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Telecoms networks and broadband communications

• February 07, 2017 07 Feb'17

  CityFibre and Gamma strike long-haul dark fibre deal

  Gamma plans to connect 15 datacentres and exchanges around the UK using CityFibre’s long-distance and metro networks

• February 06, 2017 06 Feb'17

  Three to expand into fixed broadband

  Mobile network operator Three is to acquire UK Broadband, heralding an expansion into fixed broadband services for the first time

• February 06, 2017 06 Feb'17

  Openreach launches enhanced duct and pole mapping service

  BT’s infrastructure arm, Openreach, has made digital maps showing its duct and pole network infrastructure available to allow other comms services providers to plan new fibre broadband networks

• February 03, 2017 03 Feb'17

  PAC recalls ESN inquiry after Vodafone revelations

  The Home Office officials in charge of delivering the Emergency Services Network have been questioned by the Public Accounts Committee after new information came to light concerning some of the existing subcontracts

• February 01, 2017 01 Feb'17

  O2 offers internet of things-backed motor insurance

  Mobile network O2 expands its reach into the vehicle insurance market with the launch of an internet of things monitoring service

• February 01, 2017 01 Feb'17

  European Union reaches final agreement on mobile roaming charges

  Mobile roaming charges in the European Union will end by 15 June 2017 after final agreement was reached on the regulation of wholesale prices

• February 01, 2017 01 Feb'17

  TalkTalk CEO Harding steps aside for public service role

  TalkTalk CEO Dido Harding has stepped down, leaving the ISP in rude health

• January 31, 2017 31 Jan'17

  Gigaclear wins Northamptonshire BDUK contract

  Rural fibre broadband supplier Gigaclear has been awarded a Stage Three BDUK contract covering remote parts of Northamptonshire

• January 30, 2017 30 Jan'17

  Bellway Homes signs Hyperoptic for Welwyn Garden City development

  Developer Bellway Homes chooses FTTP broadband supplier Hyperoptic to supply ultrafast services to new homes in Welwyn Garden City

• January 27, 2017 27 Jan'17

  NHS Digital picks peering exchange provider for HSCN

  The development of the new Health and Social Care Network is moving ahead as NHS Digital signs Redcentric to provide peering exchange services

• January 27, 2017 27 Jan'17

  BT profits plunge after Italian accounting scandal

  BT’s pre-tax profit drops 37% as the telecoms giant comes to terms with the extent of massive corruption at its Italian business

• January 25, 2017 25 Jan'17

  Emergency Services Network will not be ready in time, says PAC

  A Public Accounts Committee examination of the Emergency Services Network concludes that the controversial project may need more testing and assurance than its delivery date allows for

• January 25, 2017 25 Jan'17

  Norfolk pub becomes first Vodafone Ciss programme hub

  The Wortwell Bell in Harlestone, Norfolk, becomes the first “community hub” to receive indoor 3G mobile coverage through Vodafone’s Community Indoor Sure Signal scheme

• January 24, 2017 24 Jan'17

  GDS signals intent to move public sector off PSN

  Government Digital Service’s Technology Leaders Network determines that the internet is an adequate solution to support the vast majority of public sector work

• January 23, 2017 23 Jan'17

  Government reaffirms broadband funding in industrial strategy plan

  The government reaffirms previous commitments to further funding of rural broadband roll-out and 5G mobile networking in its post-Brexit industrial strategy plan

• January 20, 2017 20 Jan'17

  BT draws fire over broadband price hike

  Consumer broadband groups have hit out after BT put up its broadband prices

• January 20, 2017 20 Jan'17

  NRF 2017: The key to success is not taking yourself too seriously, says Richard Branson

  Serial entrepreneur and Virgin Group founder Richard Branson tells the audience at NRF 2017 to fail fast, pay it forward and to stop taking themselves so seriously

• January 19, 2017 19 Jan'17

  Avaya files for chapter 11 bankruptcy

  Networking supplier has filed voluntary petitions under chapter 11 of the US bankruptcy code

• January 19, 2017 19 Jan'17

  Viasat builds IoT network for connected vehicle insurance

  Satellite connectivity services supplier’s worldwide internet of things network will support customers operating connected vehicles

• January 18, 2017 18 Jan'17

  Expanding Doddle picks Cradlepoint to ease pressure on host networks

  Click-and-collect service Doddle has implemented a cloud-based all-in-one network model to support its expansion, and be a better neighbour to its host organisations

• January 18, 2017 18 Jan'17

  EE hit with £2.7m fine for overcharging roaming customers

  A failure to properly implement changes to how its system managed international dialling codes has seen EE fined £2.7m for incorrectly charging roaming customers

• January 16, 2017 16 Jan'17

  Network overhaul speeds up business for motor racing venue

  Rockingham Motor Speedway in Northamptonshire beefs up network infrastructure to support expansive business plans

• January 15, 2017 15 Jan'17

  The evolution of smart Dubai

  Aisha Bin Bishr, director general at Smart Dubai Office, discusses how Dubai is evolving as a smart city with the support of local telecoms provider Du.

• January 13, 2017 13 Jan'17

  Facebook under fire for WhatsApp security backdoor

  A security researcher has discovered a vulnerability in the way WhatsApp implements encryption, raising concerns that it will be exploited by governments to spy on users

• January 12, 2017 12 Jan'17

  TechUK launches framework to build public trust in the IoT

  Tech sector association techUK wants to help overcome public distrust in the internet of things

• January 11, 2017 11 Jan'17

  Deloitte predicts major advances in mobile technology in 2017

  Deloitte’s 16th TMT Predictions report highlights advances in mobile networking and device technology

• January 10, 2017 10 Jan'17

  Brexit should not hinder 5G development, says report

  A report commissioned by the government claims the UK’s 2016 vote to leave the European Union should have minimal impact on the country’s ability to lead on the development of 5G networks

• January 10, 2017 10 Jan'17

  Virgin Mobile extends virtual network deal with EE

  Virgin Mobile will offer its customers enhanced mobile networking services under the terms of an extended deal signed with EE

• January 09, 2017 09 Jan'17

  City of London Corporation to build small cell Wi-Fi network

  Residents, workers and visitors to the City of London will be able to log onto an ultrafast Wi-Fi network across the Square Mile later on in 2017

• January 06, 2017 06 Jan'17

  Telco turns Jersey into connected internet of things testbed

  Telecoms operator JT will build a long-range wide area network to support IoT deployments across Channel island

• January 06, 2017 06 Jan'17

  At CES, network firms bring gigabit connectivity to carmakers

  With more and more carmakers fitting out their newest models with advanced software platforms and new capabilities, attention at CES has also turned to the network connectivity needed to make connected vehicles work

• January 06, 2017 06 Jan'17

  Surrey County Council catches £3.8m gain share windfall for broadband

  Local authority to receive £3.8m to extend a BDUK broadband roll-out through the gain share clauses written into its BT contract

• January 04, 2017 04 Jan'17

  Dubai-based Aramex optimises branch office connectivity

  How global logistics firm streamlined its branch office operations in the Middle East

• December 28, 2016 28 Dec'16

  Top 10 mobile stories of 2016

  A look back at Computer Weekly’s most-read mobile stories from 2016

• December 23, 2016 23 Dec'16

  Top 10 networking stories of 2016

  A look back at Computer Weekly’s most-read networking stories of 2016

• December 22, 2016 22 Dec'16

  Extra £440m to get superfast broadband to hardest-to-reach places in UK

  Government announces extra funding for its superfast broadband roll-out, with 600,000 more premises expected to benefit

• December 21, 2016 21 Dec'16

  European court delivers blow to Snoopers’ Charter

  Parts of the controversial Investigatory Powers Act relating to the bulk collection of communications data have been ruled unlawful by the European Court of Justice

• December 21, 2016 21 Dec'16

  Top 10 broadband stories of 2016

  A look back at Computer Weekly's most read broadband news, analysis and features from 2016

• December 19, 2016 19 Dec'16

  Consumers prepare for Christmas broadband misery

  Holiday pressure on already over-capacity broadband services is likely to leave consumers frustrated this Christmas, according to a survey

• December 16, 2016 16 Dec'16

  Ofcom says 5% of UK properties still lack sufficient broadband access

  Ofcom’s Connected Nations report highlights improvements in broadband speed and connectivity across the UK, as well as areas that are still ripe for improvement

• December 15, 2016 15 Dec'16

  Industry backs call for government action on 5G

  The mobile industry has rallied around this week’s National Infrastructure Commission report on 5G and telecoms

• December 13, 2016 13 Dec'16

  Is there a Dutch digital delusion?

  To stand still is to decline. The Netherlands seems to be losing ground in the digital world, according to new reports

• December 08, 2016 08 Dec'16

  Networking tech is key to unlocking business productivity

  An LSE report produced for Vodafone identifies three key levers that could unlock business productivity in the UK

• December 08, 2016 08 Dec'16

  More than 2,000 TalkTalk routers hijacked by Mirai botnet variant

  Security researchers are urging ISPs to issue emergency patches for Marai botnet infections after 2,374 TalkTalk routers were linked in a regional botnet

• December 06, 2016 06 Dec'16

  Aberdeenshire delivers wireless across schools and libraries

  Aberdeenshire Council has built an estate-wide wireless network covering its schools, libraries and corporate buildings

• December 06, 2016 06 Dec'16

  Ofcom reveals duct and pole sharing proposals for fibre broadband

  Regulator has made a number of suggestions to make it easier for broadband providers to get access to BT Openreach’s ducts and poles

• December 05, 2016 05 Dec'16

  Top 10 ANZ enterprise IT stories of 2016

  Here is a rundown of Computer Weekly’s most popular ANZ enterprise IT articles for 2016

• December 05, 2016 05 Dec'16

  Top 10 Asean enterprise IT stories of 2016

  The 10 most popular Asean articles of 2016

• December 01, 2016 01 Dec'16

  Mirai botnet hits Post Office Broadband and Kcom customers

  Broadband providers Post Office Broadband and Kcom are among a number of operators to have been hit by a hack targeting Zyxel routing hardware

• November 30, 2016 30 Nov'16

  Transport Scotland turns to IoT mapping to keep roads clear in cold snap

  Scottish transport authority is using Esri’s location technology to keep tabs on its gritters in icy weather

• November 30, 2016 30 Nov'16

  Marriott Hotels offers virtual site tours

  Hotel chain has enlisted London mobility startup GoInStore to offer visitors to its website virtual facility tours

• November 30, 2016 30 Nov'16

  CityFibre targets underserved businesses with fibre broadband

  Urban fibre supplier CityFibre is to connect 500 business parks across its 40-city UK network footprint to full-fibre services

• November 29, 2016 29 Nov'16

  BT and Openreach to split: but what will change as a result?

  The telecoms industry has welcomed Ofcom’s decision to legally split BT and Openreach, but what, if anything, will actually change?

• November 29, 2016 29 Nov'16

  Ofcom to legally separate BT and Openreach

  Telecoms regulator Ofcom is to push ahead with plans to require the legal separation of BT and Openreach

• November 28, 2016 28 Nov'16

  Surrey County Council extends BT PSN contract for two years

  Council’s contract for Unicorn network, which provides a fully managed and integrated voice and data communications service, extended to 2021

• November 28, 2016 28 Nov'16

  Metro fibre dig backs new Newcastle datacentre build

  Newcastle campus datacentre owner supports the connectivity needs of local businesses as well as cloud customers

• November 27, 2016 27 Nov'16

  Three urges consumers to pressure Ofcom over spectrum

  Three joins forces with TalkTalk, CityFibre and others to urge consumers to put pressure on Ofcom over mobile spectrum capping

• November 23, 2016 23 Nov'16

  Government offers five-year tax holiday on new fibre networks

  In his Autumn Statement, Chancellor Philip Hammond confirms a massive cash injection for broadband and 5G, and announces business rate cuts for new fibre broadband network builds

• November 23, 2016 23 Nov'16

  EE calls on competitors to commit to clarify coverage

  EE CEO Marc Allera calls on his competitors to get behind a new proposal to offer better information on the geographical extent of mobile coverage around the UK

• November 22, 2016 22 Nov'16

  Derbyshire Constabulary picks O2 and Airwave to mobilise police officers

  Derbyshire Constabulary is to outfit its frontline police officers with smartphones and applications in an attempt to improve visibility and efficiency

• November 22, 2016 22 Nov'16

  Chancellor to pledge £400m for FTTP broadband roll-out

  The chancellor is set to announce a major investment in the UK’s broadband infrastructure in the upcoming Autumn Statement

• November 21, 2016 21 Nov'16

  Ofcom to block BT-EE from spectrum bid

  Ofcom opens a new consultation on the delayed auction of ex-MoD radio spectrum for mobile broadband, but hopes to bar BT-EE from bidding for parts of it, citing competition concerns

• November 18, 2016 18 Nov'16

  Nestlé picks Telefónica to build IoT for coffee machines

  Nestlé’s professional business services unit will incorporate internet of things technology into its coffee machines in pursuit of greater efficiency and customer satisfaction

• November 18, 2016 18 Nov'16

  European security industry has failed users, says expert

  Cryptology expert Bart Preneel says the European security industry must commit to secure communication for the masses and open source is the key to secure infrastructure

• November 18, 2016 18 Nov'16

  Ordnance Survey to lay groundwork for UK 5G networks

  The government has asked Ordnance Survey to develop a planning and mapping tool to help determine the future locations of 5G mobile network infrastructure

• November 17, 2016 17 Nov'16

  Smart meter benefits millions of pounds less than first thought, admits BEIS

  The gross financial benefit from the national smart meter rollout could be hundreds of millions of pounds less than first thought, but the costs of the programme are still rising

• November 17, 2016 17 Nov'16

  Home Office confident in Emergency Services Network delivery despite risks

  The Public Accounts Committee has begun its inquiry into the controversial Emergency Services Network, taking evidence from suppliers, emergency services and the Home Office

• November 17, 2016 17 Nov'16

  ASA calls for clarity on broadband speed claims

  The Advertising Standards Agency turns its attention to how broadband providers advertise the speed of their packages, amid fears that consumers may be misled

• November 15, 2016 15 Nov'16

  GSMA calls for global 5G agenda

  As advanced preparations begin for the next World Radiocommunication Conference in 2019, the GSMA calls on governments to work together on a global spectrum plan for 5G

• November 15, 2016 15 Nov'16

  TalkTalk bouncing back a year on from cyber attack, says CEO

  A year after a major data security breach laid waste to its reputation, TalkTalk boss Dido Harding says things are turning around

• November 15, 2016 15 Nov'16

  Vodafone softens Brexit stance

  Mobile network operator does not expect the UK leaving the EU to have a significant impact on its ability to carry out business as usual

• November 11, 2016 11 Nov'16

  White space spectrum to bring wireless broadband to Isle of Arran

  Suppliers Nominet and Broadway Partners collaborate to trial the use of TV white space spectrum to improve broadband coverage on the Isle of Arran in Scotland

• November 10, 2016 10 Nov'16

  Government calls for input on inclusive smart energy policy

  The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has launched a consultation on the future of the smart energy sector

• November 09, 2016 09 Nov'16

  Road to safety: Self-driving cars in the Middle East

  The Middle East could improve its poor record on road safety through the use of driverless vehicles

• November 08, 2016 08 Nov'16

  BT boosts broadband speeds for SME and consumer customers

  Telco is increasing the broadband speeds it makes available for small businesses and consumer customers using its fibre-to-the-premises network

• November 08, 2016 08 Nov'16

  SSE Enterprise Telecoms doubles network footprint in Capita deal

  SSE Enterprise Telecoms set to expand national Ethernet connectivity service for business customers, while Capita and Updata get additional strength for outsourcing projects

• November 08, 2016 08 Nov'16

  CIO interview: David Cooper, interim CIO at Centrica

  Interim CIO at utility company Centrica tells Computer Weekly how his job is more than just keeping the lights on

• November 07, 2016 07 Nov'16

  Welsh government earmarks £80m for new broadband scheme

  The Welsh Government is planning to invest up to £80m to extend its broadband roll-out across the entire country by 2020

• November 03, 2016 03 Nov'16

  Colt embarks on business network upgrade

  Network services supplier Colt has committed to a system-wide network upgrade to supply customers with bandwidth levels of up to 100Gbps

• November 03, 2016 03 Nov'16

  British Airways to offer hybrid satellite, 4G broadband in Europe

  Satellite communications specialist Inmarsat will provide broadband services for Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia and Vueling using its hybrid EAN network

• November 01, 2016 01 Nov'16

  Path to telco revenues lies through improved user trust, says KPMG

  Report suggests that half of UK adults would switch telecoms and broadband provider in the event of a security breach, and identifies revenue opportunities in building trust among consumers

• October 27, 2016 27 Oct'16

  Google suspends US FTTP broadband roll-out

  Google parent Alphabet calls a halt to its roll-out of FTTP broadband in the US as it embarks on a strategic rethink

• October 27, 2016 27 Oct'16

  Government launches inquiry into Emergency Services Network

  The Public Accounts Committee is to scrutinise the controversial Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme

• October 27, 2016 27 Oct'16

  BT reports solid growth despite weak pound

  The collapse in the value of the pound following the EU referendum has not dented BT’s confidence, with strong growth reported across multiple business units

• October 26, 2016 26 Oct'16

  Property firm flips to Azure to mobilise business processes

  Property consultancy Strutt and Parker engaged cloud services provider 3GI to upgrade its IT systems to Microsoft Azure as more clients demanded a mobile-first approach

• October 26, 2016 26 Oct'16

  Ultrafast York UFO broadband network to go citywide

  Following successful trials in a number of York neighbourhoods, UFO broadband backers CityFibre, Sky and TalkTalk have agreed to roll out the service across the city

• October 26, 2016 26 Oct'16

  Botched IT migration cost Vodafone customers thousands

  Ofcom imposes multimillion-pound fine on mobile operator after an investigation uncovered multiple failings arising from a problematic IT systems migration

• October 25, 2016 25 Oct'16

  BT builds phone boxes for the internet age

  BT has announced plans to roll out a free London-wide wireless internet and phone service

• October 20, 2016 20 Oct'16

  Virgin Media CEO urges Theresa May to bring clarity to Brexit turmoil

  As the prime minister prepares to meet EU leaders to begin difficult Brexit negotiations, Virgin Media's Tom Mockridge calls for an end to uncertainty

• October 19, 2016 19 Oct'16

  Matt Hancock calls for market to lead on full FTTP broadband

  Digital and culture secretary used his keynote speech at Broadband World Forum to call for a national market-led fibre-to-the-premise roll-out, and pledged government support to make it happen

• October 19, 2016 19 Oct'16

  Ireland to follow UK in setting up national cyber security centre

  The Republic of Ireland plans to set up a national cyber security centre and education programme to improve the security of critical infrastructure, businesses and citizens

• October 19, 2016 19 Oct'16

  BT plans more rural FTTP digs as demand for ultrafast grows

  At Broadband World Forum in London, BT showed off improved FTTP and G.fast broadband delivery technology, and set its sights on expanding ultrafast services to rural areas

• October 18, 2016 18 Oct'16

  Vodafone partners with HiWEB to launch IoT services in Iran

  Telecoms giant has signed a partnership agreement with Iranian counterpart HiWEB to provide IT infrastructure and internet of things services in the country

• October 17, 2016 17 Oct'16

  G.fast broadband proving popular among European operators

  Ahead of Broadband World Forum, an Ovum report reveals high levels of interest in G.fast delivery technology, particularly among major European operators with large copper networks

• October 16, 2016 16 Oct'16

  Dubai smart city will be the talk of GITEX

  Global experts in urban planning and smart technology will discuss the important role Dubai will play in supporting the development of smart cities in the Middle East

• October 14, 2016 14 Oct'16

  Focus on SME broadband to build Northern Powerhouse, says report

  SMEs in the north of England need a defined government strategy on broadband and skills if they are to flourish, says a thinktank

• October 14, 2016 14 Oct'16

  UK will maintain European broadband leadership until 2020

  The UK is expected to keep its leadership position when compared with selected EU markets, claims Analysys Mason

• October 13, 2016 13 Oct'16

  Bristol is Open picks new network partners to enhance smart city

  Nokia and Zeetta Networks sign on to support the University of Bristol and Bristol Council’s smart city project, Bristol is Open

• October 11, 2016 11 Oct'16

  BT volunteers to take on universal broadband obligation

  BT’s chief strategy officer Sean Williams tells MPs the telco will happily take on any broadband USO, as parliament gathers evidence in support of the Digital Economy Bill

• October 07, 2016 07 Oct'16

  Gigaclear BDUK broadband roll-out reaches halfway point

  Rural broadband provider Gigaclear hits the halfway mark in its BDUK-backed Fastershire roll-out