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UK ISP NOW Broadband to Raise Prices by £3 Per Month AGAIN | ISPreview UK

Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Sky’s sibling NOW Broadband (NOW TV) sub-brand has finally confirmed that existing customers will continue to be hit with the same approach to annual price hikes as they adopted last year. This means that the monthly price of their internet packages will be going up by £3 extra (£36 per year), impacting bills issued on or after 5th July 2025. Much like their parent (Sky’s price hike), NOW Broadband does not follow the same model as other major ISPs, and...

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VMO2’s Recycle for Business service processes 45,000 devices | Total Telecom

Original article Total Telecom:Read More News Businesses have earned almost £330,000 from recycling unused devices since the service’s relaunch This week, Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has shared that its O2 Recycle for Business initiative has helped save 45,000 devices from being sent to landfill since it was relaunched in October 2023. The initiative invites companies to trade in their unused technology, such as smartphones or routers, which are then data wiped, repaired, refurbished and resold, or...

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UK Government and Industry Look to Tackle A2P SMS Messaging Fraud | ISPreview UK

Original article ISPreview UK:Read More The Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF), which is a global trade body that works to address issues affecting mobile networks, has met with the UK Government’s Home Office to discuss the future Telecom Fraud Charter (TFC) and how they can improve the progress being made in tackling Application-to-Person (A2P) SMS text messaging fraud. Just to recap. The voluntary fraud sector charter for telecommunications has been around for a few years now and essentially...

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Toob Expand Cheap UK Gigabit Broadband to 12 New Cities and Towns | ISPreview UK

Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Hampshire-based UK ISP toob, which have deployed their own full fibre (FTTP) broadband network across parts of Southern England, has today announced that they’ve expanded the availability of their services – under their complementary partnership with CityFibre – to another 12 cities and towns across the UK. The alternative network operator is currently being financed through equity from funds managed and advised by the Amber Infrastructure Group, as well...

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Ofcom UK Investigate IX Wireless for Visual Impact of 15m Broadband Pole | ISPreview UK

Original article ISPreview UK:Read More The UK telecoms regulator, Ofcom, has today opened a new investigation into wireless broadband operator IX Wireless (supported by UK ISP 6Gi / Opus Broadband), which will examine whether the network provider failed in its duty to minimise the visual impact of a 15-metre metal mast / pole when it was installed in Rochdale during 2023. The operator, which holds an aspiration to cover 250,000 UK premises with their new network (here), is currently building...

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GoFibre Expands Full Fibre Broadband to Ladykirk and Norham | ISPreview UK

Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Edinburgh-based alternative network and UK ISP GoFibre, which is busy deploying their new full fibre (FTTP) gigabit broadband network across rural parts of Scotland and Northern England, has today announced that they’ve expanded their coverage into the Scottish Borders village of Ladykirk and the Northumberland community of Norham. GoFibre began work on the new network in September 2024, with the final premises becoming ready to connect in April 2025....

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Verizon to deploy private 5G network at Buffalo Bills Highmark Stadium | Total Telecom

Original article Total Telecom:Read More Press Release The Buffalo Bills today announced Verizon will be the exclusive wireless telecommunications partner of the new Highmark Stadium, set to open in 2026. The agreement also establishes Verizon as a Founding Partner of New Highmark Stadium. “Partnering with Verizon as the Official 5G Network and a Founding Partner for the new Highmark Stadium is a major step in enhancing the fan experience at every level,” said Pete Guelli, Buffalo Bills, EVP...

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Vodafone Group Selects 3SS and 3Ready for New Group TV Solution | Total Telecom

Original article Total Telecom:Read More Stuttgart, Germany – 13 May, 2025 – 3 Screen Solutions (3SS), a leading provider of software solutions for set-top boxes (STB), smart TV, multiscreen and in-vehicle entertainment, announces that Vodafone Group has selected 3SS and its 3Ready product platform to power the next-generation Vodafone TV user experiences (UX) across all Vodafone TV’s markets.   Following a competitive RFP process, Vodafone Group selected 3SS to lead the new programme to...

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Cambridge Wireless Strengthens Board with Re-Elections and New Strategic Appointments | Total Telecom

Original article Total Telecom:Read More Julie Bradford, Head of Techno-Economic Analysis at Real Wireless, has been re-elected by the CW membership. Julie brings over two decades of experience in the wireless industry, with a deep focus on network economics, sustainability, and public policy. At Real Wireless, she leads analysis for European and UK projects assessing the environmental, economic and societal impact of wireless infrastructure. Within CW, Julie has played a key role as a SIG...

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VeloxServ collaborates with Vorboss | Total Telecom

Original article Total Telecom:Read More ISP partners of VeloxServ, one of the UK’s fastest growing independent wholesale connectivity providers, will benefit from greater choice and competitive pricing for business connectivity in London thanks to a new collaboration with Vorboss. “The demand for cost-effective and high-performance connectivity for businesses in London is growing rapidly in a fast moving and data-driven economy, which is why we’re delighted to be able to work with Vorboss to...

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