UK fibre builders get a break from Ofcom
Ofcom will not cap the wholesale prices fibre network operators can charge customer for access to the fastest available services on their networks.
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BT CEO contemplates moves into healthcare and drone sectors
In a recent interview BT CEO Philip Jansen offered some insights into his thinking about the near-term strategy for the UK telecoms group.
Openreach looks to cut fibre rollout cost with Exfo deal
Openreach has signed up testing and analytics firm Exfo to help with its roll out of full fibre networks in the UK.
Openreach to hire 5,300 engineers, roll out EV fleet
BT’s infrastructure unit Openreach will recruit thousands of engineers next year as it ramps up its full fibre rollout.
Ofcom pats Openreach on the back but altnets still moan
Ofcom is pretty pleased with the progress Openreach has made in separating itself from parent company BT but is still receiving complaints from some altnets.
Telco bosses tell UK government to ‘get on with it’ on fibre
Big names in the UK telecoms industry urged the government to push on with plans to allocate funding for rural high-speed broadband rollout, despite questionable demand.
Openreach stake to plug BT pension hole – report
The deficit in the BT pension fund has been a long-standing headache but handing over a stake in broadband wholesale subsidiary might act as some relief.
Nokia scores a new PON deal with Openreach
Finnish kit vendor Nokia received a boost to its fixed line business by securing a bunch of fibre work from UK network wholesaler Openreach.
Reports suggest the BT empire is beginning to crumble
No-one in the UK should be in the same league as BT, but poorly executed strategy has kept rivals within touching distance and now the foundations are reportedly being sold off.
A look back at the biggest stories this week
Whether it’s important, depressing or just entertaining, the telecoms industry is always one which attracts attention.
How UK operators are helping customers during the COVID-19 outbreak
With telecommunications now acting as the foundation for almost every element of society, how telcos react to the on-going coronavirus outbreak will be critically important.
Openreach decides to connect more new builds on the house
UK fixed line infrastructure provider Openreach will now offer to connect new houses to full fibre for free on developments of 20 plots or more.
Ofcom promises to ‘supercharge’ fibre with four-point plan
Telecoms regulator Ofcom has proposed a four-point plan to accelerate investment in fibre networks at interest continues to gather momentum in the UK.
UK Labour party pledges to nationalise much of BT if elected
A key policy of the Labour party ahead of the UK general election next month is to make broadband ‘free’ by nationalising Openreach.
Vodafone extends broadband reach with new Openreach agreement
Vodafone has broadened its fibre footprint to Birmingham, Bristol and Liverpool after signing a new wholesale agreement with Openreach.
Openreach explains why FTTP is such a great idea
A new report commissioned by fixed line infrastructure provider Openreach has concluded the UK would be £59 billion better off with full FTTP.
Openreach unveils rural fibre trials
Openreach has provided some colour to the rural fibre plans, testing out new technologies and techniques, with the objective of connecting 50,000 homes by Christmas.
Openreach maps out fibre plans for the next 18 months
BT’s fixed line wholesale division has created a new website that allows everyone to see how its fibre roll-out is going.
Openreach cuts costs by 75% to attract builders to fibre diet
Openreach will be slashing the cost of installing fibre wires in new residential developments of less than 30 plots, as it looks to tempt housing developers onto a fibre diet.
Vodafone challenges new Ofcom rules on leased line rates
Vodafone has lodged a complaint with the Competition Appeal Tribunal, challenging new rules which it believes will give Openreach too much opportunity to abuse customers.
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