BT fuses fixed and mobile connections to boost copper speeds
UK telco group BT says it’s new technology can double download speeds and make upload speeds ten times faster on average for businesses which are not able to upgrade to fibre broadband.
Telecoms.com
Category: Broadband
Dish boosts fibre offer with AT&T deal
Dish Network is boosting its fixed Internet service portfolio via a new distribution deal with AT&T that will allow it to extend its fibre reach.
BT makes some promises to business customers in new ‘charter’
BT has unveiled a new ‘charter’ for business customers, which is a grand way of saying it has published a series of intentions regarding research investment and commitments to roll out new services in the future.
Three partners with Currys to offer business services in store
UK MNO Three has partnered with retail group Currys to offer its portfolio of business services through the firm’s chain of stores.
US to splurge $45 billion on affordable Internet
The US government has launched an ambitious new broadband funding scheme with the stated aim of closing the digital divide by the end of the decade.
WBBA Martin Creaner: Broadband Generational Roadmap Initiative
Recently, Informa, a well-known UK analysis and research institute, jointly held the “F5G Evolution Summit 2022” in Shenzhen with the participation of several operators, ETSI, WBBA and Huawei. WBBA Director General Martin Creaner, a guest speaker on the day, disclosed that a number of industry leading companies are cooperating to address the next generation of […]
VMO2 pushes fibre rollout as competition bites
Virgin Media O2 is shouting about its plans to crack on with full fibre rollout, but its latest quarterlies show it is starting to feel the heat from the competition.
Frontier seeks $800m for fibre build
US broadband provider Frontier is after fresh funding to maintain the momentum of its ambitious network deployment.
The Telecoms.com Podcast: Adtran, optical and the fibre market
Time discipline is restored this week by the presence of another grown-up guest and the absence of beer. We’re delighted to welcome Ronan Kelly, CTO of Adtran, and get straight into his day job that focuses on fixed-line networking kit. This inevitably leads to an exploration of the arcane world of optical technology and concludes with a look at the current state of play of the global fibre market.
Ofcom applauds its own ‘end of contract’ rules
UK comms regulator Ofcom says the rules it has imposed on telcos compelling them to inform customers when contracts are up, and of any better available deals, are having a positive effect.
TIM CEO upbeat on imminent fibre merger despite delays
The boss of Italian telco TIM will soon broker a deal to merge its fibre network assets with those of rival Open Fiber, but admits it has not been smooth sailing.
EE dabbles with Pilates for gamers
The coronation of EE as the BT group consumer brand has apparently unlocked a new raft of whacky marketing initiatives.
T-Mobile US attacks big broadband firms
T-Mobile US is making a renewed push into 5G-based fixed wireless services for home broadband, in the process hitting out at the country’s established ISPs in its own unique style.
Vocus CEO hits out at NBN ‘monopoly’ as election looms
With just over a fortnight to go before Australia’s next parliamentary election, the head of Aussie telco Vocus has made his feelings clear on the country’s state-owned broadband network.
More cash and customers as UK fibre boom continues
New developments in the UK fibre market indicate that the sector remains buoyant, not that there was really any doubt on the matter.
Ofcom opens investigation into Shell Energy’s telecoms division
UK comms regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into Shell Energy, with regard to rules around end-of-contract and annual ‘best tariff’ notifications to broadband and landline customers.
Overcoming the challenges of subsea cable route planning
One of the initial challenges that installers of subsea cables must contend with is the practice of planning and installing cable routes.
BT finally makes EE its main consumer-facing brand
A sort-of rebrand means EE will become the flagship brand for consumers, and will ‘expand into new areas’ – though the BT brand will remain on home standalone broadband and landline services.
Shell Energy tops list of broadband complaints
ISP Shell Energy has generated the most amount of complaints to UK comms regulator Ofcom of all the major broadband providers, mainly due by faults and service issues.
Shareholders approve Italian broadband merger
Shareholders of Italian broadband providers Tiscali and Linkem have approved their merger plan, paving the way for completion of the deal later this year.
Events
5G MENA
- 30 May - 01 June 2022
- View Event
MVNOs World & IoT World Connectivity Summit
- 08-09 June 2022
- View Event
The Edge Event
- 15-16 June 2022
- View Event
Loading ...
Ukraine conflict leads to 10% European smartphone shipments fall. The latest European smartphone shipment data from hhttps://t.co/Iy0VCB7FQ2
24 May 2022 @ 16:46:10 UTC
Why 50G PON should be your next PON upgrade. As fiber broadband providers weigh their next steps after deploying 10 hhttps://t.co/b5gbyFcwL6
24 May 2022 @ 15:45:18 UTC
The @telecoms podcast returns this week with special guest Geoff Hollingworth from @RakutenSymphony. Watch or liste hhttps://t.co/WzFrxjV9Jm
24 May 2022 @ 13:02:44 UTC