Broadband Commission and UNESCO, states that 57% of people in the world have no access to broadband and are missing out on current and future prosperity. The report’s conclusions are clear: the time to take action is now.
A recent FTTH Council Americas study indicates a gigabit FTTH connection can add up to 3.1% to the value of a home. Heather Burnett Gold, President & CEO, FTTH Council Americas, explains.
Why is FTTH the key to a sustainable, prosperous future? And why is rollout taking place so slowly? NExsT asks Peter Cochrane, futurist, entrepreneur and advisor to international industries and government
The Europacable Industry Charter expresses collective commitment to the principles and objectives of ethical, sustainable and high-quality cable development and manufacturing. Prysmian Group strongly endorses this.
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