Lumentis AB, a start-up based in Stockholm, introduced an add-drop and terminal SDH/SONET network solution over CWDM or DWDM wavelengths....

Chorum Technologies, a start-up based in Richardson, Texas, is exiting the optical networking business and will focus its efforts on...

Viatel has acquired Netcom Internet Limited, an ISP focused on business customers in the UK. Financial terms were not disclosed....

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) published a new "Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability" standard for simplex and duplex connectors. Intermateability standards...

NEC has integrated Genoa's second-generation, single-chip linear optical amplifier (LOA) into a 10 Gbps optical transponder module for long reach...

Metromedia Fiber Network (MFN) filed its plan of reorganization with a bankruptcy court in New York. MFN's post-bankruptcy business strategy...

WorldCom announced the write-off of all existing goodwill and a substantial write-down of the carrying value of its other intangible...

The Network Reliability and Interoperability Council presented its finding and recommendations concerning the telecommunications needs of first responders and public...

The FCC opened a proceeding to facilitate the provision of fixed and mobile broadband services in the 2500-2690 MHz bands....

The FCC issued its biennial regulatory review report for year 2002, in which it identifies and reviews all regulations issued...

Acterna named John R. Peeler as its new CEO, replacing Ned C. Lautenbach. Peeler maintains his position as president of...

Level 3 Communications appointed Sunit S. Patel as group vice president and said it anticipates that he will succeed Sureel...

DoveBid.com is conducting an online, sealed-bid auction of Enron Broadband Services' DWDM optical equipment for its west coast high-speed, backbone...