Blog posts tagged 'Connectivity'
Aquila's successful second flight: Another step forward in bringing the world closer together
The aircraft flew for 1 hour and 46 minutes, a milestone in the Aquila program's progress to help bring the world closer together through connectivity. Read more...
Facebook's new tech at F8 2017
Day two of F8 2017 was packed with announcements about Facebook's big technology bets across connectivity, video and virtual reality, and AI. Read more...
Connectivity: A building block approach
We're focused on developing next-generation technologies for specific use cases and working with partners to create flexible and extensible networks. Read more...
Airtel and BCS, with support from Facebook, to build shared fiber backhaul connectivity in Uganda
When completed, the new infrastructure will provide connectivity to more than 3 million people. Read more...
Register now for F8 2017!
Apply now for a spot at Facebook's annual developer conference. Read more...
Reviewing Aquila's first full-scale test flight
Facebook is designing and building second-generation aircraft based on its learnings. Read more...
Open population datasets and open challenges
Sharing data about how people are aggregated around the world can help solve challenges such as connectivity, infrastructure planning, humanitarian aid, and disaster response. Read more...
Facebook demonstrates record-breaking data rate using millimeter-wave technology
We’ve demonstrated a record data rate of nearly 20 Gbps over 13 km with MMW technology, the equivalent of streaming almost 1,000 ultra-high-definition videos at the same time. Read more...
Introducing Community Cellular Manager: A management and deployment suite for small-scale cellular networks
CCM is designed for reliable operation in environments with unreliable power and backhaul, providing fully disconnected operation for local voice and SMS services. Read more...
An open approach for switching, routing, and transport
Facebook used Open Packet DWDM — a packet transponder and open line transport system with open optical specifications — to develop a new transponder platform called Voyager. Read more...
Building one of the highest-capacity subsea cables in the Pacific
Increased capacity, flexible traffic routes, and adaptable system equipment are all things we look for when we consider new projects. Read more...
Flying Aquila: Early lessons from the first full-scale test flight and the path ahead
The test flight marks an important milestone in Facebook's mission to make the world more open and connected. Read more...
Harnessing light for wireless communications
This new optical detector could simplify the technology behind free-space laser communication, paving the way for low-cost connectivity in unconnected areas. Read more...
Introducing OpenCellular: An open source wireless access platform
The platform can be configured as a network-in-a-box or cellular access point and supports wireless network standards from 2G to LTE. Read more...
Introducing Open/R — a new modular routing platform
The new software powers Terragraph, our multi-node wireless network that delivers high-speed internet connectivity in dense urban areas. Read more...
Introducing Facebook's new terrestrial connectivity systems — Terragraph and Project ARIES
Connectivity Lab's two new terrestrial systems are focused on improving the speed, efficiency, and quality of internet connectivity around the world. Read more...
Connectivity Lab custom-designs two-axis gimbal for air-to-air and air-to-ground laser communications
We custom-designed a gimbal that is 2x lighter than the previous state of the art to be used onboard UAVs. The gimbal had to swivel, be lightweight, and be aerodynamically appropriate for the job. Read more...
Adopting an open approach to global networks with the Telecom Infra Project
As consumer demands for connectivity increase, the global telecom industry has an opportunity to take a fresh look at the engineering problems they present. Read more...
Connecting the world with better maps
By applying computer vision techniques to satellite imagery, we can identify how populations are distributed in remote locations and determine the best way to provide connectivity in those areas. Read more...
Building communications networks in the stratosphere
Inside Facebook's effort to connect the unconnected world. Read more...
F8: Big technology bets and open source announcements
The second day of F8 — Facebook's annual developer conference — was dedicated to the future of communications technology. Read more...
Announcing The Connectivity Lab at Facebook
Today we're announcing the Connectivity Lab at Facebook, a team that is working on new aerospace and communication technologies to advance the Internet.org mission of improving and extending internet access. The Lab, which includes some of the world's top experts from Ascenta, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA’s Ames Research Center, and the National Optical Astronomy Observatory, is already working on new delivery platforms including planes and satellites to provide connectivity. Read more...