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Launch Providers Cite Full Manifests and High Demand as Commercial Space Grows

Executives from SpaceX, Arianespace, Blue Origin, and others discuss capacity challenges and plans to meet surging launch needs.

Billions Poured Into Low Earth Orbit as Tech Giants Bet Big

Nvidia, SpaceX, Amazon, and others are investing heavily in satellite networks and orbital data centers in the rapidly evolving low earth orbit environment.

ZTE's HI-OTN Breakthroughs Earn Top Honors at OFC 2026

Company's innovations in ultra-wide spectrum transmission and distributed AI computing recognized with dual Top-Scored Paper awards

Zyxel Networks expands OpenWiFi-ready portfolio with four Wi-Fi 7 access points for ISPs

Open, standards-based Wi-Fi 7 provides ISPs with more flexibility to mix devices from multiple OpenWiFi vendors on their network

Widespread Xfinity Outage Reported Across Bay Area

Internet service disrupted for Comcast customers on Monday morning.

Luna Innovations, ECSite, and DiCon Showcase Automated Multi-Channel Photonics Testing at OFC 2026

Integrated solution combines precision instrumentation, switching, and automation software to accelerate production testing for silicon photonics, quantum systems, and AI infrastructure.

NVIDIA, T-Mobile and Partners Integrate Physical AI Applications on AI-RAN-Ready Infrastructure

Collaboration aims to bring AI-powered applications to the network edge

Industry Leaders Form 400G Optical MSA to Accelerate Next-Gen Networking

Broadcom, Cisco, MACOM, NVIDIA, and Semtech collaborate on 400G optical link specifications for AI infrastructure

Keysight Introduces New 224G Test Solutions to Enable 1.6T Optical Network Validation

Solutions provide end-to-end electrical and optical validation from R&D through high-volume manufacturing

Cisco Edges Out Wi-Fi 7 Lead in 2025, Dell'Oro Reports

Cisco's aggressive pricing strategy helped the company narrowly top Huawei in Wi-Fi 7 indoor access point revenue share.

Lumentum Executives to Present at Optical Fiber Communication Conference

CEO Michael Hurlston and CTO Matt Sysak to participate in Optica Executive Forum and other OFC 2026 events

Anduril Acquires ExoAnalytic, Expands Space Capabilities

The deal will fold ExoAnalytic's global network of roughly 400 small telescopes and simulation tools into Anduril's growing space portfolio.

Arista introduces 12.8Tbps liquid-cooled XPO optics

New XPO pluggable optics module delivers record-breaking throughput and density for AI networking fabrics.

Wi-Fi 7 Transforms Modern Stadium Experience

New connectivity standard enables flexible, reliable digital ecosystem for fan engagement and operational efficiency

Coalition Criticizes NextNav's 900 MHz 5G Field Test

Incumbents say NextNav's network could endanger their operations in the band.

LAFC Becomes MLS's First Wi-Fi 7 Stadium

Ruckus Networks deployment offers blueprint for enterprise IT leaders tackling connectivity in high-density environments.

NetBurner Launches Affordable Outdoor Network Time Server

NTP1061 delivers sub-millisecond time accuracy with just a single Power over Ethernet cable

Keysight and Qualcomm Advance RF Digital Twins for 5G-Advanced and 6G Research

Collaboration links digital twins with real-world measurements to reduce risk and speed development for next-gen wireless networks.

Archer Aviation partners with Starlink to power connectivity on Midnight air taxi

The partnership will integrate low-Earth-orbit satellite connectivity into Archer's electric air taxi.

Arrcus and UfiSpace Collaborate on AI-Optimized Networking Platforms

The partnership aims to deliver carrier-grade, AI-optimized networking solutions for service providers, data centers, edge, and cloud environments.

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