Vodafone turns to wifi innovation to bolster broadband business
Vodafone has announced the launch of a new smart home network which it hopes will address a frustration of many consumers around the world; suspect wifi.
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Government to give Ofcom new stick swinging targets
The UK Government has unveiled a new consultation which will explore how it can instruct Ofcom to snap the whip, making sure telcos get their gears churning to meet connectivity targets.
BT’s bids farewell to Gav on positive note
BT might have reported a slight fall in earnings, but beating market expectations will have helped departing CEO Gavin Patterson repair his reputation a bit.
Openreach creates 1.6k new roles to fuel fibre rollout
A sparkling new training centre in Peterborough and 3,000 fresh-faced trainee engineers, 1,600 of which are newly created roles, gives weight to the long-overdue fibre rollout ambitions of Openreach.
Loon bolsters connectivity credentials with advisory board signings
Alphabet’s latest X graduate Loon has added industry heavyweights to its advisory board as the business searches for commercial credibility in the world of connectivity.
Garmin has a go at reigniting smart watch enthusiasm
To date, it seems only the fitness brands can make the smart watch segment work for them, and while attention might have been diverted elsewhere recently, Garmin is having another crack.
Vodafone searches the sewers for missing connectivity
Vodafone UK has announced a new initiative to embed small antennas below street level in a bid to meet data demands in the country’s busiest streets.
Telcos are still misleading consumers in broadband ads – FTTH Council
The FTTH Council Europe has written an open letter to various regulatory bodies bemoaning the care-free attitudes of telco marketers and PR ‘gurus’ when promoting their services.
UK Gov reserves £6.8bn to realise 5G dream by 2027
The UK Government has released a report which outlines £600 billion investments in national infrastructure, including £6.8 billion to make 5G a reality by 2027 and nationwide full fibre coverage by 2033.
Openreach announces another one million GFast homes
Openreach has continued to push forward in its GFast mission, announcing it will connect another one million homes in 81 areas across the UK by next summer.
Speak to the right people and Africa is about much more than just the digital divide
Yesteryear’s conversation in Africa was all about balancing the commercial realities of bridging the digital divide, but this year’s AfricaCom has showcased the bigger ambitions of South Africa.
Google’s Loon is actually starting to look like a genuine business
The idea of using balloons floating 20km above the earth to provide connectivity quite frankly sounds bat-sh*t, but Google’s Loon is actually starting to look like a feasible business.
TIP offers start-ups a new way into the telco business
With internet traffic continuing to accelerate and innovation starting to stagnate, new ideas are needed to stimulate the telco industry. For the Telecom Infra Project team, start-ups could be the answer.
A simple explanation of TIP – making connectivity cheaper
The Telecom Infra Project has gotten a huge amount of attention since its launch, mainly due to the Facebook brand, but why is it so important? It’s all about bringing connectivity to everyone, equally.
DT writes €20bn cheque to target 99% 5G coverage by 2021
Deutsche Telekom has unveiled a ‘plan’ to make 5G a reality, including a commitment to spend €20 billion by the end of 2021 to roll it out.
UK operators want local authorities to be more helpful on infrastructure
Mobile UK has very courteously pointed the finger at local authorities as a bottle-neck in the rollout of infrastructure which will fuel the digital economy.
Government research suggests digital divide plans might actually be working
When you compare the digital divide to other countries around the world, it looks like nothing more than a minor crack in the UK. That said, it is still there and new research suggests it is getting smaller.
Smart home is $11.2bn opportunity, but are the telcos ready for it?
ABI Research estimates the smart home segment could potentially be worth in the region of $11.2 billion by 2022, but the diversification question still remains for the telcos.
CityFibre research says UK is doing terrible job at connectivity
Research commissioned by serial-moaner and sh*t-stirrer CityFibre claims the UK is falling way back in the connectivity ranks, with broadband slower than on Madagascar.
MWC Shanghai: GSMA takes another swipe at regulators
Bemoaning regulators has become common place in the telecommunications industry, but that hasn’t stopped the GSMA having another dig at the world’s boresome bureaucrats.
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