Tag: broadband
Rural areas of Slovenia and Croatia to get gigabit broadband
Rollout part of the RUNE project, financed by the CEBF
Silver Lake invests in India’s Jio Platform
Follows earlier investment by Facebook, as company announces it added 81 million mobile users in FY2019
The bandwidth hog rides again
As Netflix reduces its bit rate to ease congestion, the issue of intelligent traffic management rises up the agenda once more
Broadband Forum finalises new 5G standards
Will help FMC, enabling convergent network strategies between fixed line networks and 5G
If you Spamalot it’s going to cost you – ask Optus
B2B service providers needs to ensure that all their communications are compliant with anti-spamming laws
Romania’s RCS&RDS refinances amid FTTP boom
Romanian market has high level of FTTP rollout and take-up
MENA M&A: Saudi’s STC buys stake in Vodafone Egypt and the US’s Comtech buys Israeli firm Gilat
Vodafone exits Egypt as it refocuses its business. Comtech buys Gilat to expand its offering in secure wireless comms and satellite connectivity.
Ofcom pushes for fairer pricing for UK customers
Ofcom’s latest pricing trends report found that UK consumers pay less that in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the US for their services, with the average cost of mobile calls, text and data packages (ARPU) […]
Northern Ireland on track for connectivity boost
Government confirms scope of Project Stratum
Newcastle gets FTTP from Cityfibre and Virgin
Cityfibre moves to Phase 2 of its rollout. Northern Powerhouse warns of perils of network overbuilding
Tokyo prepares for most technologically advanced Olympics in history
Games set to be a technological showcase as service providers brace for increased connectivity demands and an onslaught of cybersecurity attacks
How would-be-king Corbyn’s plans affect B2B service providers
The UK Labour party puts full fibre at the heart of its strategy. But sees government not just driving the agenda, but controlling the rollout of digital infrastructure in the UK.
Virgin Media thinks outside the box
Moves into electric vehicle recharging, and emphasises green credentials
Highlands and Islands get broadband boost, rural Britain to get guaranteed 4G
30,000 more premises to be connected in Scotland. UK forges deal with mobile operators for rural connectivity
UK pricing and packaging update
Price hikes, unlimited deals, limited-time discounts – a round up of what’s happening in broadband pricing and bundling in the UK
Telecoms through the looking glass: bad deals, bad data, bad customer service
Customer journeys need work, with too much focus still being placed on acquisition rather than retention
Hyperoptic gets cash injection
KKR buys majority stake
Telecom Italia seeks to create single fibre network
Values Open Fiber at EUR5-6 billion
Tackling the blackspots – is enforced national roaming the answer?
Rural customers should not have to step outside to use their mobile, committee says
