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Highlights from the 3rd IPv6 Workshop

The 3rd edition of the IPv6 Workshop, jointly organised by Arcep, IDATE and the IPv6 Forum, recently brought together key stakeholders from the Internet and telecommunications ecosystem. This event provided a valuable opportunity to exchange views on the major challenges and future outlook of IPv6 deployment.

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Evènement

FTTH CONFERENCE 2026

The FTTH Council Europe is bringing its expertise and experience to support the FTTH industry in European regions that deserve good attention. Following the success of its first ‘regional’ event, the FTTH Congress Balkans 2024, this latest edition of the FTTH Congress will focus on the drivers and hurdles for

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Evènement

What PAC Expects At Mobile World Congress 2026

Once again, the global telecoms ecosystem will converge in Barcelona from 2–5 March for Mobile World Congress, the industry’s most influential annual gathering. The event will bring together telecom operators, device manufacturers, SaaS providers, hyperscalers, network equipment vendors, and enterprise customers to shape the tech agenda for 2026 and beyond.

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Insights

Telecommunications at the heart of the new defence strategy

The transformation of conflicts and security architectures now places telecom operators at the heart of defence capabilities. Mobile networks, fibre optics, submarine cables, data centres and satellite constellations are no longer just civilian infrastructure: they form the digital backbone on which the command, intelligence, logistics, resilience, and continuity of the

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FTTx & Gigabit Society

AI for fibre

This study examines how AI is transforming the performance of FTTH networks in different national environments by addressing structural limitations in planning, quality control, supervision and maintenance. It draws on real-world examples from international operators that have automated part of their processes, as well as an analysis of technology strategies

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FTTx & Gigabit Society

FTTR – The new frontier for FTTH?

This report presents FTTR (Fibre to the Room) technology, the next stage in the evolution of consumer fibre services. It explains how this innovation represents a strategic breakthrough and a response to the growing demand for ultra-high-speed connectivity in homes and businesses. The study also provides an overview of the

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Wireless 5G

Markets dynamics

This report analyses the recent acceleration of telecom consolidation worldwide, examining the structural market trends behind it: saturation, limited revenue growth, sustained investment needs, and intensifying competition from digital and infrastructure players. It reviews the major M&A transactions completed or announced since 2020, explores the strategic drivers behind cost, revenue

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Wireless 5G

Marchés mondiaux de la 5G et de la 6G

Cinq ans après son lancement, la 5G a atteint un stade de maturité marqué par une accélération des déploiements et une pression accrue sur le secteur des télécommunications pour garantir une connectivité fluide, rapide et fiable. Cette évolution s’accompagne d’investissements soutenus et stratégiques afin de répondre à une demande mondiale

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