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August 11, 2021
11
Aug'21
Virgin Media O2 gigabit capability covers more than half of UK network footprint
Latest gigabit switch-on from newly merged cable provider sees a further 1.5 million homes added to its network, allowing customers to access average broadband speeds of 1.13Mbps, said to be four times faster than the national average
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August 10, 2021
10
Aug'21
BSO named first non-domestic global connectivity provider for Indian stock exchange
Growing global infrastructure and connectivity provider BSO confirmed as one of the first official international approved connectivity partners to meet demand for trading at the National Stock Exchange of India International Exchange
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August 05, 2021
05
Aug'21
Dell’Oro: Full speed ahead for broadband tech spending
Analyst says worldwide broadband access market for technologies supporting cable, DSL, PON and fixed wireless improved again at 3% CAGR over the forecast horizon of 2020-2025
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August 04, 2021
04
Aug'21
A million UK households reach to the skies for broadband
Satellite broadband is showing signs of beginning to take off in the UK, with further gains expected as Starlink arrives and BT teams with OneWeb
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July 29, 2021
29
Jul'21
Virgin Media O2 unveils UK fibre upgrade plan
Newly merged operator announces FTTP upgrade of fixed network starting this year with completion in 2028, taking advantage of what it says is efficient fibre deployment with ‘value accretive roll-out economics’
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July 29, 2021
29
Jul'21
Accelerating UK full-fibre sees altnet association register record membership growth
Independent Networks Cooperative Association enjoys membership boom as altnets build momentum in UK and take on comms big guns in dash for fibre to the home and premises
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July 27, 2021
27
Jul'21
Content providers and Covid drive US, Canada bandwidth boom
Globally, total international bandwidth more than quadrupled between 2016 and 2020 to exceed 2Pbps, report shows
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July 27, 2021
27
Jul'21
Virgin Media O2 goes with Ericsson for 5G standalone core
Leading 5G infrastructure technology provider selected by newly merged UK operator to deploy its cloud-native, container-based, dual-mode 5G standalone core to pave the way to deliver connectivity to enable what are claimed to be the ‘most advanced’...
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July 22, 2021
22
Jul'21
Dynamic UK mobile landscape continues to evolve and improve
BT-owned network, EE, comes to the fore as competition drives 5G roll-outs, and leading operators show marked performance improvements across first half of 2021
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July 21, 2021
21
Jul'21
Nokia and Xantaro eye up UK broadband altnet full-fibre opportunity
Leading comms equipment provider teams with channel partner and service integrator to fuel the UK altnet boom which has seen independent firms connecting more than two million homes with full-fibre gigabit connectivity
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July 19, 2021
19
Jul'21
Openreach and Nokia test 25G PON full-fibre
Trials of next-generation full-fibre broadband will be based on passive optical network technology
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July 14, 2021
14
Jul'21
Vodafone Spain deploys Ericsson 5G Core Standalone for pre-commercial operation
Spanish subsidiary of Vodafone follows UK and German counterparts in selecting Ericsson for core standalone solution to unlock the full potential of next-generation networks
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July 13, 2021
13
Jul'21
Buoyant Nokia expects to raise 2021 guidance
Comms tech provider says positive news likely in forthcoming Q2 results and despite some headwinds in the second half, it has good foundation for the full year
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July 12, 2021
12
Jul'21
Liverpool 5G Create, Blu Wireless develop industry-boosting IP
5G mmWave networking equipment provider teams with Liverpool-based part of 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme to develop new multi-sector intellectual property
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July 12, 2021
12
Jul'21
Enterprise 5G, cloud and IoT disrupting the comms service provider market
Research predicts major uptick in enterprise IT spending, spurred by edge, 5G and private network investments, representing significant opportunity for communications service providers in 2022 and beyond
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July 09, 2021
09
Jul'21
Enterprise private LTE, 5G networks projected to realise more than $7bn in annual spend by 2026
Study finds mission-critical use cases in manufacturing and energy/utilities driving demand for dedicated comms networks, but ecosystem remains challenging
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July 08, 2021
08
Jul'21
CSP share of enterprise 5G deals falls 5% in 2021
Study shows that while the number of enterprise 5G projects doubled over the past year, competition from alternative service providers has significantly impacted CSPs’ share of the market
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July 08, 2021
08
Jul'21
CityFibre embarks on gigabit broadband roll-out in Sussex
Rapidly growing infrastructure provider spreads full-fibre connectivity in county’s key inland and coastal areas
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July 07, 2021
07
Jul'21
Remote workers feel disconnected from company IT departments
As hybrid working becomes the norm, study advises that now is the time to invest in more robust technology to support remote workforces for the long term, and to fend off lingering feeling of resentment over lack of support
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July 06, 2021
06
Jul'21
Pharrowtech claims first viable fibre alternative with wireless
Launch of 60GHz high-speed board designed to allow manufacturers and service providers to test broadband capabilities and support high-speed internet roll-out
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July 06, 2021
06
Jul'21
OneWeb confirms successful launch and contact with 36 new satellites
Controversial satellite operator OneWeb completes its ‘Five to 50’ mission to cover regions north of 50 degrees latitude, including UK, Canada, Alaska and Arctic region
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July 05, 2021
05
Jul'21
Port of Ipswich trials IoT system to digitise operations
BT and ABP deploy intelligent asset platform across East Anglian maritime commercial hub to help its voyage towards smart port status
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July 02, 2021
02
Jul'21
Qualcomm, Capgemini collaborate to boost 5G private network implementations for industries
Partnership between 5G comms tech provider and leading business management firm looks to improve interoperability, provide proven performance and ease deployment for clients looking to unlock benefits of 5G private networks
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July 02, 2021
02
Jul'21
UK government launches 5G network building competition
Latest part of UK government’s 5G diversification strategy sees launch of competition to put UK at the cutting edge of developing tech for 5G mobile networks
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July 02, 2021
02
Jul'21
Lightspeed taps Nokia to bring 10Gbps broadband to East of England
Strengthening its market position as it expands across the East of England, Lincolnshire-based broadband provider Lightspeed makes strategic investment in gigabit technology to support the roll-out of full-fibre multi-gigabit network
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July 02, 2021
02
Jul'21
Ericsson, Huawei claim 5G core tech lead with Mavenir, Affirmed Networks leading challengers
Research reveals 5G core dominance is contingent on supplier positioning and strategy, but also that hungry pure-play software suppliers were already offering disruptive innovation and agility
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July 02, 2021
02
Jul'21
AT&T to move 5G mobile network to Microsoft Azure
Leading US operator to run its mobility network on leading cloud platform as it aims to deliver cost-efficient 5G services at scale, while network cloud technology will be deployed to gain competitive advantage through streamlined operations and ...
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July 02, 2021
02
Jul'21
Ericsson, Deutsche Telekom, Samsung claim world first in 5G network slicing trial
Global operator joins leading tech firms in test showcasing the benefits of 5G end-to-end network slicing optimised for cloud virtual reality game streaming, while also allowing service providers to offer customer-focused service assurance
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June 30, 2021
30
Jun'21
Google Cloud, Ericsson target telcos with 5G, edge cloud solutions
Google Cloud and Ericsson form partnership based on respective compute platform and 5G technology portfolios to help comms service providers deliver capabilities to the edge to unlock new possibilities for enterprises
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June 29, 2021
29
Jun'21
UK government reveals full extent of benefits of mobile, fibre development schemes
Scotland, Wales and North East England set to benefit most from mobile coverage boost under £1bn scheme with more than 230,000 Welsh homes and businesses to get access to faster broadband through Project Gigabit, and nearly 1,000 public buildings ...
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June 29, 2021
29
Jun'21
MWC 2021: Global mobile industry leaders show commitment to 5G mmWave
Mobile industry leaders unite as key 5G business segment expands its momentum across multiple regions, aiming to allow operators and OEMs to meet rising demand for data and expand into new service opportunities
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June 28, 2021
28
Jun'21
OneWeb, BT sign agreement to explore rural satellite connectivity solutions
Low Earth orbit satellite constellation provider OneWeb announces agreement with BT to discover how satellite technology might support improved capacity, mobile resilience, backhaul and coverage in challenging geographic locations
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June 28, 2021
28
Jun'21
Virgin Media O2 uses gigabit voucher scheme to connect rural Sussex homes
Recently merged communications provider announces that it will, for the first time, make use of government’s Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme to help residents in West Sussex benefit from next-generation connectivity
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June 24, 2021
24
Jun'21
UK workers demand economic recovery to be built on better internet access
Cisco announces index of broadband services in the UK and reveals lead role in government’s levelling-up initiative designed to help close the digital divide
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June 24, 2021
24
Jun'21
Nokia deploys AI services to cut complexity of network support and maintenance
Comms tech provider launches advanced suite of support services using artificial intelligence and automation to simplify network operations and maintenance
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June 23, 2021
23
Jun'21
Two-thirds of SMEs yet to consider impact of Openreach analogue and ISDN switch-off
Survey by network services provider reveals worrying lack of preparedness amongst SMEs regarding support for remote workers ahead of the end of analogue copper services form BT broadband provision division
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June 23, 2021
23
Jun'21
Openreach calls on CommScope to deliver full-fibre broadband network across UK
BT broadband provision division and wired and wireless network technology provider enter into partnership to accelerate pace of gigabit network roll-out
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June 18, 2021
18
Jun'21
Hyperoptic selects EXFO to accelerate fibre net deployment
As it embarks upon a nationwide expansion of network, the fast-growing UK gigabit broadband provider enters into partnership to obtain network testing technology to guarantee buildout optimisation
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June 18, 2021
18
Jun'21
Vodafone taps Ericsson to strengthen UK 5G core
Partners to deploy cloud-native dual-mode 5G core to bring the full promise of 5G services to business users
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June 17, 2021
17
Jun'21
5G subscriptions expected to exceed half a billion by end of 2021
Driven by China, North America and the Gulf Cooperation Council markets, 5G remains on track to become the fastest adopted mobile generation in history, with subscriptions increasing at a rate of about a million per day, says latest Ericsson ...
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June 16, 2021
16
Jun'21
Lack of clarity hinders UK gigabit broadband roll-out
UK’s ability to capitalise on solid current momentum in roll-out of next-generation gigabit broadband is at risk because too few consumers are aware of the technology and its benefits, study warns
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June 14, 2021
14
Jun'21
More than $8bn forecast for cable investments over next three years
2021 Submarine Cable Map research reveals the changing dynamics in the market
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June 14, 2021
14
Jun'21
Vodafone announces key partners for Europe’s first commercial Open RAN network
Operator selects Dell Technologies, NEC, Samsung, Wind River, Capgemini Engineering and Keysight Technologies to build what it says will be one of the largest Open RAN networks in the world
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June 11, 2021
11
Jun'21
Evidence emerges of new digital divide in UK connectivity
Study shows extent to which online connectivity impacts quality of life but reveals that renters are nearly twice as likely to describe their connection as only average or unreliable, compared with home owners
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June 10, 2021
10
Jun'21
Verizon Business looks for edge with advanced SASE
Telco launches SASE solution merging SD-WAN capabilities with network security services, creating a unified, cloud-delivered service model that supports digital enterprises
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June 09, 2021
09
Jun'21
Virgin Media O2 trial lays foundations for sustainable network expansion
UK telco announces successful demo in using recycled aggregate while building network in Glasgow, which could lead to massively reduced carbon emissions per year in future network build outs
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June 09, 2021
09
Jun'21
Triggered dormant bug sees Fastly CDN cut to the quick
Cloud provider acts quickly to restore content delivery network after software bug disrupts service for major firms spanning media, e-commerce and government websites, including Amazon, The Guardian and Gov.uk
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June 08, 2021
08
Jun'21
Aryaka activates EU-friendly point of presence
Cloud-first managed SD-WAN and SASE provider aims to bridge recently emerged EU/UK connectivity gap with enhanced networking support and application experience
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June 07, 2021
07
Jun'21
Covid-19 accelerates interest in 5G
EY report shows that while the pandemic has prompted greater interest in 5G and IoT for majority of organisations, most are also struggling to identify the right 5G supplier strategy
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June 07, 2021
07
Jun'21
Trial of UK’s first mobile vehicle-to-everything road safety system goes live
Almost out of the garage at the same time as the real-life road run of an autonomous shuttle bus in Oxford, cities in the West Midlands are opening their roads for the national debut of vehicle-to-everything mobile technology