Network hardware
Network hardware products such as routers, switches, hubs, appliances and gateways form the vital infrastructure for successful enterprise IT. We look at the latest trends in technologies in building LANs, WANS and Ethernet networking.
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News
11 Jul 2025
EU broadband challengers warn of fixed connectivity monopolies
Non-incumbent EU fixed broadband providers raise alarm at proposed legislation, insisting that regulatory certainty is needed to drive investment in connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Jul 2025
Oxfordshire County Council completes GigaHubs project
Partnership between business-dedicated network provider and local authority brings to fruition vision of a ‘smart county’ that will see gigabit-capable connectivity deployed at rural public buildings, such as schools, GP surgeries and libraries Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Dec 2021
5G, fibre flourish in UK in 2021
Full-fibre broadband is now available to more than eight million homes as roll-out accelerates and ‘decent’ broadband is at highest-ever level Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Dec 2021
Neos Networks brings high-capacity fibre access to leading UK cities and Oxfordshire
UK business connectivity provider opens first of four metro access networks to offer last-mile services direct to nearly 10,000 regional businesses and those in the City of London while also announcing rural county expansion plan to connect over 200 public service sites in a bid to improve digital and social inclusion Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Dec 2021
Increased Altice BT shareholding fuels UK government jitters
Significant increase in stakeholdership by potential buyer of UK incumbent telco prompts UK government to warn of potential threat to levelling-up agenda Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
09 Dec 2021
7 tips for network pros navigating the global chip shortage
With a global chip shortage raging, lead times on switches, routers, firewalls and access points have ballooned. These seven strategies can help network pros weather the crisis. Continue Reading
By- Alissa Irei, Senior Site Editor
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News
07 Dec 2021
Virgin Media O2 completes full gigabit access over entire footprint
Gigabit speeds now available across UK cableco’s entire network, offering average download speeds of 1.130GMbps supporting hyperfast services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Dec 2021
Neos Networks completes latest leg in infrastructure expansion
UK business connectivity provider hits target of 550 unbundled BT exchanges and confirms plans to continue expansion and boost local access networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Dec 2021
Rakuten Mobile and University of Tokyo investigate LEO satellite-based IoT
Japanese operator and local university begin research and development programme as part of the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology’s Beyond 5G R&D Promotion Project Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Nov 2021
Satellite and 4G/5G-driven autonomous shuttle hits the road in Oxfordshire
Darwin Innovation Group is running an autonomous shuttle to transport passengers around Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in a one-year trial funded by UK and European space agencies to demonstrate how self-driving vehicles operate in a real-world setting, with data transmitted via O2’s mobile networks and Hispasat’s satellites Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
30 Nov 2021
Digital beats – how Warner Music turned to the cloud
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the CIO of Warner Music about how cloud computing helps it meet the needs of music lovers. AstraZeneca discusses how its enterprise social media system helped through the pandemic. And we assess the tech sector’s response to the government’s plans to tackle digital skills shortages. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
26 Nov 2021
Nokia strikes gold in Lapland with 5G private wireless network
Comms tech provider implements private network at gold mine, reaching depths of up to 1km to connect people, equipment, sensors, devices and vehicles Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Nov 2021
Ericsson, Telstra claim 5G industry first deployment with spectrum sharing
Comms tech provider teams with Australian operator for first successful deployment of spectrum sharing to simplify the management and evolution of multiple generations of technology on base station sites, enabling expanded 5G coverage Continue Reading
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News
26 Nov 2021
Vodafone announces trial of self-powered mobile masts
Operator says self-powered masts could enable new sites to be built in the most remote parts of the UK without the major challenge and cost of connecting to the electricity grid Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Nov 2021
CityFibre launches first 800Gbps infrastructure backbone ring
UK’s largest independent network provider announces 800Gbps ring, launched in collaboration with Ciena, to serve 23 cities and six ‘super core’ sites as part of a multi-terabit, national backbone project Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Nov 2021
FTTH Council Europe calls on policymakers for measures to reap full-fibre rewards
Industry organisation with a mission to advance ubiquitous full-fibre connectivity across Europe welcomes publication of the European Commission’s latest ‘Digital economy and society index’ and calls for demand-side measures to boost take-up of fibre networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Nov 2021
Global broadband speed clipping rockets over past 18 months
Research shows broadband speed clipping is rising sharply, with many subscribers hitting upper speed limits Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Nov 2021
Nokia’s private LTE chosen by Bahrain’s Electricity and Water Authority
Nokia strikes further deal for private network infrastructure, helping leading MENA utilities company modernise its grids Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
18 Nov 2021
4 trends spurring the evolution of network hardware
Major trends in network hardware highlight enterprise interest in vendor-agnostic options and open models. But legacy designs could stand in the way of adoption. Continue Reading
By- Jennifer English, Editorial Director
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News
18 Nov 2021
Openreach hits six million homes with full-fibre reach
BT broadband provision division says full-fibre broadband roll-out programme is on track to reach 25 million premises by December 2026 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Nov 2021
National Infrastructure Commission pinpoints strategic gaps in UK infrastructure planning
UK infrastructure assessment stresses it remains critical for health of country that gigabit broadband is effectively rolled out to rural areas and towns to ensure genuinely universal provision Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Nov 2021
Vodafone claims solid half-year
Hot on the heels of signing a contract with City Fibre to gain UK fibre leadership, leading European comms operator’s results for the first six months of 2021 shows sustainable growth in both Europe and Africa Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Nov 2021
Broadband beats bedrooms for UK homebuyers
Research from global communications provider finds that fast internet access is now a top-two must-have for UK homebuyers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Nov 2021
Openreach in consultation over next stage in transition to fibre
BT-owned UK broadband provision firm accelerates plan to stop selling copper-based broadband and traditional voice services, aiming to use five pilot areas to develop and test approaches for mass-migrating end-users to new digital offers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Nov 2021
Ofcom introduces rules to ease rural broadband development
UK comms regulator aims to address key issue preventing proliferation of gigabit broadband to hard-to-reach places Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Nov 2021
Vodafone anchors CityFibre nationwide network for UK full-fibre leadership
Strategic partnership expanded to anchor nationwide roll-out of full-fibre gigabit broadband to up to eight million homes, with long-term volume commitments Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Tip
11 Nov 2021
4 ideas for network cable management best practices
When organizing cable clutter, network engineers should follow some common best practices, including the use of cable labels, cable ties and proper documentation. Continue Reading
By- John Burke, Nemertes Research
- Chris Partsenidis, Firewall.cx
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News
09 Nov 2021
More than 90% of Virgin Media O2’s network now gigabit-ready
After switching on gigabit-capable services for 1.6 million more homes, UK cable provider claims to be within touching distance of enabling its entire network to access broadband download speeds of up to 1.13Gbps Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Nov 2021
BT unveils robotics test lab to speed infrastructure roll-out
Telco opens UK’s first dedicated telecoms civil engineering robotics test facility designed to help fibre network development and roll-out in challenging environments Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Nov 2021
Fibre lights up BT half-yearly results
BT has revealed a tough first six months of the financial year, but also claimed Fibre First build programme roll-out continues to accelerate, reaching record levels in second quarter Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Nov 2021
CityFibre breaks million milestone in full-fibre roll-out
Pace of transformation of third-largest fibre network provider shown as former altnet racks up milestone figure for homes ready to tap into gigabit-capable infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Nov 2021
BT secures industry-first global partnership with OneWeb
Just weeks after increased investment from French operator Eutelsat, growing satellite firm inks distribution partner agreement with UK telco for low Earth orbit communications services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Oct 2021
UK government to drive gigabit broadband to half a million more rural UK homes
Project Gigabit quarterly update Autumn 2021 reveals the estimated sequencing, scope and dates for the English Phase 3 rural projects which will see 570,000 more rural premises in line for full-fibre broadband. Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Oct 2021
Fibre to the fore for fixed broadband in Q2
Though varied across different markets, overall quarterly global fixed broadband growth returns to normal at the end of the second quarter of 2021 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Oct 2021
Eero reveals boom in ISP customer network business
Amazon company reveals increased business with service provider partners following new integrations of its technology with TalkTalk, MasMovl, Mediacom, and others Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Oct 2021
Vodafone teams with Deloitte to launch Centre for Health
Strategic alliance aims to enable greater access to healthcare across Europe Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Oct 2021
Cisco lands fixed, 5G wins with Telenor, Deutsche Telekom
Networking tech giant announces deal with leading European operators with what is claimed to be state-of-the-art 5G equipment and its highest bandwidth router Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Oct 2021
London calling for infrastructure as business nets expand four times faster than pre-pandemic
As the new way of working in the post-pandemic arena evolves, research finds digitally mature businesses are hitting the accelerator on digital infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Oct 2021
Huawei teams with UK innovators to create 5G futures
Next-generation network facility in Cambridge claims to be breaking fresh ground across multiple industries and creating a true first-mover advantage with private 5G Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Tutorial
21 Oct 2021
What are the different types of network cables?
The main types of network cables are coax, fiber optics, and shielded and unshielded twisted pair. As enterprises deploy new technologies, it's critical to select the right cables. Continue Reading
By- Chris Partsenidis, Firewall.cx
- David Jacobs, The Jacobs Group
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News
21 Oct 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Oct 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Oct 2021
Arm flexes IoT economics with solutions-led virtual hardware
Project Centauri ecosystem initiative will drive the standards and frameworks needed to grow serviceable markets and scale internet-of-things software innovation and product development Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Oct 2021
DCMS appoints Plexal to drive telecoms diversity strategy
Government chooses UK innovation company to understand and develop the role of SMEs in the telecoms market with particular reference to how to create a diverse market that supports the creation of home-grown, sovereign technology Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Oct 2021
Plume raises $300m to develop communications services with AI
Personalised comms services provider claims cash injection will enable it to continue its global expansion and cements its position as the cloud controller of the world’s largest software-defined network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Oct 2021
Colt claims first with 400GE optical services to Hong Kong and Singapore
Colt announces further expansion in Asia with availability of new 400GE Wave and Private Wave services in Hong Kong and Singapore, making it the first telco to offer the technology in each city Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
13 Oct 2021
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Oct 2021
5G service revenue to reach $73bn by 2021, $600bn by 2026
Revenue is set to increase around 5G, but Juniper Research says providers need to improve core network functions to reduce strain from increased traffic and to meet the challenges of mobile data demands Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Oct 2021
Dubai World Trade Centre overhauls network to pioneer digital event experiences
Dubai exhibition space completes large-scale network overhaul and makes 10x increase in network capacity to power next-gen digital applications Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Sep 2021
CityFibre expands strategic alliance with Bechtel to support fibre roll-out acceleration
After a huge ramp-up in nationwide full-fibre roll-out in the last 12 months, infrastructure provider secures support for ambitions to serve eight million homes Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
29 Sep 2021
NVMe-over-fabrics: Five need-to-knows
We look at five need-to-knows about NVMe-over-fabrics, such as its implementations – RDMA, Fibre Channel and TCP – use cases, hardware and operating system support Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
28 Sep 2021
Prysmian: Bend-insensitive fibre is key for optical nets’ future
Energy and telecom cable systems provider says new fibre technology can significantly reduce bend losses and extend expected network lifetime Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Sep 2021
Orange announces landing of new transatlantic submarine cable in France
Global telco claims significant reinforcement of connectivity and resilience after landing in western France with two next-generation transatlantic submarine cables Continue Reading
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News
23 Sep 2021
Satellite connectivity and video market expected to double over next decade
Research finds the satellite industry is gaining a higher orbit with the non-geostationary market a key engine, and with recovery to pre-Covid revenues expected in 2022 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Sep 2021
CityFibre takes the high road with gigabit broadband across Scotland
City of jute, jam and journalism now also the city of full-fibre gigabit broadband as leading network provider expands reach across Scottish Highlands Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Sep 2021
Virgin to focus on business net as providers welcome new net neutrality debate
Network providers call on UK government and regulators to adopt net neutrality regulations to align with new times in the communications industry as leading cableco announces a pivot to B2B Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Sep 2021
UK government claims ‘gigaboom’ as next-gen broadband reaches one in two premises
Hot on the heels of major expansion in fibre networks across the nation by a number of leading operators, government data shows 50.2% of UK premises are now able to access gigabit-capable broadband, up from 6% in 2019 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Sep 2021
Connexin aims to break Hull broadband monopoly with full-fibre network
After suffering ‘frustration’ working with incumbent suppliers around infrastructure sharing, Hull and East Riding altnet builds independent alternative full-fibre network for region Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Sep 2021
CityFibre continues UK full-fibre roll-out to Teesside, Norwich as it closes £1.125bn funding round
After announcing two new deployments in a matter of hours, CityFibre has gained what it says is the largest ever capital raise for UK full-fibre deployment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Sep 2021
BT gifts small businesses £7.5m in street advertising as Street Hub 2.0 units go live
Local businesses in Kensington and Chelsea are given the chance to advertise for free via digital screens in Street Hub 2.0 units while research reveals over 60% of small firms say local advertising will boost awareness of their business Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Sep 2021
Grace Hopper subsea cable lands in UK
First private subsea cable to the UK funded by Google intended to improve diversity and resilience of network, underpinning consumer and enterprise products, increasing capacity and powering services such as Meet, Gmail and Google Cloud Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Sep 2021
Zoom aims to ignite the next era of communications
Breakout conferencing and collaboration company shows range of innovations will enable businesses in the post-Covid era to embrace change, enable hybrid workforces and grow their businesses Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Sep 2021
Flourishing fibre buildouts and SD-WAN spur network tech market
Studies find cable and passive optical networking infrastructure technology driving broadband access equipment market while SD-WAN continues its sharp upward trajectory in first half of 2021 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Sep 2021
Rural Wales broadband specialist ramps investment to connect hard-to-reach communities
UK government-recognised superfast and ultrafast broadband provider expands team to bring gigabit to rural Wales Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Sep 2021
UK full-fibre forges ahead but broadband digital divide persists
Comms regulator’s survey finds full-fibre networks are being built at a record rate, but work is still needed to get decent broadband to remote parts of the country Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Sep 2021
Blackpool illumination for full-fibre broadband
Neos Networks unveils significant network expansion across Lancashire to facilitate high capacity fibre connectivity for hyperscalers, large-scale content providers and businesses using UK fibre network and connections to Ireland Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Sep 2021
CityFibre extends network in Sussex, Scotland and announces Medway ISP
Fibre broadband provider announces further extension of its national broadband network in the Glasgow region and in West Sussex, while also sealing deal with service providers using its full-fibre infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Sep 2021
Ukrtelecom and Iskratel launch €12m fibre network expansion in Ukraine
Partnership between Ukrainian telecom operator and leading European ICT supplier designed to help expand the country’s fibre optic network as it continues to bridge the digital divide Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Sep 2021
Virgin Media O2 reaches 10 million homes in gigabit roll-out
Recently merged operator adds nearly two million customers from mid-size cities and large towns to footprint of gigabit broadband estate Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Sep 2021
Openreach aims to plug digital divide by scrapping broadband connection fees in select homes
BT-owned broadband provision division makes latest step in campaign to address key financial issue that could hinder roll-out of broadband networks capable of supporting the ‘new normal’ of work Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Sep 2021
Full Fibre to light up 13 UK market towns with gigabit broadband
Altnet reveals next series of ‘forgotten towns’ to benefit from its fibre-optic broadband infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Aug 2021
Submarine cable network nears 500 companies over 1.3 million km
New interactive map of sub-sea connectivity industry shows how providers are enhancing the user experience with new cables, landing stations, and upgraded search and select functionalities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Aug 2021
UK government adds to Northern Ireland gigabit broadband funding
Further financial support given to develop next-generation full-fibre network across rural regions in province, particularly those that currently have the slowest speeds, such as Mid Ulster, Fermanagh and South Antrim Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Aug 2021
Adam Crozier to lead BT transformation as chairman
Business transformation specialist and nineties and noughties UK business golden boy to take the reins as BT chairman at the end of the year Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Aug 2021
Perth & Kinross council enlists Neos for full-fibre infrastructure
Latest deployment of gigabit connectivity in Scotland sees full-fibre network delivered to key council datacentres and public facilities in Perth and Kinross to help underpin the region’s digital future and navigate challenges such as the pandemic Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Aug 2021
Subscriber speed increases drive higher median broadband usage
Study shows continued surge in broadband data consumption, especially in upstream, leading to just over one-fifth of broadband subscribers being able to benefit from speed tier upgrade Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Aug 2021
CityFibre digs in to develop digital foundations for Sunderland full-fibre net
Former altnet turned third- largest fibre broadband provider maintains heady pace of UK gigabit roll-out by beginning work in key northeast city Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Aug 2021
Facebook develops Asia-Pacific, African subsea connectivity
With the tasty title of Apricot, social media giant unveils role in project to develop ultra-fast connectivity under the sea in key Asian region, while it announces expansion of existing partnership to boost African sea network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Aug 2021
Vocus enlists Nokia to drive 200G optical network over 4,000 km in Australia
Enterprise, government and wholesale customers set to benefit from improved broadband speeds and experience from 200G terrestrial optical network connecting Brisbane and Darwin Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Aug 2021
CityFibre continues full-fibre roll-out in Glasgow
The UK’s largest independent full fibre platform begins work on next stage as part of its national gigabit broadband roll-out in Scotland’s largest city Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Aug 2021
Community Fibre expands fibre reach out of London with Box Broadband acquisition
London's largest alternative fibre network expands into Surrey and West Sussex with majority stake in Surrey-based full-fibre network operator to help realise commitment to bridging the digital divide and promoting social inclusion Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Aug 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Aug 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Aug 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Aug 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Jul 2021
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’ Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Jul 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Jul 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Jul 2021
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’ enterprise applications and services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Jul 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Jul 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Jul 2021
Openreach and Nokia test 25G PON full-fibre
Trials of next-generation full-fibre broadband will be based on passive optical network technology Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Jul 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Jul 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Jul 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Jul 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Jul 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Jul 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Jul 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Jul 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Jul 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Jul 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly