Earlier this week, the US government voted to approve the Spectrum Coordination Act, a bill obligating the FCC and NTIA to update their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) over spectrum coordination for the first time since 2003.
It would seem, however, that this bill is something of a formality, with formal work to increase collaboration between the two governing bodies already underway.
The FCC and NTIA held their first meeting last week as part of a joint Spectrum Coordination Initiative they launched they back in February…
Energy Assets Fibre Networks to Expand FTTP Broadband Builds
Utility infrastructure firm Energy Assets, specifically its ‘Fibre Networks‘ (EAFN) division, looks set to expand their existing deployments by becoming a bigger wholesale provider of gigabit-capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) based broadband infrastructure to UK ISPs. At present the group builds gas, electricity and water networks for new build home developments, while their ‘Energy Assets Fibre Networks‘ […]
Full Fibre Builder CityFibre Wins UK RoSPA Health and Safety Award
Network builder CityFibre, which is currently deploying a new gigabit speed Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband ISP network across the UK, has won a ‘Gold Health and Safety Award‘ from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for ensuring its staff and build partners “operate in a safe environment.” The operator is currently investing £4bn […]
The Greater Manchester Authority talks digital investment at Connected North 2022
Digital skills?
What steps must be taken to ensure that communities and enterprises have the digital skills they need to make the most of improved connectivity in 2022???
Having a good level of digital skills is increasingly important. Greater Manchester’s digital economy is growing very rapidly with a 165% increase in jobs advertised in the last 12 months and the pandemic has accelerated the shift online for many businesses and public services.
Strengthening our digital talent pipeline is therefore a real focus for the delivery of Greater Manchester’s Digital Blueprint, which outlines our three-year approach to meeting our ambitions for Greater Manchester to become a world leading digital-city region.
We want to create a critical mass of digital talent, positioning Greater Manchester as the key place for businesses seeking a digitally skilled workforce to invest in outside of London.
We know that we must inspire our young people to think about a career in digital and give them the skills and confidence to do it. We need to future-proof the tech talent pipeline – connecting education and industry by harnessing real role models and industry mentors and ensure that the system of post…
First Milestone of 4G Rollout on London Underground Completes
Infrastructure firm BAI Communications (BAI) has announced the completion of the first milestone of its rollout of 4G and 5G-ready mobile (mobile broadband) coverage across the London Underground, which introduces uninterrupted coverage on the eastern section of the Jubilee Line. But only EE (BT) and Three UK can currently benefit. Just to recap. Transport for […]
Arson Attack Cuts Openreach Broadband for 7400 Premises in Kent
The details remain unclear, but a “suspected” arson attack against Openreach’s (BT) network infrastructure in Staplehurst (Kent, England), which we believe occurred around mid-morning yesterday, has resulted in a loss of broadband and phone connectivity for 7,400 homes and businesses in the area. At this stage it’s not known why the critical telecoms infrastructure was […]
BeFibre Reveal UK FTTP Broadband Rollout Plan for Whole of 2022
ISP BeFibre and its network building sister brand Digital Infrastructure have today revealed the next set of locations to benefit from their UK rollout of a new gigabit-capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband ISP network, which will see the operator deliver 200,000 Ready for Service premises (RFS) by the end of 2022. The provider’s first deployment began […]
Trial Runs UK Fibre Broadband Cable via Yorkshire Water Mains
The UK Government has today announced the start of their new “Fibre in Water” trial, which will test the deployment of Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband cables through 17km of live drinking water mains between Barnsley and Penistone (Yorkshire). In theory, this could help to cut the cost of rural broadband delivery and reduce leaks. The Government […]
BDUK Start New Batch of Phase 3A Project Gigabit Coverage Reviews
The Building Digital UK team has started a new batch of Open Market Reviews (OMR) under Phase 3A of the Government’s £5bn Project Gigabit broadband rollout, which will examine network coverage in Herefordshire, Cheshire, Gloucestershire and Lincolnshire and East Riding. Just to recap. The project seeks to ensure that a minimum of 85%+ of UK […]
Vodafone UK Enhances Fixed Broadband and Mobile Bundles
Mobile operator and UK ISP Vodafone has today enhanced their existing “Together” bundle of fixed line broadband (FTTC or FTTP) and mobile plans (4G or 5G) with the addition of family rewards, as well as an additional SIM discount and Norton 360 Premium for online sector and parental controls. Previously, customers who bundled their Vodafone […]