Türk Telekom’s 5G and AI development | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More Partner article As Türkiye prepares for its anticipated 5G spectrum auction, Türk Telekom is taking the lead, aiming to transform user experiences and drive industry innovation. In the WinWin studio, we chatted to Zeynep Özden, Marketing and Customer Experience Assistant General Manager at Türk Telekom, who shared her insights on the company’s vision and strategy in the approaching 5G and AI era. “We are eagerly looking forward to offering new services...
INCA – Alternative Full Fibre Networks Reach 16.4 Million UK Premises | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More The Independent Networks Co-operative Association (INCA) and Point Topic have published their 2025 report into the impact of alternative gigabit speed “full fibre” (FTTP/B) broadband networks on the UK. The study reveals that their coverage grew by 27% in 2024 to top 16.4 million premises (down from 57% in 2023 [12.9m]) and could grow to 18.6m in 2025. Just to be clear on the coverage figures. INCA’s study excludes Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP)...
Vodafone using mobile network for weather ‘nowcasts’ | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More News A new partnership with River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region (RSPAWIR) and Wireless DNA will see Vodafone use its mobile network to sense incoming rainfall Vodafone is running a new trial across the River Severn catchment area aimed at using its mobile network to predict short-term rainfall. The trial functions by leveraging the inherent physical properties of wireless communications. Electromagnetic spectrum signals –...
Cordiant edges closer to completing of BT Ireland purchase | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More News Cordiant Digital Infrastructure has cleared a hurdle in its €22 million acquisition of BT Communications Ireland Ltd (BTCIL), after Ireland’s competition watchdog approved the deal this week The transaction, led by Cordiant’s Irish fibre platform Speed Fibre Group, was first announced back in February and includes BT Ireland’s domestic network infrastructure, a portfolio of more than 400 customers, and its local operational teams. While the...
LINX’s LON2 Network in London Nears 1Tbps of Traffic Ahead of Big Upgrade | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More The not-for-profit London Internet Exchange, which handles a large chunk of UK and global data traffic through their switches via around 900 members (broadband ISPs, mobile and CDN providers etc.), has revealed that their LON2 network (interconnection platform) is nearing a key milestone of 1Tbps (Terabits per second) of peak network traffic and with a full technology refresh planned for later this year. LINX currently operates two independent network...
Giffgaff Launch Trial of UK Full Fibre Broadband via Nexfibre and Virgin Media | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Mobile network provider giffgaff, which is owned by Telefónica and naturally uses O2’s virtual operator (MVNO) platform, has today confirmed their intention to trial and launch a range of full fibre (FTTP) home broadband packages via nexfibre and Virgin Media’s national networks. Much as ISPreview first leaked last year. Just to recap. Nexfibre is the product of a £4.5bn joint venture (here) between Telefónica, Liberty Global and InfraVia Capital...
Freedom Fibre Pick Xantaro to Boost Shropshire UK Gigabit Broadband Rollout | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Network operator Freedom Fibre has today announced that they’ve chosen network solutions provider Xantaro and their related “Cabinet-as-a-Service” street cabinet solution to help “accelerate” their ongoing roll-out of a full fibre (FTTP) broadband ISP network in Shropshire (England). This is being conducted alongside fixed and IP services from Nokia. In case anybody has forgotten, Freedom Fibre currently holds the £24 million (state aid) LOT 25.02...
Connectus Invest £500k to Upgrade Fibre Network at Doncaster Airport Biz Park | ISPreview UK
Original article ISPreview UK:Read More Business focused UK ISP and Managed Service Provider (MSP) Connectus has today announced that they’re investing a further £500,000 into the Doncaster Airport Business Park in South Yorkshire (England), which is on top of the £1m they previously put in to help ensure all businesses on the park could enjoy access to their gigabit full fibre (broadband and Ethernet) network. The investment, which comes just days after the Government announced it would...
Vodafone–Three reportedly targeting Pay-TV offering | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More News Newspaper reports suggest that the newly merged telco giant is preparing to bundle Pay-TV services with fixed broadband, phone, and mobile plans According to reports, Vodafone and Three may be preparing to launch a Pay-TV, seeking to capitalise on their newfound scale and help grow their subscriber base. The Telegraphnotes that discussions between the two operators on this topic have already begun, but highlights that no formal decision has been...
Telefonica sells bankrupt Peru unit for £1m | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More News The move is the latest step in Telefonica’s ongoing retreat from its Latin American businesses Telefonica has announced it will sell all its shares in Telefonica del Peru to Argentina’s Integra Tec International for around PEN 3.7 million ($999,000). The deal will see Telefonica sell its 99.3% holding in the business, with Integra Tec pledging to purchase the remaining 0.7% via a public tender offer. ”Today Telefónica Hispanoamérica, a wholly-owned...