HomeGrid Forum accelerates Gigabit access network delivery by leveraging existing wire infrastructure and ensuring interoperability through industry collaboration

Beaverton, US, 21 April 2021: To meet the demand for gigabit home networking speeds and enable reliable next-generation networks, HomeGrid Forum today highlighted that technology vendors and service providers must work together to leverage existing wired infrastructure and deliver interoperable standards-based networking solutions. Newly appointed HomeGrid Forum President Livia Rosu joined distinguished speakers from Liberty Read More …

HomeGrid Forum advances G.hn for industrial applications

Beaverton, US, 12 April 2021: HomeGrid Forum is accelerating the development of G.hn for use in industrial settings, which will prove critical for the future success of businesses worldwide. Facilitating fast communication, G.hn is bridging the gap between legacy systems and newer technology to transform operations with reliable, fast connectivity. It comes as pioneering telecommunication Read More …

A secure and robust backbone is key for the Industrial IoT revolution

By Livia Rosu, HomeGrid Forum, Marketing Chair Each year, we are seeing a growing number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices enter the smart home and smart city market, all with a varying range of use-cases. Experts predict that by 2025, more than 75 billion IoT devices will be connected. This means it is critical Read More …

HomeGrid Forum and GiGAWire Alliance launch new certification program for broadband access technology

Beaverton, US, 11 January 2021: HomeGrid Forum and the GiGAWire Alliance have announced the start of a new certification scheme for G.hn access equipment. This program has been launched in response to network operators expressing an urgent need to deploy interoperable G.hn equipment in their broadband access networks. It will accelerate the development of network Read More …

G.hn certification reaches record levels as the HomeGrid Forum warns about deploying uncertified products

Beaverton, US, 14 December 2020: HomeGrid Forum and Allion Labs, the alliance’s Accredited Testing House in Taiwan,  have today revealed that 46 products have received the globally-recognized G.hn Certification. This status guarantees that all products tested comply with ITU-T G.hn standards and HomeGrid Forum requirements regarding interoperability, performance and reliability.  This wider certification comes as Read More …

Connected Britain: G.hn is vital for the future of the utilities industry

By Livia Rosu, Marketing Work Group Chair, HomeGrid Forum As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to create new opportunities, the Smart Grid sector is set to flourish with a forecasted market worth US $15 billion by 2024. As innovation continues to see new inventions and applications created within the industry, it is imperative that Read More …

HomeGrid Forum accelerates G.hn deployment with its member Comtrend launching three new products for broadband connectivity

Technology leader Comtrend launches brand new powerline adapter range Beaverton, US, 28 July 2020: HomeGrid Forum is celebrating the advancements of G.hn technology in Gigabit broadband access as leader in advanced networking solutions and member of the alliance, Comtrend, unveils a new range of G.hn adapters – enabling users to extend their local area network Read More …

The evolution of G.hn: from home networking savior to access networks backbone

By Livia Rosu, Marketing Chair at HomeGrid Forum Since before the early 2000s, general consensus in the telecoms industry has been that operators worldwide need to deploy extensive networks of optical fiber that reach every single home in order to achieve high-speed broadband services. The thinking behind this Fiber to the Home (FTTH) deployment model Read More …