Kristin Carlson

Kristin is TeleGeography's Content Marketing Manager.

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Dec 19, 2022

Sub-Saharan Africa Bandwidth Trends

Senior Research Manager Patrick Christian recently shared the slides from his African Network Geography Update at AfPIF 2022 and his Interconnection Geography Update at EPF 2022.

Here's another presentation to add to your collection.

Dec 16, 2022

Soak up the Sun (And Our Annual Telecom Workshop) at PTC '23

Aloha!

The dates for the next Pacific Telecommunications Council Annual Conference have been released.

We'll be live from Honolulu January 15-18, 2023, and dream team Brianna Boudreau, Jon Hjembo, and Alan Mauldin are already gearing up for TeleGeography's annual telecom trends workshop.

Nov 30, 2022

A Shortage of Computer Chips and Cable Ships

You've probably read about the global chip shortage the world is facing due to supply chain issues. As it turns out, there's also a shortage of undersea cable-laying ships.

Nov 25, 2022

It’s the Mappiest Season of All

’Tis the season of good food, good company, and good deals! It can all be a bit exhausting, so we're making this year’s map sale simple.

Through December 31, 2022, you can use promo code DECKTHEWALLS to save 50% on all our telecommunications maps, while supplies last.

Nov 4, 2022

The Reemergence of Mexican Subsea

After decades without new routes, several new cables landing in the Gulf have been announced, with more undoubtedly on the way.

These new routes will provide additional international capacity, reduce dependence on a limited number of terrestrial crossings, and build resiliency in international connectivity.

But what's driving this reemergence of Mexican subsea?

Oct 27, 2022

Did a Laser-Powered Chip Just Break a World Record?

This just in: a laser-powered chip may have broken a world record by transmitting a dizzying amount of data through a fiber optic cable in one second.

Somebody call Guinness—or just keep reading to learn more. 

Oct 25, 2022

Webinar: Africa, Continent of Digital Opportunity

On Wednesday, November 2 at 11:00 a.m. ET, Senior Research Manager Patrick Christian will join Ciena's Brian Lavallée for a live webinar.

As always, you can expect lively conversation and fresh data—starting with the latest Sub-Saharan Africa bandwidth trends.

Oct 21, 2022

Examining APAC’s Hyperscale Network at Capacity Asia 2022

Good news: APAC's most senior connectivity conference is back and ready to deliver holistic insight into digital infrastructure developments and trends.

We're talking about Capacity Asia 2022, which will be held November 29-December 1 in Singapore.

More good news: TeleGeography’s own Research Director Rob Schult will be making an appearance.

Rob will be featured in a keynote panel focused on how the bond between subsea and data centers is stimulating APAC’s hyperscale network.

Oct 14, 2022

Telecoms World Asia Is Back in Bangkok

Telecoms World Asia—the region's premier conference focused entirely on Asian telcos—will be back in action November 2–3, 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Attendees can expect thorough discussions on the future of telco networks, 5G roll out progress, the digitization of customer services/processes, and more.

Sep 26, 2022

T-Mobile Offers Cogent a Lot of Bang for Its Buck

A dollar doesn’t go very far these days. That is, unless you’re Cogent Communications, and in the market to buy Sprint’s fiber assets from T-Mobile.

This surprising story kicks off our latest list of recommended telecom reads.