Broadband ISP and mobile operator VMO2 (Virgin Media and O2) has today published their new Better Connections Plan, which sets out how their will help to improve the environment and reduce waste through more recycling of devices and various other changes. The operator hopes that the new plan – as promoted via their new ‘Do […]
Amdocs buys Mycom OSI in $188m deal
This week, US software specialist Amdocs has announced the acquisition of UK-based Mycom OSI for $188 million, aiming to expand its service offerings with Mycom’s 5G assurance, automation, and analytics capabilities.
Mycom OSI ’s service assurance suite comprises performance management…
Scottish ISP Transmitair Hint at UK Gigabit Wireless Expansion
Fifa-based ISP Transmitair, which specialises in rolling out gigabit broadband speed capable Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) networks to rural parts of Scotland, has revealed that they “intend to expand [their] network into England, Wales and Northern Ireland“, while also extending its base to include semi-rural and urban customers. The proposed expansion was revealed as part […]
Malaysian telcos continue to clash with govt over 5G
When it comes to 5G, Malaysia’s strategic approach has been somewhat unorthodox, with the government setting up a national wholesale 5G network operator, DNB, back in 2021.
This approach, the government claimed, would allow for a more efficient rollout of 5G infrastructure across the country and ensure fairer prices for the country’s citizens. The nation’s telcos, however, disagreed, saying that the wholesale prices proposed by DNB were too high and that it would be more effective for them to rollout 5G services themselves…
Upp Boosts England FTTP Broadband Rollout with New Software
Network operator Upp has signed a new partnership with Comsof Fibre and GE Digital that aims to improve how quickly they can design their new gigabit-capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband ISP network for the East of England, which they claim could “speed up the rollout process by 80% and dramatically lower build costs“. In case anybody […]
4000m of Openreach’s Underground Copper Cable Stolen Near Lincoln
More than 4,000 metres worth of Openreach’s copper telecoms and broadband cable has been ripped out of the ground in the Nottinghamshire (England) village of Harby near Lincoln, which resulted in around 200 local homes and businesses being disconnected from the operator’s local network and ISPs. The incident, which appears to have occurred during the […]
Cumbria UK Boost Gigabit Broadband Vouchers with Extra GBP2m
The Cumbria County Council (CCC) has released an additional £2m of public investment to help keep the current Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS) topped-up, which is designed to help rural homes and businesses to get an ultrafast or gigabit speed internet connection installed. The existing voucher scheme normally offers up to £3,500 for small businesses […]
FullFibre Ltd Bring FTTP Broadband Build to Rural Herefordshire
Network builder FullFibre Limited, which is currently deploying their gigabit-capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) based broadband ISP network across numerous locations in England, has reached an agreement with the Fastershire programme that will see their rollout extend into rural parts of Herefordshire. The operator, which deploys its network as a wholesale platform via Fibre Heroes for other […]
2022 Full Fibre Country Ranking Sees UK Overtake Germany
The FTTH Council Europe has today released their annual ranking of the European countries with the strongest subscriber penetration and annual growth of gigabit-capable “full fibre” (FTTP/H/B) broadband ISP networks. Happily, the UK continues to show exceptional growth, and has managed to leapfrog over Germany. The good news is that the United Kingdom has continued […]
Freedom Fibre Raise GBP100m to Accelerate UK Full Fibre Rollout
Network operator Freedom Fibre (FF) has today secured a major £84m investment boost from infrastructure investor Equitix, alongside a £16m Santander debt facility, to help fund the expansion of their new 10Gbps Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband ISP network across semi-rural parts of North England. Until today the operator, which is also being supported by an existing […]