Telecoms networks and broadband communications
CW Middle East: Visibility and security of networks are top IT priorities
Discover how companies across the Middle East are looking to lock down their networks in the face of an almost constant barrage of threats and malicious actors.
News : Telecoms networks and broadband communications
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January 27, 2021
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UK broadband customers count cost of quietly expired contracts
Almost three million UK high-speed broadband customers – a third of those whose deal ended in the past year – say they were not informed when their contract ended, as mandated by the UK comms regulator, costing around £90 per household
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January 27, 2021
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O2, Three, Vodafone team to enhance rural mobile coverage
Three of the UK’s leading mobile operators announce plan to build and share infrastructure to boost 4G rural coverage in the first part of a national scheme to improve mobile connectivity in hard-to-reach places
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January 27, 2021
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Global VPN downloads surge in 2020
Repressive regimes’ regulatory demands and remote working see virtual private network usage rocket over the past 12 months
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January 26, 2021
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Virtualisation, automation and network slicing increasing operators’ focus
Research reveals added pressure on networks in the post Covid-19 world, with access network performance as the primary factor that most impacts subscriber experience
In Depth : Telecoms networks and broadband communications
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Five not the only magic number for Three in 2021
With a new CEO beginning to put into practice its plan, mainly a pivot towards business, mobile operator Three UK has been eyeing up new opportunities in 2021. We see what is on the agenda Continue Reading
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What experts say to expect from 5G in 2021
In this roundup of networking blogs, experts explore 5G's potential in 2021, including new business and technical territories 5G may explore and features to transform enterprises. Continue Reading
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Cloud RANs offer promise in APAC, but not in near future
While there is growing interest in cloud-based radio access networks, experts argue that telcos will still cautiously approach the technology in a phased manner Continue Reading
Blog Posts : Telecoms networks and broadband communications
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Treat the internet like a natural resource
There are some things that require a permanent internet connection. One cannot listen to internet radio, watch YouTube or take part in a video conference, without a permanent, live, high-quality ... Continue Reading
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Bethlehem placed in Tier 3: Inns closed. Herodian enforcement
A new variant of Covid has been detected among infants in the Bethlehem area. After receiving intelligence from a committee of experts, King Herod has decreed that all hospitality facilities will ... Continue Reading
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Which suppliers cannot deliver rural broadband by 2025?
The decision to delay over £3 billion of spend is one that deserves "robust" scrutiny by the hundred or so MPs whose parliamentary majorities may depend on improve on-line access to education, ... Continue Reading
Opinion : Telecoms networks and broadband communications
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What we need in the UK’s telecoms diversification strategy
Removing Huawei from the UK’s 5G networks creates huge problems in the resiliency and deployment of next-generation mobile. The government’s strategy must tackle these challenges Continue Reading
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What’s next for Wi-Fi?
New and emerging 802.11 wireless LAN technologies continue to develop. Users who need to replace routers have a decision to make: buy now or wait for the next upgrade cycle in 2021? Continue Reading
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What if we find we rather like this working from home thing?
Sometimes it takes a major economic shock to change the accepted wisdom of economics and work – our working life after the coronavirus crisis might be very different Continue Reading
Videos : Telecoms networks and broadband communications
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Inside MyRepublic’s digital transformation journey
MyRepublic’s group CIO and chief operating officer talks up the company’s digital transformation journey and how it has overcome challenges that stood in its way
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UKtech50 winner Gavin Patterson, CEO of BT
Gavin Patterson versees BT’s often controversial roll-out of superfast broadband, and the firm’s billion-pound investment in sports broadcasting