Telecoms networks and broadband communications news, help and research

News : Telecoms networks and broadband communications

October 22, 2021 22 Oct'21
Flexible a fixture as technology critical to hybrid working future

Survey shows knowledge workers in leading economies believe that having an office space will be considered an employee benefit, rather than a mandatory way of working
October 21, 2021 21 Oct'21
Openreach announces end of copper networks in 79 more UK locations

Further acceleration in BT-owned UK broadband provision firm’s plan to stop selling copper-based broadband and traditional voice services across the UK by 2025
October 21, 2021 21 Oct'21
Virgin Media O2 enters into 4G, 5G trials with Samsung

Telco embarks on technical trial with comms network technology provider as part of what it calls a milestone in its journey to provide optimised possible 5G experience for customers as well as boosting 4G network
October 21, 2021 21 Oct'21
Virgin Media takes full-fibre to west Berkshire, launches Wi-Fi 6 hubs

Full-fibre contract between network provider and local authority aims to connect west Berkshire schools and public buildings to next-generation digital infrastructure

Calling on communications to address humanitarian crises

Télécoms Sans Frontières responds to the growing number of natural disasters with advanced communications and provides protection and assistance, as well as bridging the digital divide Continue Reading
First priorities for the third workplace

Almost 18 months since Covid-19 caused an almost overnight pivot to home working for many firms, hybrid working seems here to stay for knowledge workers. But the role of the 'third workspace' is not yet entirely clear Continue Reading
How mobile operators can cope with staycation boom and sport lockdowns lifting

The periods of lockdown implemented in response to the Covid-19 pandemic led to new mobile network traffic patterns. How can operators adapt to shifting consumer behaviours and continue delivering high-quality experiences? Continue Reading

Ofcom risks sinking Government levelling up agenda

The Openreach "Equinox" offer puts Government plans to expedite broadband roll out at risk. It jeopardises the roll out plans of Virgin, Vodafone, City Fibre, Hyperoptic and fifty or so players by ... Continue Reading
Levelling up Digital Skills and Jobs in the Post-Lockdown Economy

The two most urgent recommendations (with added detail) are to prevent IR35 abuse and fraud (against independent contractors more than by them) and the planned Home Office reversion to paper based ... Continue Reading
Clouds Seemingly Don’t Get In The Way Of Satellites

Had a fascinating chat the other day with a company I really should have spoken to decades ago, but such is life. SES is probably a company wot you think you don’t know, but – for example – anyone ... Continue Reading

Securing the UK's emerging smart cities

UK councils have a huge opportunity to improve services through the use of smart city technologies - but they must avoid the cyber security risks, says the government's digital minister Continue Reading
Artificial intelligence will maximise efficiency of 5G network operations

You’ll have heard of developments that would combine 5G networks with artificial intelligence to enable autonomous vehicles, augmented reality glasses, free-roaming robots, delivery drones and more. It’s anyone’s guess when these applications will become widely available. What is more certain is that AI will play an increasing role in automating 5G network operations Continue Reading
How satellite connectivity can combat the digital divide

Research shows satellite connectivity is now a credible alternative for demanding customers, and there are various actions that operators can take to help combat the digital divide Continue Reading

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
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