Why owning the complete Wi-Fi experience improves the ISP business
Still many internet service providers (ISPs) are reluctant when it comes to offering Wi-Fi to end-users. Often, the fear of having to spend additional resources on supporting in-home Wi-Fi performance issues is a barrier but offering both fiber termination and Wi-Fi can actually... Read more
Empower the ISP business with customer-premises equipment tailored to UK households
Vendor lock-in, outdated product design and inefficient installation processes. These are just some of the cost-intensive challenges internet service providers (ISPs) in the UK face when terminating fibre to millions of UK households. Read more
Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6? Delivering the best in-home Wi-Fi experience is what matters
In the world of IT and telecoms, suppliers are forever proclaiming the latest technology to be the industry's Holy Grail. Case in point: Wi-Fi 6. In reality, however, most internet service providers (ISPs) and end-users are not ready for Wi-Fi 6 yet, and very few devices on the... Read more
Designer: High performance is not enough for end users
We are increasingly looking for in-home devices that do not ”disturb” the interior design of our homes. In this article you get the product designer’s perspectives on why the interaction between performance and aesthetics is more important than ever. Read more
CASE: Fewer service visits improve the business
Keeping service costs at a minimum is a clear competitive advantage. With a high-quality, integrated layer 3 device solution, the Norwegian internet service provider GP Dataservice has cut down dramatically on service visits. The customers now take part in the installation at... Read more
A vendor independent layer 3 device solution means freedom of choice for ISPs
Vendor lock-in often turn out to be very cost-intensive for internet service providers (ISPs). When constrained to buy both the optical network terminal (ONT) and the optical line termination equipment (OLT) from the same vendor it becomes cumbersome and expensive to replace... Read more
CASE: Now customers get maximum Wi-Fi speed
The Bulgarian internet service provider Cooolbox had become tired of dealing with the many helpdesk calls from customers dissatisfied with their in-home Wi-Fi experience. When Cooolbox changed to an integrated layer 3 device solution from Icotera, they were able to deliver... Read more
Three myths about changing customer premise equipment
Replacing customer premise equipment is a big step for many ISPs. And no - there is no way of avoiding the installation of new box at your end users. But it does not have to be either difficult or costly. Here we kill off three common myths about changing CPE supplier. Read more
How ISPs can improve business with an integrated layer 3 device solution
High operational and support costs keep most internet service providers awake at night. Switching to an integrated layer 3 device solution can be part of the solution. In addition to offering a complete service package, the main benefits are simple installation, fewer potential... Read more
Three key challenges for ISPs to keep a low TCO
Expensive truck rolls, lack of control over third party devices and failure rates. These are three common challenges that internet service providers face in their battle to keep end customers satisfied with their in-home internet performance, while also keeping running costs as... Read more
WI-FI 6: What can we expect?
Expectations to the new wireless technology range from better stability to reduced costs and less carbon emissions. In this article, we delve into some of the prospects of the new Wi-Fi standard 802.11ax – or in popular terms: Wi-Fi 6. Read more
New Wi-Fi standard brings the customers faster Internet - and helps cut down support costs
The next generation Wi-Fi hits Europe this autumn. Samsung’s Galaxy S10 and the new iPhone from Apple are both running the 802.11ax standard - also referred to as Wi-Fi 6. With devices enabling 10 times faster Wi-Fi, customers will naturally expect networks supporting the... Read more
Next Generation Wi-Fi 6 is Powered by Quantenna Connectivity Solutions Division
Next Generation Product Line from Icotera Delivering Wi-Fi 6 is Powered by Chipsets from ON Semiconductor’s Quantenna Connectivity Solutions Division Read more
Icotera HIGHLIGHTS - April 2019
Welcome to HIGHLIGHTS! With HIGHLIGHTS we want to keep you updated on our business, products and solutions, but we also want to inspire and bring focus on more industry and technological related topics. In this issue we have focused around many of the exciting things that are... Read more
Icotera provides open access Gateways including Intelligent Network Monitoring to leading Swedish FTTH provider
Com Hem - One of Sweden’s largest FTTH providers has recently chosen Icotera’s residential layer 2 gateway including ICONS – Icotera Network Surveillance - for their future FTTH rollout. Since April 2018, Icotera’s i6400 open access Gateway series has been rolled out in large... Read more
Next level ISP support through intelligent Network monitoring
ICONS – Icotera Network Surveillance Solution – offers true intelligence. It is designed for Network Operators and Service providers to reduce and shorten support calls (OPEX reduction) by offering enhanced capabilities for end-user support and network performance diagnostics. Read more
Icotera is targeting major European market shares.
'Our goal is to give end-users an exceptional internet experience throughout the home. We do this by offering a growing portfolio of intelligent media converters, gateways, routers and Wi-Fi Access Points. In addition, our own developed Network Monitoring Service (ICONS) ensures... Read more
New CEO to drive international growth
Effective December 11, 2017, Icotera's board of directors has appointed René Brøchner new CEO of Icotera A/S. After 6 years as CEO, Peter Lund has wished to pass on the management to further strengthen Icotera’s product offering and international growth. Read more
