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April 23, 2021
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Apr'21
Triangle shapes up to expand gigabit broadband services
Full fibre finds further momentum in UK with with new consumer ISP brand Fibrehop to offer gigabit services to locations including Cheltenham, Gloucester, Weston-Super-Mare, Bath, Swindon, Leicester and Plymouth
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April 21, 2021
21
Apr'21
Neos Networks launches business-grade Ethernet FTTx service across UK
Former SSE Enterprise Telecoms aims to provide a cost-effective, sub-1Gbps solution to support growing demand for full-fibre connectivity
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April 21, 2021
21
Apr'21
Virgin Media innovation trials deliver 2.2Gbps broadband speeds
Latest stage in cableco’s trials of multi-gigabit broadband speeds in Southampton and Manchester deliver speeds around 40 times faster than the local average connection
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April 20, 2021
20
Apr'21
Specific and targeted interventions necessary to ensure UK mobile tech diversification
UK comms tech industry report highlights that successful diversification will require specific and targeted interventions to stimulate the supply market, de-risk the integration of new suppliers into operator networks and lay the foundations for ...
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April 16, 2021
16
Apr'21
CityFibre switches on Milton Keynes to gigabit and names Edinburgh infrastructure lead
Gigabit provider City Fibre says it is enabling thousands more residents in Milton Keynes to access its full-fibre network and high-speed broadband services, and names Paul Wakefield as lead of infrastructure build in Edinburgh
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April 15, 2021
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Apr'21
Openreach selects STL as a strategic partner for full-fibre build-out
BT-owned broadband provision division teams with digital network integrator to hasten full-fibre network build and provide skills and innovation to extend reach and scope
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April 15, 2021
15
Apr'21
Singtel debuts portable 5G technology kit
Singapore telco develops 5G technology kit that includes all the equipment needed for enterprises to test 5G applications in their own premises
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April 14, 2021
14
Apr'21
UK employees’ adaptation to Covid workplace creates digital transformation dilemma
Research finds nearly two-fifths of UK employees fear the ‘old way’ of doing things will return after the pandemic
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April 13, 2021
13
Apr'21
UK workforce finds happiness in ability to work from anywhere
Study finds 44% of UK workers consider the ability to work remotely as a driver of happiness and 61% would support government policies aimed at the widespread adoption of ‘hybrid’ working practices
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April 13, 2021
13
Apr'21
Huawei steers towards intelligent vehicles in major corporate pivot
Leading global communications technology provider undergoes major strategic corporate shift to maximise its software capabilities and provide components for intelligent vehicles
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April 12, 2021
12
Apr'21
5PRING, Ferrovial challenge UK 5G innovators to lead UK construction ‘revolution’
Leading UK 5G testbed provider announces partnership with global infrastructure operator to understand and assist in the development of the potential 5G has to take construction to a new level
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April 09, 2021
09
Apr'21
Fujitsu, Trend Micro team to secure private 5G
Security and IT leaders Fujitsu and Trend Micro announce streamlined security product for IoT devices and networks to help accelerate manufacturing digital transformation
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April 08, 2021
08
Apr'21
Nokia announces next evolution of 5G microwave transport portfolio
Just as it announced a project with Intel to develop processors with improved speeds and throughput, the comms tech provider has turned its attention to transport solutions
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April 01, 2021
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Apr'21
Clearer service information could add 1.6 million full-fibre homes by 2025
Report finds that the speed at which Britain could benefit from the economic and social impact of billions of pounds of full-fibre infrastructure investment could be improved by clear labelling and information on broadband services
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March 31, 2021
31
Mar'21
Cisco launches next-gen networking suite to address post-pandemic ‘new normal’
Networking technology and services giant makes significant expansion of network line as it recognises that as workforces become increasingly hybrid, traditional network and security frameworks can no longer keep pace
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March 31, 2021
31
Mar'21
Colt runs further with IBM to accelerate adoption of edge computing
SDN and NFV-based connectivity provider selects cloud satellite technology to drive innovation and more flexibility for customers around deploying hybrid cloud applications at the edge and enabling distributed cloud
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March 29, 2021
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Mar'21
Alstom global network gets on track with BT for digital future
New software-defined managed network from UK’s incumbent telco deployed by smart mobility technology provider to optimise connectivity to cloud at manufacturing plants, offices, depots and datacentres
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March 26, 2021
26
Mar'21
Nokia, Key Bridge Wireless forge partnership to deliver enterprise CBRS
Comms tech provider and automated frequency coordination and spectrum administration solutions firm team to introduce integrated citizens broadband radio service offering for comms service providers, multiple-system operators and enterprise private ...
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March 26, 2021
26
Mar'21
Openreach defies Covid to hit full-fibre target
BT-owned broadband provision division includes more than 170 city locations in multi-billion-pound gigabit broadband build including cities of Birmingham, Belfast, London and Manchester
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March 24, 2021
24
Mar'21
Sky enters business broadband arena with Sky Connect
Broadband provider launches scheme to give UK’s small businesses a better broadband experience, creating 1,000 jobs in the process
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March 23, 2021
23
Mar'21
Benu has the edge with cloud-native integrated SASE and 5G AGF
New broadband network gateway said to offer industry’s only carrier-first secure access service edge architecture as market scales to billions of devices, users and services
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March 22, 2021
22
Mar'21
Big four make small impression in Which? UK broadband survey
As remote working became the default during the UK lockdown, the importance of dependable and enterprise-acceptable home broadband was never more crucial, but Which? shows that the country’s largest providers have proved a let-down regarding ...
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March 22, 2021
22
Mar'21
Altnet association warns of threat to UK full-fibre roll-out
Independent Networks Co-operative Association warns that recent momentum in gigabit broadband implementation could be delayed if independent providers and their investors believe UK comms regulator is not willing to listen to their concerns
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March 19, 2021
19
Mar'21
Nokia inks AT&T C-band deal and sets out plan to surf the 5G long wave
Leading comms tech provider outlines plans to speed up transformation to improve profitability, taking advantage of long wave of 5G contracts such as that from leading US operator
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March 19, 2021
19
Mar'21
UK online traffic soars during year in lockdown
Research from leading UK ISP reveals online usage in the UK has increased by 78% year-on-year since the first lockdown
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March 19, 2021
19
Mar'21
UK government aims to get national broadband project back on track with Project Gigabit
First areas revealed in £5bn government scheme to deliver gigabit broadband connections to help recovery from the pandemic, achieve growth and levelling up
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March 18, 2021
18
Mar'21
Ofcom revamps wholesale broadband rules to ramp up full-fibre roll-out
UK comms regulator announces new guidelines for the UK wholesale telecoms market, with the principal aim to drive investment in fibre gigabit services and support the closure of the UK’s copper network
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March 17, 2021
17
Mar'21
Viavi expands fibre network test and measurement portfolio
Fibre optic testing and measurement portfolio designed to address businesses’ rapidly changing infrastructure needs
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March 16, 2021
16
Mar'21
Legacy tech integration issues impede telcos’ digitisation ambitions
Research finds a worryingly large number of operators indicating that when it comes to digital transformation, integration with legacy technology is their largest gating factor, followed closely by data security concerns
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March 16, 2021
16
Mar'21
5G economy to spur huge GDP, job growth across the US
BCG study estimates large contribution to employment and GDP over the next decade, through the roll-out of next-generation mobile infrastructure
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March 16, 2021
16
Mar'21
Cinia cuts Ribbon deal for transport network upgrade
Real-time communications software and network solutions firm sees OTN platforms deployed in upgrade of backbone transport network in Finland and Northern Europe
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March 15, 2021
15
Mar'21
Cheltenham races as CityFibre extends gigabit fibre to more than 200 additional UK locations
Former UK altnet announces new build and extensions to existing projects that will see it supply full-fibre infrastructure to nearly a third of the UK market
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March 12, 2021
12
Mar'21
UK government confirms financial support for Shared Rural Network programme
UK government ponies up its share of £1bn infrastructure project, designed to reduce partial not-spots in UK locations
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March 12, 2021
12
Mar'21
Nokia, LG Uplus trial 5G business-to-business platform in Korea
Test of 5G solution designed to go beyond traditional network connectivity and deliver enhanced service quality and creation of new B2B services
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March 11, 2021
11
Mar'21
Community Fibre scales up gigabit offerings for London businesses
ISP pivots from home to business to provide new features tailored to SMEs’ needs and hires new head of business and wholesale to assist post-lockdown working environment
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March 11, 2021
11
Mar'21
CityFibre extends full-fibre network to Peterborough
Former leading altnet to put a further £1.5m into its high-speed broadband connectivity project
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March 10, 2021
10
Mar'21
AT&T adds managed SASE to portfolio
Comms and IT provider AT&T teams with security specialist Fortinet to offer network solution based on SASE principles to support distributed workforces and solve associated challenges
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March 09, 2021
09
Mar'21
Cibicom taps Nokia to supply mission-critical LTE network across Denmark
Finnish comms provider inks deal with Danish operator to roll out new 450 MHz LTE infrastructure for mass volume IoT and mission critical data coverage
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March 09, 2021
09
Mar'21
CityFibre embarks on £34m Thames Valley full-fibre project
UK’s third-largest broadband provider announces plans to light up fibre in key area of southern England, addressing the current and future digital needs of residents and businesses in the region
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March 08, 2021
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Mar'21
UK government offers ‘inadequate’ response to broadband concerns
DCMS Committee takes government to task for the second time in two months for lack of response in how it will ensure communications strategy is realised
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March 05, 2021
05
Mar'21
Connectivity the ‘unsung hero’ of the future of work
Research finds that by stripping away bureaucracy, flattening hierarchies and streamlining processes, the response to Covid-19 has given an indication as to how work could and should change for the better, but there will be losers along with the ...
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March 05, 2021
05
Mar'21
Vodafone promises ‘unbreakable’ broadband without breaking the bank
New hybrid Pro Broadband product aims to deliver Wi-Fi in every room through hybrid router that is claimed to deliver uninterrupted wireless connectivity
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March 04, 2021
04
Mar'21
UK network users burn through unprecedented data in lockdown 3
Coinciding with the launch of Call of Duty: Warzone update, Virgin Media records its busiest day on record, with the average user downloading more than 20GB of data
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March 04, 2021
04
Mar'21
AI, fibre investment sees Comcast ride out massive wave of network traffic in 2020
Smart hardware and software technologies allow national US network provider to manage unprecedented traffic driven by major growth in online video and gaming
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March 02, 2021
02
Mar'21
Openreach taps VIAVI to ensure network quality for UK full-fibre build-out
Openreach opts for optical network monitoring system to address network quality, including validating new construction, performing pre-activation checks and monitoring ongoing services
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March 01, 2021
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Mar'21
UK government pumps £4.5m into central Scotland gigabit connectivity plan
Key Scottish population belt identified as the first territory for investment as part of UK government’s £5bn investment in next-generation broadband
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March 01, 2021
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Mar'21
First Newcastle residents gain CityFibre gigabit access
UK’s third national digital infrastructure platform provider claims Tyneside digital revolution is gathering pace as the first homes are connected to next-generation full-fibre network
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February 25, 2021
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Feb'21
Community Fibre claims progress in London gigabit roll-out
ISP doubles the number of London homes enabled with its full-fibre broadband to more than 200,000 and increases its customer base by 130% in a year
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February 25, 2021
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Feb'21
UK 5G offers faster speeds, but availability issues persist
Research shows UK 5G speeds have increased since initial deployments and are likely to increase further, with London a particular bright spot, but availability remains an issue
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February 24, 2021
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Feb'21
Demand for telcos to prioritise efficiency and sustainability in 5G nets
Research reveals that embracing best practices and partnering with customers to amplify efficiency will be key for operators