The Government has today confirmed that they will add two new duties to the Online Safety Bill (OSB), which will act to crackdown on the anonymous online abuse that occurs on the largest social networks. The wider bill also tasks Ofcom with tackling “harmful” internet content through website bans, fines and other sanctions. The vast […]
Connecting Devon and Somerset Update on Openreach FTTP Rollout
The state aid supported Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) broadband rollout programme has today issued an update on their £6m Fibre Extension Programme (FEP) contract with Openreach, which was originally due to complete by the end of 2021 but is still ongoing and has been extended to cover a further 100 homes. The FEP, which […]
ISPA UK Begin Hunting for the Best Broadband ISPs of 2022
The UK Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has just started their annual hunt for the best ISPs and internet companies as part of preparation for their forthcoming 2022 awards event, which has this year refreshed its various categories to reflect the rapidly changing market via 7 new or revised awards. The winners of the previous […]
From holographics to cobots: NGMN classifies 50 potential 6G use cases
This week, the NGMN has released a new whitepaper entitled “6G Use Cases and Analysis”, showcasing 50 potential use cases for the future technology.
For NGMN, identifying these use cases early will be a major factor in helping to steer the industry’s development, guide standardisation, and influence policy for 6G over the coming decade.
“6G is one of our strategic focus topics. Our 6G project is a true global collaboration among operators, vendors and research organisations as well as external stakeholders,” explained Anita Dö…
From holographs to cobots: NGMN classifies 50 potential 6G use cases
This week, the NGMN has released a new whitepaper entitled “6G Use Cases and Analysis”, showcasing 50 potential use cases for the future technology.
For NGMN, identifying these use cases early will be a major factor in helping to steer the industry’s development, guide standardisation, and influence policy for 6G over the coming decade.
“6G is one of our strategic focus topics. Our 6G project is a true global collaboration among operators, vendors and research organisations as well as external stakeholders,” explained Anita Dö…
Mitratel spending $69.5m on rural Indonesian mobile towers
In November last year, Mitratel launched its IPO on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, raising $1.3 billion for the sale of a 28% stake in the business. The remaining 72% of the company remains privately owned by Telkom Indonesia.
 …
Virgin Media UK Build 1Gb Broadband to 17K Homes in Cricklewood
Broadband ISP and TV provider Virgin Media UK (VMO2) has today confirmed that their gigabit-capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) network has, for the first time, been made available to more than 17,000 homes in the Cricklewood area of London (spanning the boundaries of Barnet to the east, Brent to the west and Camden to the south-east). Across […]
FCC ruling puts broadband choice into US apartments and offices
US public housing has become infamous for it’s poor quality, underfunding and mismanagement resulting in tenants living in crumbling buildings with billions in repair backlogs, whilst Americans usually see it as the last resort for those with no other options.
Now a ruling by the Federal Communications Commission is going to ease one part of the puzzle for those living and working in apartments…
Vodafone looks to offload stake in India’s largest towerco to prop up Vi
Vodafone has this week confirmed that it has launched an initial sale of 63.6 million shares, equivalent to a roughly 2.4% stake, in India’s largest tower company, Indus Towers.
At the same time, Indian media claimed that Vodafone was also in advanced discussions to sell a further 4.7% stake, with sources suggesting that the potential buyer is likely Bharti Airtel.
Indus Towers, previously known as Bharti Infratel, has almost 180,000 towers across India and plays an integral role in the nation&rsquo…
Swish Fibre Give Progress Update on Home Counties FTTP Build
UK ISP Swish Fibre, which is deploying a 10Gbps capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband network to cover 250,000 premises across the Home Counties of England, has today given a brief progress update on their build and appointed Nigel Sudell to their Senior Leadership Team, as Chief Integration Officer (CIO). In terms of the operator’s latest progress, […]