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January 07, 2025
07
Jan'25
UK government accelerates gigabit broadband scheme for rural villages, towns
More than £289m in contracts signed to offer gigabit broadband access to hard-to-reach homes and businesses in remote UK locations including in the Dee Valley, Isle of Anglesey and Shropshire Hills
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January 06, 2025
06
Jan'25
Openreach hits full-fibre tipping point
UK’s leading broadband provider now has gigabit services available to half of all UK homes and businesses, with more than 4.3 million in rural and hard-to-reach areas, and stays on track to reach 30 million by the end of 2030
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December 20, 2024
20
Dec'24
Project Gigabit lit up in South Wiltshire
First customer connected in Dorset by local and independent broadband provider under UK government’s £5bn infrastructure scheme
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December 19, 2024
19
Dec'24
Project Gigabit makes further gains in UK Midlands
Latest work in £5bn infrastructure scheme begins in Leicestershire and Warwickshire to connect rural areas to full-fibre broadband
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December 18, 2024
18
Dec'24
NTT claims world record for optical fibre transmission
Tech firm reveals results of what is said to be world’s first long-distance space division multiplexing transmission experiment
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December 18, 2024
18
Dec'24
NXP expands automotive networking and connectivity portfolio
Communications infrastructure chip firm makes strategic purchase of company specialising in advanced driver-assistance systems and in-vehicle infotainment applications
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December 17, 2024
17
Dec'24
Top 10 networking stories of 2024
It’s been a year of rapid growth for AI in networking, not only for operations but also in applications. Read about this and more in Computer Weekly’s top 10 networking stories from 2024
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December 17, 2024
17
Dec'24
VMO2 claims UK overall broadband experience leadership
Biannual study looking at UK broadband connectivity experiences finds Virgin Media O2 grabbing five of the overall national experience awards outright
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December 16, 2024
16
Dec'24
UK businesses risk disruption as PSTN switch-off approaches
Third annual state of UK broadband study from independent comms and tech service provider reveals most businesses remain unprepared for transition to all-IP networks
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December 16, 2024
16
Dec'24
Nscale unveils IP network offering to support AI workloads
IP network designed to support growing global demand for AI-driven applications, which consume massive amounts of data
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December 13, 2024
13
Dec'24
Record levels of data consumption on VMO2 networks
Research from UK comms provider shows as British workers returned to the office in 2024, its network dealt with record levels of data consumption, including an 8.1% rise in broadband usage and a 9% uplift year-on-year on mobile data
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December 10, 2024
10
Dec'24
Starlink traffic continues to skyrocket
Connectivity cloud company’s 2024 Year in Review shows rapid growth of SpaceX services and mobile connectivity
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December 06, 2024
06
Dec'24
Trains delayed due to ‘nationwide fault’ with comms system
A fault instigated by the installation of new hardware at a major communications hub hindered the ability of train drivers and signallers to automatically log in to onboard radio communications system
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December 04, 2024
04
Dec'24
WBBA sets out roadmap for next-generation broadband
Global connectivity association warns of pressing need for investment, legislation and deployment plans to enable the migration towards all-fibre broadband networks for next-gen internet
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December 04, 2024
04
Dec'24
ITU launches advisory body to support submarine comms cable resilience
Alliance created with mission statement that strengthening resilience of submarine cable networks – such as recently damaged C-Lion1 – is key to digital connectivity and economies
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December 04, 2024
04
Dec'24
Neos Networks and CityFibre expand partnership to boost Ethernet availability
Enhanced collaboration increases access to leading independent network provider’s national high-capacity Ethernet solutions, looking to offer more competitive connectivity options for businesses across the UK
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December 02, 2024
02
Dec'24
UK broadband digital divide persists
Study reveals that despite acceleration in pace of full-fibre access throughout the UK, broadband digital divide still exists, especially in “less attractive” areas
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November 27, 2024
27
Nov'24
Fierce competition and consolidation causing FTTP altnets to struggle
Survey finds that with the accelerated fibre roll-out by UK broadband majors, UK’s individual suppliers face significant challenges
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November 26, 2024
26
Nov'24
Iona enters digital age with full fibre
Businesses on historic holy Scottish island get connectivity prayers answered with full-fibre broadband being made available to premises
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November 26, 2024
26
Nov'24
Cisco, NTT Data simplify 5G connectivity for global mobile workforce
IT and comms giant expands global partnership with digital business to enhance secure wireless access, digital services and experiences for mobile enterprises across 180 countries
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November 26, 2024
26
Nov'24
Verizon reports 1.6 Tbps data transmission field trial
Optical technology provider reveals successful data transmission test using coherent service to move data at almost two terabits per second in live fibre network on a single-carrier wavelength
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November 25, 2024
25
Nov'24
Manufacturing industry at crossroads in AI adoption
Report warns that Britain’s manufacturers are at risk of missing out on innovation and productivity gains due to a lack of confidence in digital technologies and AI
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November 25, 2024
25
Nov'24
5G, AI reshape mobile trade-ins in record-breaking Q3
Latest quarterly analysis from business services company finds that for the first time, 5G devices have become the top turned-in models for Android and Apple
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November 25, 2024
25
Nov'24
National 5G Standalone could save UK police 11 million hours a year
National roll-out of 5G Standalone network could save 11 million hours annually for UK police – around seven working days per officer per year – freeing them up for front-line operations
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November 22, 2024
22
Nov'24
Broadband set for potential £66bn boost to UK economy
Research commissioned by UK’s leading broadband provider points to potential huge economic and social benefits to be gained from rolling out full-fibre connectivity
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November 21, 2024
21
Nov'24
Networks lagging in compute tech evolution, says HPE
As AI brings about unprecedented transformation, leading network firm plots course to offer viable infrastructure for businesses to gain competitive edge
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November 20, 2024
20
Nov'24
Virgin Media O2 streamlines fixed and mobile service delivery
UK operator claims major milestone in its long-term network evolution strategy by switching on Converged Interconnect Network to rationalise and enhance service delivery
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November 19, 2024
19
Nov'24
Essential tech for optical data comms, sensing and AI hits headwinds
Paper on future of optical modulators and integrated photonics reveals research moving beyond traditional silicon platforms to thin-film LiNbO3 and III-V semiconductors for applications in artificial intelligence, quantum information processing and ...
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November 18, 2024
18
Nov'24
Fibre to drive Asia-Pacific fixed broadband
Research finds national broadband network projects will leave optical infrastructure as the virtual universal platform for fixed broadband services in key market until 2029
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November 15, 2024
15
Nov'24
Broadband upstream growth rate doubles downstream increase in Q3
Latest broadband consumption research by OpenVault shows significant change in dynamics, with demographic factors also influencing speed and consumption
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November 14, 2024
14
Nov'24
UK government accelerates 4G roll-out in rural Wales
Businesses in so-called hard-to-reach parts of UK principality now said to be able to benefit from mobile network upgrades to deliver faster and more reliable internet as part of the UK government’s £5bn scheme
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November 13, 2024
13
Nov'24
Ex-boxer fights US government over legality of Sky ECC cryptophone intercepts
Lawyers for former heavyweight boxer Goran Gogic argue that US prosecutors’ reliance on messages obtained by a European police hacking operation into the SKY ECC encrypted phone network breaches the US constitution
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November 12, 2024
12
Nov'24
Network complexity and visibility blind spots an issue for 80% of firms
Study finds that as cloud adoption flourishes, organisations believe they are being hampered by lack of proper network operations, skilled workers and observability tools
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November 12, 2024
12
Nov'24
Neos, Vorboss enhance enterprise fibre connectivity for London
Leading business connectivity provider strikes deal with fibre infrastructure firm to enhance connectivity options for enterprises in London
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November 11, 2024
11
Nov'24
Dublin City Council teams with Ookla to tackle telecoms deficits
Local authority for Irish capital looks to close information gap and digital divide to understand 4G, 5G network performance across different times of day, device types, and both indoor and outdoor settings
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November 11, 2024
11
Nov'24
Fibertime broadens fibre access across South Africa’s underserved communities
South African community broadband provider expands coverage to five cities and 14 townships using fibre service in bid to provide affordable broadband access to millions of low-income customers, many connecting for the very first time
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November 08, 2024
08
Nov'24
5G and fibre shine, but revenue and profits fall in BT half-year results
UK’s leading telco BT sees under-performing business division apply brakes in disappointing half-year results, despite record-making fibre net build
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November 08, 2024
08
Nov'24
IOWN furthers pace of next-gen optical net development
Next-gen networking project reveals proof of concepts encompassing transforming infrastructure through innovations centred on an APN, spatial experiences with communication technologies, real-time, long-distance connectivity in manufacturing and ...
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November 07, 2024
07
Nov'24
UK fibre providers struggle to meet rising demands
Research from field service management software provider warns of growing pressures as digital transformation becomes essential for altnets to stay competitive in cut-throat market
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November 07, 2024
07
Nov'24
VMO2 claims UK 5G standalone small cells first
Service provider claims UK first with successful deployments of 5G standalone small cells on existing street furniture in England’s second city to increase mobile capacity in exceptionally busy areas surrounding main thoroughfares
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November 07, 2024
07
Nov'24
Connexin completes ‘significant’ first stage of Project Gigabit contract
Digital service and smart technology provider fulfils initial part of £58m contract in national £5bn broadband scheme providing gigabit connectivity to over 34,000 rural homes in Nottinghamshire and West Lincolnshire
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November 07, 2024
07
Nov'24
Elisa claims Euro first with 100G PON trial over live Nokia-based fibre net
Leading Finnish operator taps compatriot global comms tech provider to become first in Europe to trial 100G passive optical network over live fibre broadband network
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November 05, 2024
05
Nov'24
NTT and Toyota gear up for joint auto mobility AI project
IT and comms giant and global auto manufacturer investing nearly $3.3bn to jointly develop mobility AI platform with goal to eliminate traffic accidents
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November 04, 2024
04
Nov'24
CityFibre to sell Lit Fibre ISP business to co-founders
UK’s leading independent full-fibre provider sells service provision element of recent acquisition to focus on wholesale gigabit broadband strategy
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November 01, 2024
01
Nov'24
Amdocs unveils next-gen fibre offer
Expanded fibre offering designed to simplify end-to-end fibre lifecycle management and improvements in customer experience, including collaboration with IQGeo
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October 30, 2024
30
Oct'24
SNS JU reveals raft of European 6G projects
EU-backed next-gen mobile technology flagship to evaluate and explore sustainable 6G technologies, methods and use cases focusing on energy smart grids, e-health, and telemedicine and agriculture
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October 29, 2024
29
Oct'24
Oxa gears up for autonomous Ford E-Transit van, minibus
Leading connected vehicle software provider inks deal with global motor company to support reference autonomy designs on electric version of iconic van range
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October 29, 2024
29
Oct'24
Ericsson, MásOrange team on European-first 5G SA integration
Global comms tech provider leader and leading Spanish service provider reveal ‘pioneering’ open programmable network integration project based on Open RAN-ready technology
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October 28, 2024
28
Oct'24
Community Fibre secures additional £125m for London gigabit push
London-based 100% full-fibre broadband provider secures additional funding to bring total investment past billion-pound barrier to drive acquisition growth and achieve penetration targets
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October 28, 2024
28
Oct'24
Openreach preps to boost network automation, visibility and control
UK’s leading fixed broadband provider reveals work taking place to improve complete full-fibre estate’s capability with software defined network