Fibre Optic Broadband News
Report slashes estimated cost of universal super-fast broadband for EU
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...
Read moreGigaclear chooses Netadmin OSS to automate broadband processes
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...
Read moreEU approves Connecting Cumbria super-fast broadband project
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...
Read moreRutland residents invited to super-fast broadband roadshows
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...
Read moreTalkTalk Business launches new communications products for SMEs
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...
Read moreGigler competition winner posts 821.7Mbps download speed
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...
Read moreSurf Telecoms expands fibre network in partnership with Geo
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...
Read moreCityFibre pledges to create new 'gigabit cities'
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...
Read moreKC bringing fibre broadband to more east Yorks communities
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...
Read moreMilestone for UK broadband market competition
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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