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Telecom industry pulse: May 2026 recap

3-GIS Team — Fri, 29 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Network news roundup

May's fiber and broadband news reflected a global industry moving fast. Many publicly funded programs produced their first real connections, major operators made multibillion-dollar consolidation moves, independent providers pushed into new markets, and new legislation raised the bar for broadband funding accountability. Fiber Connect 2026 brought the industry together in Orlando, Florida to make sense of it all.

What network operators are weighing after Fiber Connect 2026

3-GIS Team — Fri, 22 May 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Fiber Connect 2026 confirmed what teams across the industry are already feeling: the U.S. fiber build is still very much in motion. Across the show floor, conversations were direct, operators were engaged, and the teams responsible for building, managing, and scaling networks were asking harder questions about the tools they rely on.

First deep dive into Esri’s Telecom Domain Network – Rotterdam, April 8–10

Andrew Wright — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Last month, I had the opportunity to attend Esri's Telecom Domain Network (TDN) Knowledge Transfer session in Rotterdam. While others from the 3-GIS team have attended two separate Knowledge Transfer sessions in Redlands, CA in 2025, this was my first exposure to the model at a deep technical level, working directly with the Esri team and other partners who are actively engaging in its evolution.

What’s new in the Lio 1 release of 3-GIS | Web

3-GIS Team — Fri, 08 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The latest telecom release of 3-GIS | Web, Lio 1, is here, bringing updates across the interface, equipment modeling, and day-to-day workflows.

From a redesigned interface to expanded equipment modeling and workflow improvements, Lio 1 focuses on making tasks simpler and more consistent across the network.

Here are a few highlights.

Our key takeaways from Esri IMGIS International 2026

3-GIS Team — Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Last week, we attended the 2026 Esri International IMGIS conference in Frankfurt and joined GIS leaders, telecom operators, and industry partners, all facing the same shift in how networks are managed. The conference gave teams a chance to compare notes. What is working, what is not, and where things are breaking down between planning, field work, and operations. One thing stood out in every conversation. Now more than ever, GIS data needs to actively support the full network lifecycle. It can’t just sit idly in a system of record.

Employee spotlight: Seth Straayer

3-GIS Team — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

At 3-GIS, our work is powered by more than technology. It is powered by our people. From problem-solving behind the scenes to supporting customers and teammates every day, our employees bring the experience, care, and creativity that move our company forward.

In today's post, we're highlighting Seth Straayer, Senior Consultant. We recently sat down with him to learn more about his background, gain his perspective on industry trends, and get his thoughts on where telecom is headed next.

What migrating to the Telecom Domain Network actually involves

Brad Greene — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Telecom Domain Network (TDN) introduces a new way to model telecom infrastructure within the ArcGIS Utility Network. As organizations begin planning for adoption, a common question comes up: what does it actually take to move existing network data into this new framework?

While much of the conversation focuses on the structure of the TDN itself, the reality is that migration is less about the model and more about how existing data is translated, adapted, and rebuilt within it.

Trace capabilities for the Telecom Domain Network in 3-GIS | Web

Jeff Machamer — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Telecom Domain Network (TDN) provides a framework for modeling telecom infrastructure within the ArcGIS Utility Network. As organizations begin working with networks built on this model, an important question is how teams will interact with and analyze the connectivity inside those networks.

One of the most important capabilities for telecom analysis is network tracing. Tracing allows teams to follow connectivity across cables, splice points, and equipment to understand how infrastructure is linked and how services move through the network.

Telecom industry pulse: March 2026 recap

3-GIS Team — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Network news roundup

March’s telecom news cycle centered on rural fiber expansion, tribal connectivity, consolidation among major providers, and continued pressure to remove policy and permitting bottlenecks.

Providers pushed fiber into smaller and harder-to-reach markets, closed out state-supported projects, and continued pairing infrastructure investment with in-home performance improvements. At the same time, policy conversations focused on clearing legacy barriers slowing deployment.

What’s new in the Utilities 5.5 release

3-GIS Team — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:00 GMT

The Utilities 5.5 release brings a set of updates across both 3-GIS | MIMS and 3-GIS | Productivity, spanning field workflows and GIS-based network management.

This release builds upon recent updates with improvements across field mobility, GIS editing, and system performance. Together, these updates support how teams manage and maintain network data across both field and office environments.

Unilateral recap and recall construction

3-GIS Team — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Editor’s note: Originally published by SSP Innovations under SSP SPANS. Updated by the 3-GIS Team with the current product name, 3-GIS | SPANS, and other revisions.

Managing electric and communications infrastructure requires constant coordination between pole owners and attachers. In joint use workflows and transfer requests, both parties must exchange information, respond to proposals, and document the outcome.

Structured communication helps make that process consistent.

When proposals follow a defined workflow with standard responses and attached business processes, any user can enter the process midstream and quickly understand its status and history. This consistency also makes it easier for organizations to manage staffing changes and maintain continuity across projects.

How does real-time vs. packet-based incremental sync work in MIMS?

3-GIS Team — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Editor’s note: Originally published by SSP Innovations under SSP MIMS. Updated by the 3-GIS Team with the current product name, 3-GIS | MIMS, and other revisions.

3-GIS | MIMS includes an alternative to real-time synchronization with ArcGIS Server for one-way feature services. This method, called packet-based synchronization, allows incremental updates to be managed and distributed by MIMS Gateway rather than handled directly by ArcGIS Server.

With this approach, changes to facility data are packaged into update packets that mobile clients download from the gateway. This reduces the number of requests sent directly to enterprise systems and improves synchronization performance when working with large datasets.