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Report slashes estimated cost of universal super-fast broadband for EU

Tuesday, May 21st 2013

The true cost of rolling out super-fast broadband across the EU could be three times lower than some estimates, according to Point Topic. Previous calculations have asserted that delivering speeds of at least 30Mbps to every home...

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Gigaclear chooses Netadmin OSS to automate broadband processes

Monday, May 20th 2013

Rural fibre optic broadband provider Gigaclear has chosen to adopt an operational support system (OSS) from Netadmin in a bid to improve delivery and automate certain processes. The communications company is taking advantage of...

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EU approves Connecting Cumbria super-fast broadband project

Monday, May 20th 2013

The multimillion-pound Connecting Cumbria super-fast broadband programme has been given the green light by the European Commission. Brussels officials approved the investment of €18.85 million (£16 million) of European...

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Rutland residents invited to super-fast broadband roadshows

Friday, May 10th 2013

Rutland residents will be given the opportunity to find out more about the county's super-fast broadband plans at a string of roadshow events set to take place next week. In partnership with BT, the county council is aiming...

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TalkTalk Business launches new communications products for SMEs

Thursday, May 9th 2013

TalkTalk Business has unveiled four new communications products aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as it renews its commitment to serving owners of such firms. According to the internet service provider (ISP), the...

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Gigler competition winner posts 821.7Mbps download speed

Thursday, May 9th 2013

A competition run by ultra-fast fibre optic broadband provider Gigler that called on customers to post their highest speeds has closed, with the winning entry enjoying a connection more than 68 times faster than the UK...

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Surf Telecoms expands fibre network in partnership with Geo

Wednesday, May 1st 2013

Western Power Distribution (WPD) subsidiary Surf Telecoms has expanded its fibre optic broadband network footprint under a new deal with Geo Networks. The project will allow Surf to provide communications services to WPD and has...

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CityFibre pledges to create new 'gigabit cities'

Wednesday, May 1st 2013

Fibre optic network operator CityFibre is working with several communities across the UK that are looking to benefit from faster broadband and is planning to create several new 'gigabit cities' over the coming year. The...

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KC bringing fibre broadband to more east Yorks communities

Tuesday, April 30th 2013

More businesses, residents and communities in east Yorkshire are set to benefit from KC's rollout of fibre broadband. The residential areas that will receive KC Lightstream in the latest phase of the plans will be the...

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Milestone for UK broadband market competition

Friday, April 26th 2013

Ofcom claims competition in the UK broadband market has reached an all-time high. According to the communications regulator, the number of 'unbundled' lines - which allow providers to offer services to customers via...

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