Promise of significant revenue growth for operators as Broadband Forum publishes first YANG modules for FTTdp management software specifications

TR-355 utilizes advanced software-based techniques, paving the way for delivery of ultrafast broadband services around the world

Fremont, California, August 30, 2016: Service Providers today moved a step closer to realizing the promise of optical fiber speeds and applications – without needing to fully upgrade or virtualize their infrastructures – with the release of a new set of specifications on FTTdp management from the Broadband Forum.

Software deliverable TR-355, YANG Modules for FTTdp M

Broadband Forum brings NFV home

Broadband Forum brings NFV home

Landmark technical specification defines industry’s first virtualized Residential Gateway

10 August 2016: The first ever specifications for the virtual Residential Gateway were released today, as the Broadband Forum concluded work on a landmark project to bring the potential of virtualization into the home.

The Network Enhanced Residential Gateway (TR-317) provides requirements for an end-to-end architecture, creating a flexible and agile environment. TR-317’s virtual Customer Premises Equipme

Deutsche Telekom calls on Broadband Forum members to “Collaborate on ‘true convergence’ of mobile and fixed networks to unlock full potential of 5G”

Deutsche Telekom calls on Broadband Forum members to “Collaborate on ‘true convergence’ of mobile and fixed networks to unlock full potential of 5G”

More collaboration among standards bodies and open source communities will be needed in order to achieve this, according to operator

Berlin, Germany. July 27, 2016: As the Broadband Forum held its quarterly meeting in Berlin, Deutsche Telekom’s 5G Executive Program Manager Antje Williams called for true convergence between fixed and mobile networks so that a seamless experience could be delivered to consumers.

Access-agnostic networks are a vital component in realizing the full potential of 5

Operators outline their visions for the Next Generation Broadband Network at unique Atlanta event

Operators outline their visions for the Next Generation Broadband Network at unique Atlanta event

Broadband Forum will host visionary three-day summit

27 April 2016: The Broadband Forum today announced it will host a three-day special meeting in Atlanta where ten of the world’s leading service providers, as well as major manufacturers, will gather to share their vision of requirements that drive the Next Generation Broadband Network.

The event, hosted by AT&T, will include presentations from AT&T itself, NTT, BT, Sky, Deutsche Telecom, CenturyLink, Orange, Telecom Italia, Vodafone