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.
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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.
Sky and Liberty Global allegedly in talks for full-fibre investment
Sky is reportedly in discussions with Liberty Global to add further fuel to the full-fibre machine which is engulfing the UK at an increasing rapid rate.
Openreach adds another 35 cities to ‘fibre first’ programme
Openreach has announced a further 36 cities and towns which will be upgraded to Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband technology over the next 12 months.
Ofcom looks to Salisbury for full-fibre experiment
Ofcom has introduced a new public consultation for rule changes which will remove regulatory commitments for Openreach to provide Superfast broadband services over copper wires.
BT faces another Ofcom probe
Ofcom has kicked-off an investigation to determine whether BT has complied with regulations concerning Excess Construction Charges (ECCs).
Industry says Government should focus on outcomes not specific tech
Being forward looking is an excellent quality to have in a national government, but when objectives are focused on technology not the desired outcome, it is a risky approach.
Ofcom forces Openreach to open up again and reintroduces Dark Fibre
Ofcom has proposed new rules which will force Openreach to open up more of its network to other communications service providers.
BT reports flat full year numbers but feels bullish about fibre
UK telecoms group BT revealed flat revenue growth on its full year 2018 report, but its new CEO said all the right things about investment.
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