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Telecoms networks and broadband communications
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September 17, 2019
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Sep'19
Rural connectivity struggling to keep up with demand
The digital divide between urban and rural areas of the UK is continuing, with broadband and mobile network roll-outs struggling to keep pace with demand
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September 17, 2019
17
Sep'19
Full-fibre within reach of 2.5 million homes and businesses
Access to full-fibre broadband is approaching 10% of properties in the UK
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September 17, 2019
17
Sep'19
Smart meter roll-out delayed to 2024
The government has been forced to put the planned completion date for its Smart Meter Programme back from the end of next year to 2024
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September 16, 2019
16
Sep'19
Research explores economic benefits of full-fibre and 5G at local level
The Broadband Stakeholders Group (BSG) has published research by Oxera to help local authorities understand the benefits of full-fibre and 5G
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September 12, 2019
12
Sep'19
5G takes off at Gatwick Airport
Vodafone’s 5G network goes live in airport’s South Terminal
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September 10, 2019
10
Sep'19
Nokia, NTT Docomo and Omron to test 5G at factory floor
Three firms – Nokia, NTT Docomo and Omron – have banded together to test the feasibility of running a layout-free production line operated by 5G-connected robots and human technicians
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August 27, 2019
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Aug'19
Government to ease planning laws for mobile networks
Westminster is seeking input on four key proposals to make it easier to build and operate 5G mobile networks
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August 22, 2019
22
Aug'19
5G testbed brings Li-Fi broadband to Orkney
A number of homes on the remote island of Graemsay in the Orkneys are testing so-called Li-Fi technology as a broadband delivery mechanism
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August 20, 2019
20
Aug'19
Sky launches first ultrafast broadband products
Ultrafast full-fibre broadband products are 12 times faster than Sky’s previous fastest offering and will be immediately within reach of two million homes
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August 20, 2019
20
Aug'19
Huawei to US: Ban violates free market principles
Huawei has hit back at the US government’s latest moves to restrict its activities
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August 20, 2019
20
Aug'19
Myriota and Optus sign deal on IoT connectivity
Myriota and Optus Business will leverage each other’s connectivity and network footprint to help Australia’s industries connect up internet of things sensors in remote areas
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August 19, 2019
19
Aug'19
US extends temporary stay on Huawei ban
American network operators given extra wiggle room to wean themselves off Huawei’s hardware
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August 18, 2019
18
Aug'19
Three launches UK’s third 5G network
Mobile operator Three has switched on its 5G service, but for now it will only be available as a home broadband service
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August 13, 2019
13
Aug'19
Vodafone switches on 5G in Ireland
The first 5G sites in Ireland have gone live in Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Waterford
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August 13, 2019
13
Aug'19
RootMetrics ranks EE top on 4G service performance, quality
EE once again emerges as the top 4G network performer in RootMetrics’ latest semi-annual, UK-wide survey