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November 09, 2021
09
Nov'21
More than 90% of Virgin Media O2’s network now gigabit-ready
After switching on gigabit-capable services for 1.6 million more homes, UK cable provider claims to be within touching distance of enabling its entire network to access broadband download speeds of up to 1.13Gbps
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November 09, 2021
09
Nov'21
BT unveils robotics test lab to speed infrastructure roll-out
Telco opens UK’s first dedicated telecoms civil engineering robotics test facility designed to help fibre network development and roll-out in challenging environments
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November 05, 2021
05
Nov'21
Fibre lights up BT half-yearly results
BT has revealed a tough first six months of the financial year, but also claimed Fibre First build programme roll-out continues to accelerate, reaching record levels in second quarter
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November 03, 2021
03
Nov'21
CityFibre breaks million milestone in full-fibre roll-out
Pace of transformation of third-largest fibre network provider shown as former altnet racks up milestone figure for homes ready to tap into gigabit-capable infrastructure
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November 02, 2021
02
Nov'21
BT secures industry-first global partnership with OneWeb
Just weeks after increased investment from French operator Eutelsat, growing satellite firm inks distribution partner agreement with UK telco for low Earth orbit communications services
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October 29, 2021
29
Oct'21
UK government to drive gigabit broadband to half a million more rural UK homes
Project Gigabit quarterly update Autumn 2021 reveals the estimated sequencing, scope and dates for the English Phase 3 rural projects which will see 570,000 more rural premises in line for full-fibre broadband.
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October 29, 2021
29
Oct'21
Fibre to the fore for fixed broadband in Q2
Though varied across different markets, overall quarterly global fixed broadband growth returns to normal at the end of the second quarter of 2021
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October 27, 2021
27
Oct'21
Eero reveals boom in ISP customer network business
Amazon company reveals increased business with service provider partners following new integrations of its technology with TalkTalk, MasMovl, Mediacom, and others
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October 26, 2021
26
Oct'21
Vodafone teams with Deloitte to launch Centre for Health
Strategic alliance aims to enable greater access to healthcare across Europe
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October 25, 2021
25
Oct'21
Cisco lands fixed, 5G wins with Telenor, Deutsche Telekom
Networking tech giant announces deal with leading European operators with what is claimed to be state-of-the-art 5G equipment and its highest bandwidth router
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October 25, 2021
25
Oct'21
London calling for infrastructure as business nets expand four times faster than pre-pandemic
As the new way of working in the post-pandemic arena evolves, research finds digitally mature businesses are hitting the accelerator on digital infrastructure
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October 25, 2021
25
Oct'21
Huawei teams with UK innovators to create 5G futures
Next-generation network facility in Cambridge claims to be breaking fresh ground across multiple industries and creating a true first-mover advantage with private 5G
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October 21, 2021
21
Oct'21
Openreach announces end of copper networks in 79 more UK locations
Further acceleration in BT-owned UK broadband provision firm’s plan to stop selling copper-based broadband and traditional voice services across the UK by 2025
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October 21, 2021
21
Oct'21
Virgin Media O2 enters into 4G, 5G trials with Samsung
Telco embarks on technical trial with comms network technology provider as part of what it calls a milestone in its journey to provide optimised possible 5G experience for customers as well as boosting 4G network
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October 20, 2021
20
Oct'21
Arm flexes IoT economics with solutions-led virtual hardware
Project Centauri ecosystem initiative will drive the standards and frameworks needed to grow serviceable markets and scale internet-of-things software innovation and product development
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October 18, 2021
18
Oct'21
DCMS appoints Plexal to drive telecoms diversity strategy
Government chooses UK innovation company to understand and develop the role of SMEs in the telecoms market with particular reference to how to create a diverse market that supports the creation of home-grown, sovereign technology
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October 15, 2021
15
Oct'21
Plume raises $300m to develop communications services with AI
Personalised comms services provider claims cash injection will enable it to continue its global expansion and cements its position as the cloud controller of the world’s largest software-defined network
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October 15, 2021
15
Oct'21
Colt claims first with 400GE optical services to Hong Kong and Singapore
Colt announces further expansion in Asia with availability of new 400GE Wave and Private Wave services in Hong Kong and Singapore, making it the first telco to offer the technology in each city
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October 12, 2021
12
Oct'21
5G service revenue to reach $73bn by 2021, $600bn by 2026
Revenue is set to increase around 5G, but Juniper Research says providers need to improve core network functions to reduce strain from increased traffic and to meet the challenges of mobile data demands
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October 12, 2021
12
Oct'21
Dubai World Trade Centre overhauls network to pioneer digital event experiences
Dubai exhibition space completes large-scale network overhaul and makes 10x increase in network capacity to power next-gen digital applications
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September 29, 2021
29
Sep'21
CityFibre expands strategic alliance with Bechtel to support fibre roll-out acceleration
After a huge ramp-up in nationwide full-fibre roll-out in the last 12 months, infrastructure provider secures support for ambitions to serve eight million homes
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September 28, 2021
28
Sep'21
Prysmian: Bend-insensitive fibre is key for optical nets’ future
Energy and telecom cable systems provider says new fibre technology can significantly reduce bend losses and extend expected network lifetime
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September 28, 2021
28
Sep'21
Orange announces landing of new transatlantic submarine cable in France
Global telco claims significant reinforcement of connectivity and resilience after landing in western France with two next-generation transatlantic submarine cables
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September 23, 2021
23
Sep'21
Satellite connectivity and video market expected to double over next decade
Research finds the satellite industry is gaining a higher orbit with the non-geostationary market a key engine, and with recovery to pre-Covid revenues expected in 2022
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September 23, 2021
23
Sep'21
CityFibre takes the high road with gigabit broadband across Scotland
City of jute, jam and journalism now also the city of full-fibre gigabit broadband as leading network provider expands reach across Scottish Highlands
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September 22, 2021
22
Sep'21
Virgin to focus on business net as providers welcome new net neutrality debate
Network providers call on UK government and regulators to adopt net neutrality regulations to align with new times in the communications industry as leading cableco announces a pivot to B2B
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September 21, 2021
21
Sep'21
UK government claims ‘gigaboom’ as next-gen broadband reaches one in two premises
Hot on the heels of major expansion in fibre networks across the nation by a number of leading operators, government data shows 50.2% of UK premises are now able to access gigabit-capable broadband, up from 6% in 2019
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September 21, 2021
21
Sep'21
Connexin aims to break Hull broadband monopoly with full-fibre network
After suffering ‘frustration’ working with incumbent suppliers around infrastructure sharing, Hull and East Riding altnet builds independent alternative full-fibre network for region
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September 20, 2021
20
Sep'21
CityFibre continues UK full-fibre roll-out to Teesside, Norwich as it closes £1.125bn funding round
After announcing two new deployments in a matter of hours, CityFibre has gained what it says is the largest ever capital raise for UK full-fibre deployment
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September 16, 2021
16
Sep'21
BT gifts small businesses £7.5m in street advertising as Street Hub 2.0 units go live
Local businesses in Kensington and Chelsea are given the chance to advertise for free via digital screens in Street Hub 2.0 units while research reveals over 60% of small firms say local advertising will boost awareness of their business
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September 16, 2021
16
Sep'21
Grace Hopper subsea cable lands in UK
First private subsea cable to the UK funded by Google intended to improve diversity and resilience of network, underpinning consumer and enterprise products, increasing capacity and powering services such as Meet, Gmail and Google Cloud
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September 15, 2021
15
Sep'21
Zoom aims to ignite the next era of communications
Breakout conferencing and collaboration company shows range of innovations will enable businesses in the post-Covid era to embrace change, enable hybrid workforces and grow their businesses
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September 14, 2021
14
Sep'21
Flourishing fibre buildouts and SD-WAN spur network tech market
Studies find cable and passive optical networking infrastructure technology driving broadband access equipment market while SD-WAN continues its sharp upward trajectory in first half of 2021
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September 13, 2021
13
Sep'21
Rural Wales broadband specialist ramps investment to connect hard-to-reach communities
UK government-recognised superfast and ultrafast broadband provider expands team to bring gigabit to rural Wales
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September 10, 2021
10
Sep'21
UK full-fibre forges ahead but broadband digital divide persists
Comms regulator’s survey finds full-fibre networks are being built at a record rate, but work is still needed to get decent broadband to remote parts of the country
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September 08, 2021
08
Sep'21
Blackpool illumination for full-fibre broadband
Neos Networks unveils significant network expansion across Lancashire to facilitate high capacity fibre connectivity for hyperscalers, large-scale content providers and businesses using UK fibre network and connections to Ireland
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September 08, 2021
08
Sep'21
CityFibre extends network in Sussex, Scotland and announces Medway ISP
Fibre broadband provider announces further extension of its national broadband network in the Glasgow region and in West Sussex, while also sealing deal with service providers using its full-fibre infrastructure
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September 07, 2021
07
Sep'21
Ukrtelecom and Iskratel launch €12m fibre network expansion in Ukraine
Partnership between Ukrainian telecom operator and leading European ICT supplier designed to help expand the country’s fibre optic network as it continues to bridge the digital divide
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September 07, 2021
07
Sep'21
Virgin Media O2 reaches 10 million homes in gigabit roll-out
Recently merged operator adds nearly two million customers from mid-size cities and large towns to footprint of gigabit broadband estate
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September 07, 2021
07
Sep'21
Openreach aims to plug digital divide by scrapping broadband connection fees in select homes
BT-owned broadband provision division makes latest step in campaign to address key financial issue that could hinder roll-out of broadband networks capable of supporting the ‘new normal’ of work
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September 03, 2021
03
Sep'21
Full Fibre to light up 13 UK market towns with gigabit broadband
Altnet reveals next series of ‘forgotten towns’ to benefit from its fibre-optic broadband infrastructure
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August 31, 2021
31
Aug'21
Submarine cable network nears 500 companies over 1.3 million km
New interactive map of sub-sea connectivity industry shows how providers are enhancing the user experience with new cables, landing stations, and upgraded search and select functionalities
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August 24, 2021
24
Aug'21
UK government adds to Northern Ireland gigabit broadband funding
Further financial support given to develop next-generation full-fibre network across rural regions in province, particularly those that currently have the slowest speeds, such as Mid Ulster, Fermanagh and South Antrim
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August 18, 2021
18
Aug'21
Adam Crozier to lead BT transformation as chairman
Business transformation specialist and nineties and noughties UK business golden boy to take the reins as BT chairman at the end of the year
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August 18, 2021
18
Aug'21
Perth & Kinross council enlists Neos for full-fibre infrastructure
Latest deployment of gigabit connectivity in Scotland sees full-fibre network delivered to key council datacentres and public facilities in Perth and Kinross to help underpin the region’s digital future and navigate challenges such as the pandemic
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August 17, 2021
17
Aug'21
Subscriber speed increases drive higher median broadband usage
Study shows continued surge in broadband data consumption, especially in upstream, leading to just over one-fifth of broadband subscribers being able to benefit from speed tier upgrade
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August 17, 2021
17
Aug'21
CityFibre digs in to develop digital foundations for Sunderland full-fibre net
Former altnet turned third- largest fibre broadband provider maintains heady pace of UK gigabit roll-out by beginning work in key northeast city
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August 16, 2021
16
Aug'21
Facebook develops Asia-Pacific, African subsea connectivity
With the tasty title of Apricot, social media giant unveils role in project to develop ultra-fast connectivity under the sea in key Asian region, while it announces expansion of existing partnership to boost African sea network
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August 16, 2021
16
Aug'21
Vocus enlists Nokia to drive 200G optical network over 4,000 km in Australia
Enterprise, government and wholesale customers set to benefit from improved broadband speeds and experience from 200G terrestrial optical network connecting Brisbane and Darwin
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August 13, 2021
13
Aug'21
CityFibre continues full-fibre roll-out in Glasgow
The UK’s largest independent full fibre platform begins work on next stage as part of its national gigabit broadband roll-out in Scotland’s largest city