Connected North
Cartesian will be moderating a panel at Connected North, an event focused on connectivity and technology transformation in the North of the UK.
Network Economics
Adaptive Spirit
Cartesian will be attending Adaptive Spirit, a unique event that blends support for the U.S. Para Ski & Snowboard Team with networking with other telecom leaders.
FTTH Conference 2025
Cartesian will be attending the FTTH Conference, where industry leaders will discuss business strategies and exhibitors will showcase the latest FTTH technologies.
How-To Guide to Migrating SD-WAN Customers
In our how-to series, we explore the challenges service providers face in moving customers between different instances of the same SD-WAN platform.
Top Broadband Policy Concerns & Considerations in 2025
In this Insight we will explore seven of the top concerns and considerations for industry stakeholders, policymakers, and consumer advocacy groups in 2025 as we collectively work toward a more connected society.
ACA Connects Summit
Cartesian will be attending the ACA Connects Summit 2025 in Washington DC. Join us!
2025 Public Policy Summit
Cartesian will be attending the 2025 Public Policy Summit. Join us!
Metro Connect USA 2025
Cartesian will be attending Metro Connect USA 2025, an event for leaders in the digital infrastructure industry. Join us!
2024 Fiber Deployment Cost Annual Report
This report by the Fiber Broadband Association and Cartesian provides a detailed analysis of the evolving fiber broadband landscape in the United States, emphasizing both the significant progress made and the challenges faced by the industry.
TMT World Congress 2025
Cartesian will be attending the TMT World Congress in London. Join us!
Fibre Networks as Green Assets
This report by Cartesian for the FTTH Council Europe explores the efficiency of fibre networks and how "sustainable finance" will help Europe continue to play a role as global leader in the Digital Economy.
Mastering Migration: Turning Complex Challenges into Seamless Success
A successful migration project involves so much more than just swapping one service or solution for another.
NaaS is Now: Why CSPs Should Embrace the New Model
The enterprise telecommunications landscape is experiencing a profound transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements, shifting business needs, and the growing demand for flexible and efficient networking solutions.
Leveraging Data in Network Deployment and Operation: Connected Britain Panel Preview
Join Vito Morawetz, Vice President at Cartesian, and a panel of industry experts for an engaging discussion on harnessing data to improve operations in telecom organisations.
BEAD Application Scoring: Key Considerations for ISPs
The initial rollout of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program’s $42.45 billion funding marks a significant step in the federal government’s mission to provide high-speed broadband to all unserved and underserved areas in the U.S.
Post-Merger Integration: Connected Britain Panel Preview
Consolidation in the UK fibre broadband market has begun and is anticipated to grow in the next few years. At Connected Britain, an expert panel moderated by Cartesian VP Michael Dargue will explore key factors for successful integration.
Taming Technology Through Skills & Development: Connected Britain Panel Preview
Looking for insights on how to keep up with the rapidly changing technological landscape in the telecom industry? That will be the topic at one of the panels at the upcoming Connected Britain, “Taming Technology Through Skills and Development.” Moderated by Cartesian’s David Davies, the session will feature four industry leaders as they explore the challenges to workforce upskilling and the best strategies for improving this crucial process.
Overcoming the UK’s Digital Divide: Connected Britain Panel Preview
Join Simon Evans, Principal at Cartesian, and a panel of telecom industry experts for an engaging discussion on overcoming the UK’s digital divide at Connected Britain.
Connected Britain 2024
Cartesian will be moderating four panels at Connected Britain 2024, an event that brings together the leaders of UK connectivity, from both the public and private sectors.
Fiber Connect 2024
Cartesian will be attending Fiber Connect 2024, focused on the intersection of business, broadband, and digital infrastructure investment.
Broadband Communities Summit 2024
Cartesian will be leading a panel at the Broadband Communities Summit 2024, an event that connects community leaders, property owners, network infrastructure builders, and telco service providers.
High-speed broadband options, availability, and competition increase in the U.S.
90% of U.S. households now have more than one broadband option with 100/20+ Mbps speeds available to them, a Cartesian analysis has found.
ACA Connects Summit 2024
Cartesian is a proud sponsor of the event and several of us will be attending. Join us!
Press Release: Cartesian Advances CityFibre’s Success in Securing UK Grants to Expand Rural Broadband Network
Cartesian - February 8, 2024 - Cartesian is proud to announce its pivotal role assisting CityFibre in winning several grants from the UK government's Building Digital UK (BDUK) Project Gigabit program.
2023 Fiber Deployment Cost Annual Report
The Fiber Broadband Association partnered with Cartesian to research the cost of fiber deployment and provide insight on how costs are evolving over time.
The UK Telecoms Security Act – What It Means for Telecom Operators
The Telecoms Security Act (TSA) is a significant piece of UK legislation with the potential to impact the telecommunications industry as much as the introduction of GDPR did, reshaping how operators address security and compliance.
Cartesian Helps Build Winning Network Expansion Programs
For over 30 years, Cartesian has been a trusted partner in the Communications sector, helping ISPs worldwide craft and execute transformative strategies. The BEAD program is a unique opportunity for ISPs.
Cartesian Partners with Operators to Accelerate Cost Savings
For over 30 years, Cartesian has been a trusted partner in the Communications sector, helping operators worldwide develop and execute network transformation strategies.
Total Telecom Congress 2023
Cartesian will be attending and speaking at the Total Telecom Congress. Join us!
China’s 5G Story: Inspiring Rollout Journey and Ongoing Challenges
Despite concerns about the commercial viability of 5G, China Mobile has recently reported that an impressive 689 million customers have signed up for its 5G package. This remarkable figure reflects China’s unique journey towards 5G rollout and commercialization. Join us as we explore the exciting developments in China's 5G market.
Broadband Workforce Development Guidebook
The Guidebook is intended to serve as a resource for state broadband offices (SBOs), state and local workforce/economic development boards, and equivalent agencies as they formulate their workforce development strategy for the BEAD program and establish statewide training initiatives.
Addressing the USA Broadband Availability Gap: Expected Funding and Scenario Planning for States
Our recent study determines that BEAD will provide sufficient funding for the majority of states to close the digital divide. Other states will face constraints as the BEAD funding formula does not account for local cost differences. For this once-in-a-generation opportunity, all will need to closely evaluate their deployment strategies and tradeoffs.
Broadband Infrastructure Playbook – July 2022 Update
The Playbook is a comprehensive guide designed to assist state broadband offices to best leverage federal funds available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The July 2022 Update incorporates content from the NTIA NOFO.
Broadband Infrastructure Playbook Updated
Cartesian - July 12, 2022 - The Broadband Infrastructure Playbook has been updated with content from the NTIA NOFO. The Playbook is a comprehensive guide designed to assist state broadband offices to best leverage federal funds available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
Broadband Infrastructure Playbook Launch
Cartesian - March 4, 2022 - Today marks the launch of the Broadband Infrastructure Playbook, a comprehensive guide designed to assist state broadband offices to best leverage federal funds available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
Broadband Infrastructure Playbook Research Project Underway
Fiber Broadband Association - December 15, 2021 - The FBA and NTCA commissioned Cartesian, a global telecom, media and technology consulting firm, to conduct the research for the Broadband Infrastructure Playbook. Highlights from the playbook will be presented during a webinar in early 2022.
Connected Britain 2021
Join us at the Business Design Centre in London, where Cartesian will be participating in four panels on day 1 of the Connected Britain conference that addresses the future of UK connectivity.
FTTH Virtual Conference 2021
Join us virtually at the FTTH Conference, where Vice President Michael Dargue will be presenting on LEO satellites in a workshop on Broadband Technologies to Address Post-Pandemic Demand.
US Broadband Infrastructure: Costs to Close the Digital Divide
The amount of funding required to fund gigabit deployment to all unserved areas depends on how ‘unserved’ is defined.
US Broadband Infrastructure: Geographic Trends
Although significant availability gaps are an issue in many rural areas, adoption gaps occur in both rural and non-rural geographies.
The Growth of “New” Legacy: An Ongoing Threat to Transformation
In our Product Insights series, we look at some of the challenges and solutions for enabling digital transformation. Today, we focus on tackling one of the key issues – how to execute an effective platform migration strategy.
US Broadband Infrastructure: The Adoption Gap
Is lack of adoption of fixed broadband a bigger problem than lack of availability of this service?
US Broadband Infrastructure: The Availability Gap
How much has gigabit speed availability increased over time, and how many US households still don’t have access to broadband internet?
Press release: US can address pressing broadband needs with proposed infrastructure funds, report shows
ACA Connects and Cartesian develop detailed analyses to help policymakers prioritize broadband infrastructure funding
Addressing Gaps in Broadband Infrastructure Availability and Service Adoption
The digital divide is both an availability problem and an adoption problem. Approximately 12M households do not have access to 25/3 Mbps broadband service, and about 30M do not subscribe to such service when it's available.
Rolling out FTTP: The B2B Business Case for GPON
In this blog article, we look at the technology and market developments that are making GPON-based products suitable alternatives to Ethernet-based network designs for the enterprise market.
Gigabit Access 2021
Join us at Gigabit Access 2021 where Principal Jaume Fornos will moderate a panel on strategy and technology for gigabit cable, and VP Michael Dargue will moderate a panel on strategies for a more sustainable network rollout.
Project Rollout
Project Rollout is a virtual event that focuses on the delivery of gigabit-capable broadband in the UK. Join us in discussions on the rollout of gigabit-capable broadband networks and investment in the UK's digital infrastructure.
Webinar: Fiber Broadband Association: RDOF – LEO Satellite Assessment
In this webinar, hosted by The Fiber Broadband Association, Cartesian VP Michael Dargue will join others in exploring the RDOF - LEO Satellite Assessment research in-depth.
Press release: New Research Highlights Concerns Whether Starlink™ Will Meet Federal Broadband Capacity Requirements
Via Business Wire - 8 February 2021 - The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) and NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association today submitted to the FCC a technical assessment and model to aid the agency’s efforts to scrutinize the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) long-form applications for Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) Satellite broadband networks.
Connected Italy 2020
Vito Morawetz hosts a panel on next generation connectivity that will include discussion on strategies for fibre & 5G networks, private-public partnerships, and unlocking the socioeconomic benefits.
Total Telecom Congress 2020
Rishi Modha and David Davies lead panel discussions on AI and digital transformation at the virtual Total Telecom Congress event. Join us for an exciting 2 days for the opportunity to hear from 200 industry-leading speakers.
Connected Britain 2020
Michael Dargue, Jaume Fornos and Vito Morawetz lead panel discussions on rolling out fibre and 5G, and the evolving telecoms investment landscape. Join us and hear what leaders from across the industry have to say about these important topics at Connected Britain's virtual event.
Submarine Networks EMEA
Join us at EMEA’s leading annual submarine communications gathering. Learn strategies for optimising cable route planning with Vito Morawetz on Day 2.
Ars Technica – 50% of US homes still won’t have fiber broadband by 2025, study says
Via Ars Technica – 18 September 2019 – Fiber broadband is now available to more than 30% of households across the US, and fiber networks should reach 50% of homes by 2025, a new study says…
FierceTelecom – All-fiber deployments to 90% of U.S. households achievable by 2029 – report
Via FierceTelecom – 16 September 2019 – The Fiber Broadband Association released a study that said all-fiber deployments were on pace to hit about 50% of U.S. households by 2025.
Fiber Broadband Association – New Study Finds All-Fiber Deployments to 90% of Households Achievable in Next Decade
Via Fiber Broadband Association – 10 September 2019 – Today, the Fiber Broadband Association and strategy consulting firm Cartesian released a study that explores the costs associated with deploying all-fiber networks to all households across the entire United States.
C-SPAN – 5G Networks and Rural Broadband
Via C-SPAN – 4 September 2019 – Telecommunications industry leaders and wireless technology experts held a briefing regarding the deployment of 5G networks. They also discussed rural broadband access, rural fiber connectivity, and Federal Communications Commission wireless spectrum auctions.
Light Reading – C-Band Proposal Fixates on Fiber
Via Light Reading – 15 July 2019 – While the winners and losers of the battle over the coveted C-Band are yet to be determined as the FCC continues to weigh the options, one proposal being made by a group with some cable industry backing could be a boon for the nation's fiber network and data center providers.
Cablefax – ACA Connects Says Study Proves C-Band Plan Would Work
Via Cablefax – 10 July 2019 – ACA Connects has offered up evidence to the FCC that it is possible to free up at least 370MHz of C-band spectrum in all urban markets in 18 months through its joint plan with Competitive Carriers Association and Charter. That’s nearly twice the amount capable of being freed through the proposal offered up by the C-Band Alliance…
Fiber Broadband Association – New Study Explores Cost of Fiber Deployment in Rural Areas
Via Fiber Broadband Association – 4 June 2019 – Engaged by the Fiber Broadband Association, strategy consulting firm Cartesian conducted a study to explore the costs associated with deploying all-fiber networks to all homes across the entire United States.
Lessons from the Field: Rolling out FTTx
In this blog post, Jaume Fornos shares operator insights from his FTTx rollout panel discussion at Gigabit Access 2019 including fibre developments, learnings, and success factors.
8 Steps to Power Your Network Virtualization Journey
Based on findings from our network virtualization survey, here are eight recommendations that would help your SDN and NFV projects.
How to Plan for Network Transformation
All communications infrastructure has a limited life span. Restructuring and migrating networks are essential to network operations. “Network transformation” – changes that include decommissioning and customer migration – is a complex process that has many phases and touches many departments in the network operator. In this article, examine the major issues operators face when undertaking network transformation projects and get insights for a best practices approach.
The Role of Process Mining in Digital Transformation: Part 2
The key distinction of Process Mining is its flexibility. In Part 2 of our two-part series, we discuss three specific use cases in digital transformation for telecom companies.
The Role of Process Mining in Digital Transformation: Part 1
Process Mining is an emerging process improvement technique that organizations are adopting to drive their digital transformation efforts. How can telecom companies use it and does it replace traditional Business Process Reengineering practices? In our two-part series of articles, we explore the digital transformation opportunity for telecom companies and what changes are needed to fully reap the benefits.
Total Telecom: Culture – not technology – is the key to digital transformation for telcos
Via Total Telecom – 1 November 2018 – Operators’ Digital Transformation strategies will only be effective if they place employees at the heart of programmes and ensure a cultural shift, as a well as a technical one. This was the resounding message delivered during a Corporate Transformation panel at Total Telecom Congress 2018.
BBWF – Your Role in 5G: What it means for you
Via Broadband World Forum – 3 September 2018 – Trying to digest the vast amounts of information related to 5G is like drinking from a fire hydrant, which is why we’ve created this report ahead of Broadband World Forum 2018. In this report, Adrian Pennington asks is 5G the Holy Grail for operators it seems to be and what will its impact be on different types of operator.
Telecoms.com – Roaming for MVNOs: Opportunities and Strategies
Via Telecoms.com – 17 August 2018 – The ‘roam like at home’ regulation has been a boon for European consumers, who can now use their phones without extra charges when visiting EU countries. But it poses challenges for MVNOs, which must pay wholesale rates in order for their customers to roam.
Capacity Media – Bridging the work skills gap
Via Capacity Media – 20 July 2018 – Capacity speaks to Cartesian's Massimo Fatato on the cultural shift the wholesale industry greatly needs and how employee evolution is key to virtualisation.
Bdaily – Living in a hybrid world- The challenges of integrating legacy architectures with virtualized networks
Via Bdaily – 18 July 2018 – Communications Service Providers (CSPs) today are being presented with several opportunities to accelerate their digitalization journeys. However, as the progress behind network virtualization continues to gather momentum, operators and CSPs are quickly realising that there are several challenges along the way.
Business Chief Europe – Insight: Realising the business need for virtualisation
Via Business Chief Europe – 6 July 2018 – While there are more opportunities than ever before, there is also more competition, coming from both traditional and Over-the-Top (OTT) services, which have changed the rules of the telecom game forever.
Vanilla Plus – The future calls: Realising the business need for virtualisation
Via VanillaPlus – 4 July 2018 – Anyone familiar with the industry will know that it’s currently an interesting time to be a Communication Service Provider (CSP). But, as with most sectors, it’s also a very tricky time.
Telecoms.com – Three steps to network virtualization
Via Telecoms.com – 3 July 2018 – Despite the hype around network virtualization, the road to transformation is proving to be a complex one to navigate. This is something operators and Communications Service Providers (CSPs) are quickly discovering as they start rolling out new systems and services…
Vanilla Plus – Living in a hybrid world: The challenges of integrating legacy architectures with virtualised networks
Via Vanilla Plus – 8 Jun 2018 – Communications Service Providers (CSPs) are being presented with several opportunities to accelerate their digitalisation journeys. However, as the progress behind network virtualisation continues to gather momentum, operators and CSPs are quickly realising that there are several challenges along the way, says Massimo Fatato, managing partner at Cartesian…
ITProPortal – Living in a hybrid world: The challenges of integrating legacy architectures with virtualised networks
Via ITProPortal – 10 May 2018 – Communications Service Providers (CSPs) today are being presented with several opportunities to accelerate their digitalisation journeys. However, as the progress behind network virtualisation continues to gather momentum, operators and CSPs are quickly realising that there are several challenges along the way…
The Real Impact of Roam Like at Home on MVNOs
Nearly a year after the EU’s Roam Like at Home regulation took effect, operators share their experiences and views with Michael Dargue during a panel discussion at MVNOs World Congress 2018.
Why Is the Cost of FTTH Not Falling Faster? Five Things That Don’t Follow Moore’s Law
We look at reasons why the costs of building fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) remain high compared to other technology investments.
ITProPortal – Skills gaps and culture clashes: Why people problems are holding back virtual network deployments
Via ITProPortal – 4 Jan 2018 – Network virtualization is currently garnering plenty of interest and excitement as the future for the communications sector, with Software-Defined Networks (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) being seen as key to tackling a range of issues…
CSP Strategies to Reduce Business Risk in Fiber Deployment
Fiber networks require huge upfront investment and have a payback period of many years. The business cases that support these investments always contain a degree of risk – most noticeably on the demand side, but costs can also be uncertain when digging in a new location.
Network Virtualization: Implications for Cost Accounting
As CSPs deploy network virtualization, cost accounting will become more difficult. This post looks at why accurate cost attribution is essential in the telecoms sector and explores NFV-specific accounting challenges.
VanillaPlus – Skills shortages and culture conflicts hinder the world of virtual networks
Via VanillaPlus – 5 Dec 2017 – As the demands facing network operators and communication service providers (CSPs) have increased, network virtualisation has garnered plenty of interest and excitement as the future for the communications sector, writes Steve Upton, the senior vice president of Networks and Operations Consulting at Cartesian…
Mobile World Live – Blog: Have operators been misled over NFV?
Via Mobile World Live – 27 Nov 2017 – …Recent research by consultancy Cartesian revealed many operators believe progress towards NFV is being hampered by a lack of technical maturity and the intricacy of operational changes required to virtualise networks.
NetworkingPlus – Virtualisation deployment “lagging” as industry faces new roadblocks
Via NetworkingPlus – 20 Nov 2017 – Despite a clear desire to virtualise networks and shift to cloud-based technology, communication service Providers (CSPs) are facing serious roadblocks along the way. Specialist consulting firm Cartesian says progress is being “hampered by a lack of technical maturity and operational issues that have proven to be even harder than many expected...”
VanillaPlus – The future waits: Virtualisation deployment is lagging as the telecoms industry faces new roadblocks, says report
Via VanillaPlus – 20 Nov 2017 – Despite a clear desire to virtualise networks and shift to cloud-based technology, Communication Service Providers (CSPs) are facing serious roadblocks along the way, according to new research from consulting firm Cartesian. Operational issues and technical complexities are, says the firm, impeding progress towards the next era of communications…
RCR Wireless News – Operational challenges encumbering NFV deployment, says report
Via RCR Wireless News – 17 Nov 2017 – Operational challenges and immature virtualized technologies are hindering NFV deployments among communications service providers (CSPs). That is at least the conclusion of a recent report titled “The Future of Networks: Dealing with transformation in a virtualised world” by specialist consultancy Cartesian…
Telemedia Online – Virtualization deployment lagging as telecoms industry faces new roadblocks
Via Telemedia Online – 17 Nov 2017 – Despite a clear desire for virtualization of networks and shift to cloud-based technology, Communication Service Providers (CSPs) are facing serious roadblocks along the way, according to new research from specialist consulting firm Cartesian…
TelecomTV – Network Virtualisation is starting to overwhelm half the world’s CSPs
Via TelecomTV – 16 Nov 2017 – A new report entitled “The Future of Networks: Dealing with transformation in a virtualised world”, from the specialist consultancy and research house Cartesian, puts something of a damper on perceptions that network transformation is powering ahead at Communications Service providers (CSPs) all around the world…
Dealing with Transformation in a Virtualized World
Communication Service Providers (CSPs) are under pressure to embrace network virtualization. But, the technology is still in its relative infancy, and deployment has proven to be more difficult than expected. We surveyed a cross-section of decision-makers in the telco industry. This article outlines our survey and key findings from our report, "The Future of Networks".
ComputerWeekly – Operational issues are putting telcos off NFV, report claims
Via ComputerWeekly – 15 Nov 2017 – Telecoms operators and other communication service providers (CSPs) are holding back from deploying network functions virtualisation (NFV) because of mounting operational issues – despite a majority believing that those that do not virtualise their networks will struggle to compete in the future.
4rfv.com – Cartesian, in collaboration with the Broadband Forum, releases The Future of Networks Report
Via 4rfv.com – 15 Nov 2017 – Despite a clear desire to virtualize networks and shift to cloud-based technology, Communication Service Providers (CSPs) are facing serious roadblocks along the way, according to new research from specialist consulting firm Cartesian…
Cartesian, in collaboration with the Broadband Forum, releases “The Future of Networks” report
Cartesian’s report, "The Future of Networks", produced in collaboration with the Broadband Forum, distills the perspectives of senior business, technical, and operational executives from across the telecoms industry and reports on how companies are handling the biggest change the telecoms sector has seen in decades.
The Future of Networks: Dealing with Transformation in a Virtualized World
A survey report with insights into the state of NFV/SDN deployment and the challenges of network virtualization in the telecoms industry. Produced in collaboration with the Broadband Forum, this report distills the perspectives of senior business, technical, and operational executives from across the telecoms industry and reports on how companies are handling the biggest change the telecoms sector has seen in decades.
A Business Guide to Fiber Network Expansion
Network planning is a complex challenge for Communication Service Providers and other organizations involved in network expansion.
This guide outlines best practices for network planners, and discusses key considerations that will help to build a comprehensive business case, including ideas to reduce cost and revenue risk.
MVNO Performance: Evolution, Business Models, and Optimization
In this presentation, you will receive insights gathered from more than 50 MVNO projects delivered across the world over the last two decades and business advice from our leading strategists.
Planning for Network Transformation – Best Practices for Success
What are the true measures of the success of a network transformation? The answer is that there are many, and they all must be addressed as operators develop their network transformation plan.
Developing Network Cost Models
Cartesian develops fixed and mobile network cost models to support business cases and investment decisions. Regulatory agencies also call on us to develop and audit the models that underpin charge controls for wholesale access and network services.
Understanding the Quad-Play Business Model
Service providers continue to invest heavily to build quad-play bundles, many with high hopes for lower churn and better margins. The value of these bundles to customers and service providers is yet to be proven. However, with an increasing share of the market, quad-play bundles cannot be ignored.
Cartesian in the News: Falklands contracts strategic review of Telecommunications provision
The Falkland Islands Government have announced that Cartesian Ltd have recently been appointed to carry out a strategic review of Telecommunications Provision in the Falklands Islands. Cartesian will be starting work on the review immediately, with the first draft report due on 24th December.