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Telecoms networks and broadband communications

  • May 13, 2021 13 May'21

    BT raises fibre broadband roll-out target despite challenging year

    Impact of Covid-19 on consumer business combined with reduction in enterprise activity dents revenues and profits in a tough financial year, but UK telco promises significant growth in gigabit broadband roll-out

  • May 13, 2021 13 May'21

    Fibre roll-outs gather pace in Europe

    Number of homes and businesses reached by fibre grows rapidly in 39 leading European territories, with FTTH/B coverage in Europe surpassing more than half the total number of homes

  • May 13, 2021 13 May'21

    Ericsson: 5G already changing smartphone usage behaviour

    Largest 5G consumer study to date finds seven in 10 5G users expect more innovative services and apps, while 20% have decreased usage of Wi-Fi on their phones at home and other locations after upgrading

  • May 12, 2021 12 May'21

    More than a third of UK homes have gigabit-capable broadband

    First interim update to UK regulator’s audit of mobile coverage and fixed broadband availability finds gigabit industry defies pandemic to continue aggressive infrastructure deployment