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Internet infrastructure
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October 06, 2023
06
Oct'23
Hyperoptic reaches customer milestone
Three months after connecting more than 100,000 new-build homes to its full-fibre network, leading altnet announces it is more than halfway in reaching 500,000 customers and passing two million homes
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October 03, 2023
03
Oct'23
Top science journal faced secret attacks from Covid conspiracy theory group
A conspiratorial group of extreme Brexit lobbyists mounted an extraordinary campaign against one of the world’s most prestigious science journals – part of a series of joint investigations between Byline Times and Computer Weekly
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September 29, 2023
29
Sep'23
As India takes off to space, the stardust will fall on IT
India's progress in space technology will yield benefits not only for its burgeoning space industry but also propel IoT and telephony applications
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September 28, 2023
28
Sep'23
HPE drives Ryder Cup connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E, Private 5G
Tech provider delivers Athonet private 5G service alongside Aruba Networking Wi-Fi technology for the first time, providing connectivity for fans and operations staff at premier golf event
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September 28, 2023
28
Sep'23
How Akamai is driving growth in APAC
Akamai's managing director for the region outlines the company’s growth journey, how it sets itself apart from competitors, and its strategies to drive the next phase of growth
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September 26, 2023
26
Sep'23
BT announces regional roll-out schedule for Digital Voice
Despite its plan for making voice services an add-on to broadband, rather than a service in its own right, UK leading telco asserts that the landline is here to stay as it reveals strategy to change analogue services to digital
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September 25, 2023
25
Sep'23
Utility Warehouse switches on broadband through CityFibre
Leading UK independent broadband provider awards contracts to full-fibre build partners in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Hampshire and Suffolk, and inks deal with energy, broadband, mobile and insurance services company
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September 21, 2023
21
Sep'23
Qualcomm teams with Charter, EE to accelerate Wi-Fi 7 future
Comms platform giant partners with leading comms providers in UK and US to roll out Wi-Fi 7 tech to consumers.
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September 21, 2023
21
Sep'23
Connectivity challenges in new markets top IT leaders’ growth concerns in 2023
Study shows global connectivity can be complicated, particularly when managing it across multiple regions, suggesting it is vital for businesses to acquire skills and local market expertise to reduce downtime and improve workforce efficiency
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September 21, 2023
21
Sep'23
Cook Islands schools to get wired broadband
Schools in the Cook Islands, which have been relying on satellite connectivity for teaching and learning, will get access to wired broadband via two Pacific submarine cables over the next three years
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September 20, 2023
20
Sep'23
Parliament passes sweeping Online Safety Bill but tech companies still concerned over encryption
Ofcom will consult on standards to enforce new powers, but tech companies remain concerned about the impact of the bill’s ‘spy clause’, which could require them to scan encrypted messages
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September 19, 2023
19
Sep'23
Braverman puts pressure on Meta to pause end-to-end encryption plans
The home secretary is calling on Meta to halt its plans to introduce encrypted messaging services on Facebook and Instagram until the company puts measures in place to detect abuse
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September 19, 2023
19
Sep'23
Nominet and European counterparts link up on intelligence sharing
The new European TLD ISAC, a collaborative project between top-level domain providers across Europe, aims to enhance their collective security posture to better protect internet users
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September 18, 2023
18
Sep'23
Satellite 5G networks to gain lucrative orbit over next seven years
Study predicts huge spike in additional revenue for satellite services operators for 5G comms to 2030, and outlined prospects for 6G networks, including coverage and throughput capabilities
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September 18, 2023
18
Sep'23
Virgin Media brings gigabit broadband to 6,900 homes in Stirling
Full-fibre broadband with average top speeds of 1,130Mbps now available to more than 6,900 additional homes and businesses in key Scottish city for the first time, following investment from recently created UK fibre provider
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September 18, 2023
18
Sep'23
UK broadband sees speeds increase
Study from UK communications regulator finds marked year-on-year, increase in service speeds as people upgrade to higher-bandwidth services, including full-fibre, plus a large increase in average upload speeds
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September 15, 2023
15
Sep'23
Number of UK contactless payments rose by 30% last year
UK consumers are increasingly making contactless payments, with the number of payments using the technology up 30% last year
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September 14, 2023
14
Sep'23
Google, Microsoft and Mozilla push browser updates to foil zero-day
A zero-day in Google’s Chrome browser was first reported by surveillance researchers at The Citizen Lab and Apple, but also affects other browsers
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September 14, 2023
14
Sep'23
Liquid opens tap on Kenya and Ethiopia fibre link
Cassava Technologies subsidiary announces two new cross-border fibre routes designed to allow for greater efficiency and reliable regional connectivity, both key to the economic development of key territories
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September 13, 2023
13
Sep'23
Altnet trade body slams regulator for spiking UK broadband prices
Association of UK independent broadband providers criticises national comms regulator’s “failure” to recognise cost to consumers of lack of market competition and contribution of altnets in market
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September 13, 2023
13
Sep'23
Banks less focused on metaverse technology than last year
Senior banking executives have reduced their focus on investigating metaverse technology in the past 12 months
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September 12, 2023
12
Sep'23
Openreach publishes latest full-fibre build plans
Voice and broadband divisions of incumbent telco see expansion across the UK, heralding a full-fibre, full-digital communications future
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September 12, 2023
12
Sep'23
Quarter of UK premises still lack gigabit broadband
Latest regular update on fixed broadband availability in the UK finds growth is sluggish and not yet consistent across all regions, despite recent flurry of activity among suppliers at all ends of the spectrum
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September 08, 2023
08
Sep'23
UK broadband users fume at providers’ service but stay loyal
Research released by leading alternative broadband provider shows nation’s broadband providers offer the worst customer service of any industry, but customers still maintain loyalty
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September 08, 2023
08
Sep'23
Full-fibre passes tipping point for UK broadband services
UK regulator research sees broadband deployments by larger fibre infrastructure operators complemented by buoyant altnet sector sees three-quarters of UK homes able to access gigabit services, and 54% gaining access via full-fibre
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September 07, 2023
07
Sep'23
UK minister fails to reassure tech companies over encryption risk
Technology companies say reassurances by government ministers that they have no intention of weakening end-to-end encrypted communication services do not go far enough
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September 06, 2023
06
Sep'23
Nexfibre acquires Upp to expand gigabit network in East of England
Just weeks after officially switching on its network, full-fibre network provider nexfibre, in partnership with Virgin Media O2, is to acquire East of England fibre operator Upp to increase footprint by 175,000 premises
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August 30, 2023
30
Aug'23
CityFibre passes three million UK premises with full-fibre network
Independent provider’s nationwide full-fibre network has more than 2.6 million premises passed as ready for service to ISPs, with penetration on target across locations
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August 30, 2023
30
Aug'23
Supersport Park stadium introduces OpenWiFi to drive connectivity experience
Deployment at the 22,000-seater Supersport Park cricket ground in South Africa marks the first use of TIP infrastructure and software capabilities to enable increased business opportunities as well as improved customer experience
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August 29, 2023
29
Aug'23
5G Redcap, private networks gain momentum in IoT connectivity
Telenor IoT’s annual report into the state of the internet of things finds that poor technology choices can result in inferior performance, higher cost and a hindrance of long-term scalability and future readiness
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August 22, 2023
22
Aug'23
Community Fibre tops UK gigabit broadband league table
Survey of UK gigabit broadband suppliers reveals rise and rise of independent sector despite recent financial struggles as increased reach and availability means users are no longer limited to majors for services
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August 21, 2023
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Aug'23
Brsk brings in full-fibre broadband backing as CityFibre expands Reading net
Fast-growing UK altnet and leading independent provider Brsk announces advances in plans to develop full-fibre gigabit networks in key areas covering Manchester, the West Midlands, Lancashire and Berkshire
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August 21, 2023
21
Aug'23
Nokia expands manufacturing of BEAD fibre broadband optical modules
Comms tech provider adds optical modules to the list of technology services that will be produced in US and become available to programme regarded as critical to bridging digital divide
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August 15, 2023
15
Aug'23
Nokia, Nomios Group to triple capacity for GÉANT European research network
10-year frame agreement pegs comms provider as sole IP critical-network provider for massive backbone network migration to deliver capacity to support long-term scientific collaboration
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August 11, 2023
11
Aug'23
Google Help workers claim layoffs are retaliation for unionising
More than 100 Google Help workers claim that Google and Accenture’s decision to layoff two-thirds of the team was done in retaliation for their attempts to form a union, while companies claim decision was made well in advance of unionisation attempt
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August 11, 2023
11
Aug'23
CityFibre and toob accelerate gigabit broadband across south of England
Surrey and Berkshire commuter towns gain high-speed broadband bonus with ISP and network provider laying tracks down for gigabit future
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August 10, 2023
10
Aug'23
Google speeds up security update frequency for Chrome
Changes to Google’s security update policy are supposed to help close the gap in which cyber criminals can exploit n-day vulnerabilities
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August 10, 2023
10
Aug'23
ShapesXR draws $8.6m in bid to become XR prototyping industry standard
Key investment round secured for virtual reality design and collaboration platform favoured by Meta founder
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August 09, 2023
09
Aug'23
brsk banks on Neos Network to gain seven-figure broadband reach
As it looks to accelerate network roll-out across some of the UK’s most underserved regions, altnet calls on fibre connectivity firm to provide diverse national backhaul services
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August 08, 2023
08
Aug'23
MPs warn about growing prevalence of tech-enabled domestic abuse
The UK government must take action to prevent perpetrators from being able to use connected or smart technologies to conduct their domestic abuse, a select committee has warned
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August 07, 2023
07
Aug'23
Dutch authorities vouch for security of ZTE optical networking products
Leading Chinese technology provider reveals it has successfully passed one of the most authoritative security certifications in the world for its optical transport network products
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August 03, 2023
03
Aug'23
UK altnets make further advances in gigabit
CityFibre passes 1,000km reach in growing south coast of England region, while independent mobile phone retailer to offer Welsh provider Ogi’s ultrafast full-fibre broadband and voice packages in its high street stores
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August 01, 2023
01
Aug'23
Investment flows towards Nile to redefine enterprise networks
Latest funding round designed to allow next-generation enterprise network provider to accelerate market expansion amid growing global customer demand
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July 26, 2023
26
Jul'23
Community Fibre gigabit broadband network passes a million London homes
UK capital’s largest 100% full-fibre broadband provider passes seven figures in its bid to offer over two million residential properties the ability to access its gigabit services
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July 24, 2023
24
Jul'23
Tribunal investigates complaint that journalists’ phones were unlawfully monitored
The Investigatory Powers Tribunal has agreed to investigate complaints by Northern Ireland investigative journalists Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey that they were unlawfully placed under surveillance
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July 21, 2023
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Jul'23
Government boosts protection for encryption in Online Safety Bill but civil society groups concerned
House of Lords adopts amendment to require Ofcom to commission a report before requiring technology companies to scan encrypted messages, but drops proposals for judicial oversight
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July 20, 2023
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Jul'23
Qualcomm and Meta collaborate to enable on-device AI applications using Llama 2
Mobile tech giant working with social media platform to make available Llama 2-based implementations on smartphones and PCs to enable new generative AI applications using Snapdragon platforms
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July 20, 2023
20
Jul'23
Online Safety Bill screening measures amount to ‘prior restraint’
The Open Rights Group is calling on Parliament to reform the Online Safety Bill, on the basis that its content-screening measures would amount to “prior restraint” on freedom of expression
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July 20, 2023
20
Jul'23
Project Gigabit ‘failing to deliver’
Research finds half of UK homes with unusable broadband have yet to receive funding from flagship government scheme to develop gigabit connectivity across UK, especially hard-to-reach areas
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July 19, 2023
19
Jul'23
Cloud service providers, OEMs, chip firms form Ultra Ethernet Consortium
Consortium formed to deliver on Ethernet-based open, interoperable, high-performance, full-communications stack architecture to meet the growing network demands of AI and high-performance computing at scale