Fixed broadband providers invest in fibre in their local network segment, also known as the last mile. The faster and more reliable fibre gradually replaces the old copper cables, which will be decommissioned.
Our latest Global Trends report discusses copper networks’ decommissioning from a global perspective. It addresses in particular:
- Why copper networks are being decommissioned.
- Industrial and regulatory considerations in decommissioning plans.
- Implementation of copper decommissioning in practice.
The report is complemented by a benchmark outlining the rationale and status of copper decommissioning plans in 12 countries around the world (Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South Africa, the UK and the US).
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